What equipment do I need for a basic green screen video setup?

You’ll need three main components: a green screen (around $200, or more for larger sizes), two adjustable key lights (approximately $300-400 for the pair), and simple mounting hardware. For a professional look, ceiling-mounted screens work well if you have the height. You can also use floor stands. The key lights should be adjustable for color temperature and brightness, ideally controlled via your computer. Total investment is typically $500-750. For displaying physical artwork, add simple eye hooks in ceiling beams with wires and additional hooks to hang pieces in front of the screen.

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Asked by a painter setting up video production · Answered by Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2025-04-22