green screen
[/ɡriːn skriːn/]
nounpl: green screens
tela verde
1. A technique in film and video production where actors or objects are filmed against a solid green background that is later replaced with a different background in post-production using chroma key technology
The actor performed in front of a green screen to create the illusion of being in outer space.
O ator atuou diante de uma tela verde para criar a ilusão de estar no espaço sideral.
2. The physical background screen itself, typically made of fabric or paint, that is used in this filming technique
The film studio invested in a high-quality green screen for their productions.
O estúdio de cinema investiu em uma tela verde de alta qualidade para suas produções.
3. A virtual background feature used in video conferencing applications to replace the real background behind a participant
During the virtual meeting, she used a green screen effect to hide her messy office.
Durante a reunião virtual, ela usou um efeito de tela verde para esconder seu escritório desorganizado.
Green screens have become ubiquitous in modern media production and are now commonly used not only in Hollywood and Brazilian film industries but also in everyday applications like video conferencing platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and social media streaming. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the term gained widespread popularity among remote workers and content creators in Brazil and worldwide.
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