Welcome back, everyone! I’m Mr. Campbell, and today I will show you how to make a green screen video using Canva. This tutorial comes from a question by one of our users, TLin1111, who asked about avoiding the circular frame around the speaker when recording in Canva. While Canva doesn’t provide an internal solution for this, there’s a quick workaround that I’ll walk you through. So, let’s dive in!
How to Make a Green Screen Video Using Canva Video Tutorial
The Issue with Canva’s Video Recording
When you record a video directly in Canva, it places you in a small circular frame. While you can change the shape of this frame, you can’t remove it entirely to blend into the background seamlessly. The workaround involves recording your video elsewhere, removing the background, and then importing it into Canva.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Record Your Video Elsewhere
- First, record your video using another tool where you can save the video file. This could be your phone, a webcam application, or another video recording software.
- Choose Your Background in Canva
- Open Canva and start a new design.
- Go to your images and drag your desired background into your design. Right-click the image and select “Set as background.”
- Upload and Edit Your Video in Canva
- Upload your pre-recorded video to Canva.
- Drag your video into the design and adjust its size and position.
- Click on “Edit Video” at the top, then select “Background Remover.”
- Remove the Background
- If your video is too long for Canva’s background remover, use a shorter video clip.
- Click on “Edit Video” again and then “Background Remover.” Canva will process the video and remove the background, leaving only you in the frame.
- Adjust and Finalize
- Once the background is removed, you can resize and move the video to fit perfectly with your background.
- Play the video to ensure it looks good. You should see a clean integration without the blurry lines often seen in Zoom or Google Meet.
Additional Tips and Tools
- Other Video Editing Tools: If Canva is not meeting your needs, there are other tools available. CapCut (free with a paid version), Camtasia (paid), and Adobe (various programs) all offer robust video editing capabilities that include green screen effects.
- Using a Traditional Green Screen: For an even cleaner effect, you can use a physical green screen during your recording and then use chroma key tools in your video editing software to remove the green background.
Conclusion
This workaround in Canva might not be a perfect solution, but it’s an effective method to create green screen videos without the default circular frame. I hope this helps, TLin1111! If you’re serious about video editing, consider exploring some of the paid options for more advanced features. Thank you all for joining, and as always, I appreciate you. Have a fantastic day!