Archive translation. Links, techniques and software context reflect the original publication date in 2021. Verify current workflows before production use.
In brief: In this Film Riot tutorial, Ryan Connolly explains why green-screen keying can become especially difficult around hair and demonstrates techniques for achieving cleaner results.
Fine strands, motion blur, transparency and colour spill can make hair edges difficult to isolate. The tutorial offers a practical walkthrough for compositors working with this demanding material.
Related Digital Production archive coverage includes six Unreal Engine hair asset packs, hair simulation with Yeti, a 3ds Max hair-cards tool, hair textures in Maya, digital hair creation in Substance Painter, and GS CurveTools.
Green Screen: Keying Hair
Watch the Film Riot tutorial
Test the technique against current keyers, colour-management settings, source compression and final delivery resolution.
