We’ve put together a list of creative solutions for both the green screen backdrop and how to light it.īefore we dive into the DIY setups, it’s worth mentioning that simple green screen kits are cheaper than ever. Whether you’re on a shoestring budget, or you’re just in a bind, there are several ways to DIY a green screen setup. The good news is that you don’t need a huge budget or complicated equipment to create a green screen set with convincing results. For everything on this topic, check out our guide to green screen. Many filmmakers are eager to achieve the same effects, but it requires a thorough understanding of green screen sets and chroma keying. From huge cyclorama sets to full-body green screen suits, most scenes in these films come to life in post-production with the help of advanced green screen techniques. However, Hollywood green screens are anything but humble. Most of Hollywood’s big-budget action, fantasy, and sci-fi films rely on the humble green screen. There weren’t a lot of new products introduced in this category this year, but there were a few excellent ones.From setting to lighting: we discuss several tips on how to create a green screen background - without breaking the bank. The Bikepacking Gear of The Year award is dedicated to bags and packs that are made specifically for dirt-road touring and bikepacking. It’s all about balance, and bikepacking is as much about gear that stands the test of time as it is about the latest technology. After all, the latest and greatest isn’t always the best, despite what marketing hype may tell us. And, although the emphasis is on 2021 products, these awards draw from all the gear we’ve tried and tested this year, regardless of when particular items were released. Note that several of these products have yet to earn a detailed review on the site, but it’s all equipment we’ve had first-hand experience using and feel confident about recommending. Scroll on to find out what we consider the best products relevant to backcountry cycling, camping, and bikepacking-from tools and apparel to the bikes that have impressed us the most. To kick off our seventh annual Bikepacking Awards, the 2021 Gear of the Year roundup brings together a diverse collection of proven products broken into 11 categories. Still, we managed to create 20 in-depth bike reviews and test a number of new bags and gear from big brands and small makers alike. Frankly, there were fewer products released and even fewer new bikes available to test this year. There’s no doubt that the pandemic-induced supply chain woes also rippled through the bike industry in a big way throughout 2021.

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