Green screen photo smaller than video photo

wo1

When we preview our video it looks correct. When we export it, the background is smaller than the top photo. Any help?

borate

What is the resolution of the source files? What are the export settings? What version of VP is being used?

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wo1

Thank you for responding. We are new to this, but it can get frustrating really easy.

The background has dimensions of X628, aspect ratio of 300:157

The greenscreen photo has dimensions of 480x640 and aspect ratio of 3:4

We are just exporting as a video file which says Resolution " Auto Match Content (475X634)

Thanks for the help

borate

Try other export aspect ratio options, instead of the suggested auto match content.

Upload and share the project.

wo1

Thanks, but are not comfortable with sharing the photos. Is there a guide to understanding how to make the photo with a green screen match a background image?

Shouldn't the preview match the export?

borate

What version of VP is being used? Test other export aspect ratios. Also try the CROP choice, instead of LETTERBOX, in the export settings box.

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The usual chromakey (green screen) procedure is to first place a background image.

Then overlay (higher track) the high-contrast image to be keyed. Size and position it as desired.

Open the green screen effect and adjust settings.

The green (or whatever color was chosen to be keyed out) will vanish and the background will be seen in its place.

http://help.nchsoftware.com/help/en/videopad/win/tasks_chromakey.html

wo1

We did follow that procedure and it looks correct in the preview, but the background image shrinks upon export no matter resolution we use. I will try to duplicate with another set of photos I don't care about sharing.

borate

Apply the LETTERBOX effect to your background image. See if that does the deed.

If using an old version try this. For licensed users upgrades are free for up to six months from purchase date. After that, VP will continue to fully function but a fee will be required in order to register the newest. Retain your old install file and registration info.

wo1

Hmmm.... I don't see that as an option. We have VideoPad Professional.

borate

You haven't stated your version #. Try this one where those options are available. Or try zooming the BG image larger.

For licensed users upgrades are free for up to six months from purchase date. After that, VP will continue to fully function but a fee will be required in order to register the newest. Retain your old install file and registration info.

wo1

Version 7.10

borate

Don't believe the aspect ratio options were available in that version. Upgrade if possible to the one linked above. Even if unlicensed, you should be able to test the suggested scenarios. Export at AVI usually succeeds in unlicensed releases. Retain any installer files or registration code.

Best bet is to share the content privately.