I ordered this item, but I can't get the green screen to work and pick up the image I am trying to put behind it. What am i doing wrong?
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It depends very much on camera, software and LIGHTING. I used it for a school project and filmed with an iPhone. Editing was done on a Mac. With a few exceptions for lighting where it was uneven and it confused the software slightly, I got pretty good results. Try a brightly lit room if you haven't already.
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For a green screen to work, you must have software that will support chroma key. The old Windows Movie Maker had a patch that you could download but it won't work with the newer Windows Live Movie maker. I use Cyberlink PowerDirector 10 and it works great with green screens. Your background goes on the top of the timeline, then the greenscreened video in the video slot below that on the timeline, and then you open the video in another box and click on chroma key, sample the background green in a medium shaded area, and set the tolerance with sliders so all the green disappears. I'm pretty sure most video software will work that way. For a green screen to work, you must have software that will support chroma key. The old Windows Movie Maker had a patch that you could download but it won't work with the newer Windows Live Movie maker. I use Cyberlink PowerDirector 10 and it works great with green screens. Your background goes on the top of the timeline, then the greenscreened video in the video slot below that on the timeline, and then you open the video in another box and click on chroma key, sample the background green in a medium shaded area, and set the tolerance with sliders so all the green disappears. I'm pretty... » Read More For a green screen to work, you must have software that will support chroma key. The old Windows Movie Maker had a patch that you could download but it won't work with the newer Windows Live Movie maker. I use Cyberlink PowerDirector 10 and it works great with green screens. Your background goes on the top of the timeline, then the greenscreened video in the video slot below that on the timeline, and then you open the video in another box and click on chroma key, sample the background green in a medium shaded area, and set the tolerance with sliders so all the green disappears. I'm pretty sure most video software will work that way. « Show Less
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make sure both lcd screens have the same serial number. mine worked but the cable was too short. I had to mcguyver the whole thing and its not pretty
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Glad to help. Once you receive it and install it, please let me know that it worked. Thanks!
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It happened to me. Try installing the screen again, especially the small part that connect the screen glass and the back board.
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There is nothing by way of instruction manual to answer that question. My son only used the green screen on the frame. He was however very happy with the quality of the product. Sorry not more help.
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worked fine for me ,,, be sure you have power to both moniter and camera ,, ALSO please note the color quality is horrid , no green at all black and white would be better , , thay sent me another camera , same problem ,, ,, If power OK try video cable to monitor could be low signal strenth.
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Have you tried a different via cable if that is how you are connected? Move the existing cable around, does the color improve/change? Check the pins in the ends of the cable, are any of them bent? If you connect other video sources such as a vcr or DVD player is this also green? Working with projectors for 10 years has taught me If all inputs result in a green or yellow screen you have a failing light engine, if it's just one component you most likely have a bad cable.
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I think you're mistaken. I am using the screen that came with it and it works fine for me.
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Did you ever resolve the problem? I'm having the same problem. I can't get a quality picture something standing perfectly still - like my christmas tree! My ISO is set to 100.
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It did not happen to me, but if it did I would get the Sharper Image phone number for technical support and ask them. They should replace it for free if you bought it recently. I believe there is a guarantee. Hope it helps, Laura
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It sounds like you may have had the same issue I had. I took it to a camera shop and all this guy did was push a few buttons on the HDMI and waited then the image popped up. So the key is fiddle with it and wait I guess.
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I couldn't figure out how to remove the old cable, so I just removed the new one and stuck the old cable to the new screen. Just peel it off like a sticker. I have removed it a few times since then. It doesn't seem to be very picky.
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Try to check if you are at the right corresponding HDMI input. If that doesn't work try to go to &gt; System preference &gt; displays &gt; click the HDMI output. Hope this work cause mine works fine.
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Yes- the same thing just happened to us. We purchased this item two months ago and this morning found that the screen had a green scratchy tint. By the evening, we could view nothing. We've tried everything: changing outlets, resetting the base unit, changing out the batteries, turning off the wi-fi in the home in case of interference. Nothing worked! From what we can tell, it's a base unit issue, as the handheld is still capable of pulling up color without issue on the startup screen. Summer better be willing to make this right...For the $200 we paid, it's not worth it...
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Same problem here! After I opened the box I charged the battery till the light turned green. Put the battery in the camera, put the film pack in, the black film cover came out (so I assume I put the film in right), turned the camera on but all the symbols are blinking and I'm not able to make a picture. After reading here I put the battery again in the charger and now the light turns orange!! But I just took it out because it was green?!?! Now I'm just gonna wait till it's green again and see if it will work. Does anyone have any others tips for me?XO
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I called ASUS and they said I had the first generation and I placed the order. I installed the screen and it had the x axis problem. So.... I bought an ipad. I know there's away to hack in and fix the problem, but that's over my head.
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Hi Roger!! I ordered this item because I thought it would work and guess what? It doesn't work at all, my husband and I have tried some of everything to get it to work from our phones to the laptop and absolutely NOTHING!! I CAN'T return it because when I got it I trashed the box it came in, so now I'm stuck with it.. I wouldn't recommend this item because I couldn't get it to work but maybe you could get it to work...