Film Editing Mastery
Phase 4: Professional Polish
Week 46 of 52 · Day 316–322

Visual Effects — Compositing Basics

Learning Objective

Learn the basics of compositing: green screen keying, masking, and tracking.

This Week

Compositing is the art of combining multiple visual elements into a single image. The most common compositing technique is green screen keying — replacing a green background with a different image or video. This week, you will learn the basics of green screen keying, masking, and tracking.

Daily Practice

Practice green screen keying on a short clip. Focus on getting a clean key — no green fringing, no edge artifacts. (45–60 min)

Weekly Challenge

Practice green screen keying: composite a subject against a new background. The composite should look realistic and seamless.