Chroma key

[timmus]

Here's the problem -- I want to use a green backdrop, do a chroma key, stand in front of it, SEE what I'm pointing at (with external monitors), and record it. Just like the weatherman on TV. This is so I can do some educational presentations.

Should I get a standalone keyer? (are there any cheap boxes that will do this on a tight budget?)

Or is there a video card that can handle this?

[timmus]

OK, no replies.

How about the Videonics MX-1... that's the cheapest chroma keyer I can seem to find... $450 seems to be the price they're going at on eBay. Is the MX-1 the best bargain?

[Supreme2k]

I can't really answer that, but I can offer some advice.

I'm not sure if you're in a rush, but sometimes these things take time. It is the holiday season (ie. Christmas), so the "ones who know" may be away from their computers for a bit.

Just have a bit of patience.

[jagabo]

Take a look at Serious Magic's Visual Communicator:

http://www.seriousmagic.com/newvcdemo.cfm

[timmus]

Visual Communicator does real-time chromakeying?

[jagabo]

It did when I saw it demoed at a trade show a few years ago -- it was their main selling point at the time. I see they have free trials so you can check it out.

[edDV]

http://www.wwltv.com/gumbo/content.html?20040923iSkia.htm

The weather guys use real Ultimattes. The low end model used in mainstream TV stations is the Newsmatte.

http://www.broadcaststore.com/store/model_detail.cfm?id=4496#ModelInfo

http://www.broadcaststore.com/store/prod_search_results.cfm?category_search=491

[NautTboy]

Are you talking bout having blue/green screen? If so, try Ulead Media Studio. I try it and like it alot. I turn my self into Superman.

[timmus]

Ulead Media Studio does real-time chromakeying?