Q: What if a rental screen gets dirty? A: If the stained screen is a rental, we'll clean it when we get it back. When the screen is dry, reattach the ties at approximately 8 to 9 inch intervals around the edges of the screen, and you're ready for the next shot. (If you throw a couple of clean tennis balls in the dryer with the screen, the balls will keep the screen from tangling in the dryer, and it will dry more evenly and quickly.) If the screen is still damp when you've done your best to dry it in a dryer, just drape it over a clean surface (not in direct sunlight, of course) until it's completely dry. Use fabric softener in the rinse water to avoid static electricity in the cleaned screen, and dry it in the dryer on low heat. In either case, wash the screen in cool water with Woolite®. If the screen is larger, find a commercial laundry with a large capacity washer, and a willingness to launder the screen in cold water with mild soap. If the screen is under 20 pounds (about 200 square feet) and you have a large home washer, or a laundromat with large clean machines, you can probably wash it yourself. (If you have another favorite product, before using it extensively, please test it on a corner of the screen to make sure it doesn't remove the color along with the stain.) The next step depends upon the size of the screen. We spray it directly onto any stained areas of the screen, and then let it sit for a couple of hours before laundering. A similar product is LA's Totally Awesome cleaner and degreaser which we find at our local 99 Cents Only store or online. that removes most stains almost magically without damaging the screen - you may be able to find it at Target or Walmart locally, but you can also order from their website or from Amazon. We've found a terrific stain remover called "Kids'N'Pets" from Paramount Chemical Specialties, Inc. You can also use a non-bleach stain treatment on heavy stains. wash the screens in cold water using Woolite® and fabric softener.The basic steps in cleaning the screen are: Q: How can I clean the screen? A: The screens are washable, either at home or at a commercial laundry. In a daylight shoot in direct sunlight, provide for a cover such as muslin to be placed over the screen when you're not actually shooting. Therefore save lights on the screen whenever possible. The screen should also be protected from excessive unnecessary light, especially direct sunlight and HMI, as these will in time cause a desaturation of the brilliance of the color. Most other dirt is washable - see the instructions below. Acidic substances can cause orange stains on Digital Green® screens that will not wash out. Try to keep unnecessary liquids like soft drinks and cleaning agents away from the screen. You should then provide carpet around the perimeter of the screen and ensure that your subjects wipe their feet on it before they walk on the screen. Q: Is there anything I can do to prolong the life of my screen? A: If you are using the screen in a "limbo" shot where your subjects are standing on it, you should protect the screen from the floor by using industrial carpet, craft paper or a clean tarp on the floor or making sure the floor or carpet is quite clean before you lay the screen down. For in depth instruction on compositing consider taking Jeff Foster's "Green Screen Production Master Class" online. Q: How can I learn more about compositing? A: Check out the many excellent resources in our Links section. Larger screens may require heavier-duty frames like the "rock-n-roll" truss. Small screens can be provided with a pipe pocket on one side so that a pipe inserted in the pocket can be suspended between two C-Stands. There are additional images available in the Products Section showing overlapped screens and several styles of frames as well as a close-up of our ties. Q: How should I rig the screens? A: Here's a brief description of rigging a small screen using a SpeedRail® frame. Q: How should I light a 9' x 9'-12' screen Q: Do your materials work for “virtual sets”? Q: Is green screen rental possible with your company? Q: Is there anything I can do to prolong the life of my screen? Q: How can I learn more about compositing?
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