Creating composites with reflections and other advanced effects using chroma key in Kinemaster Pro

Creating composites with reflections and other advanced effects using chroma key in Kinemaster Pro is a powerful way to add visual interest and depth to your videos.

Chroma keying is a technique for compositing two video layers together by removing a specific color (known as the “key” color) from one layer, making that layer’s pixels transparent.

This allows the underlying layer to show through. By using chroma key in combination with other tools, you can create a wide range of advanced effects, such as reflections, shadows, and more.

The following is a step-by-step guide on how to create composites with reflections and other advanced effects using chroma key in Kinemaster Pro:

  1. Open Kinemaster Pro and start a new project.
  2. Add the video or image that will be used as the background layer by tapping on the “+” button in the Media tab and selecting the appropriate file.
  3. Add the video or image that will be used as the foreground layer by tapping on the “+” button again and selecting the appropriate file.
  4. Tap on the foreground layer to select it, and then tap on the Chroma key button located in the lower right corner of the screen. This will open the Chroma key options, which allows you to adjust the color threshold, edge thickness, and other parameters to fine-tune the chroma key effect.
  5. Use your finger to select the color that you want to remove from the foreground layer, typically a solid color background such as green or blue.
  6. Adjust the color threshold, edge thickness, and other parameters as needed to fine-tune the chroma key effect.
  7. To create reflections, duplicate the foreground layer and flip it vertically. Then use the blending mode of the duplicated layer to set it as “Reflection” or “Mirror”, and adjust the position and opacity as needed.
  8. To create shadows, duplicate the foreground layer and adjust the color, opacity and blending mode of the duplicated layer to resemble a shadow.
  9. To create other advanced effects such as reflections on water, heat distortion, and more, you can use the built-in tools like Layer, blending modes, Text, stickers and other tools provided by Kinemaster Pro to enhance your composites.

It is important to mention that having good lighting condition, a good contrast between the background and foreground and good camera movement for the compositing footage will lead to better results. Additionally, you can use the other tools like mask, rotoscope, and color correction to enhance the final output of your composite.

Creating composites with reflections and other advanced effects using chroma key in Kinemaster Pro is a powerful way to add visual interest and depth to your videos. With some practice and experimentation, you can master this technique and take your video editing skills to the next level. Whether you’re working on a commercial, a music video, or a personal project, chroma keying combined with advanced effects can help you create professional-looking videos that stand out.

Scroll to Top