After Effects Session

Once I had imported the test clip into After Effects and placed it on to the timeline, I used Linear Colour Key to select all of the green in the image which in this case, was the green screen. I then used Spill Suppressor to "tidy up" the image.

I then used Matte Choker to adjust the Choke and Grey Level Softness. This helped to blend the edges of the stag into the environment. Thus giving a more natural appearance. Please note this image was taken before Matte Choker was applied.

This image shows how the adjustments I made in Matte Choker enhanced the imagery.

Finally, I imported a second clip and added it to the timeline, underneath the existing clip. This image (of the Peak District) can be seen where the green screen was and where I have removed and manipulated the background. It now looks as though the stag is part of a painting or photograph on the wall.

After this introduction to After Effects, I feel confident that I can apply the skills learnt to our workshop project and create an Uncanny piece. I would achieve this by replacing the green screen behind the picture frame with a picture we have sourced from the internet and superimpose the image we shot in the green-screen studio, of the stag-man walking towards and climbing out from the picture frame.