Green Screen Software Solutions

[BobDavid]

I've got a bunch of green screen photography I need to do. I'll be using a Sony a850. What is a decent pro-level software package. Any and all anecdotes and reommendations are appreciated.

[Steve Weldon]

I've been using Ultimatte products for years.. very nice in the studio.  http://www.ultimatte.com/UltimatteMain/HOME/HOME.html

[BobDavid]

I've used Ultimatte for film and video, but not for digital still photography. Have you tried other software solutions?

[Steve Weldon]

Yes.. but their Photoshop plug-in seems to work better.   At least it did some years ago when I tested them all before purchase.. and they were enough better to justify their price.

[BobDavid]

I talked to Ulitmatte today. There PS plugin is not available for CS5 yet.

[Steve Weldon]

Perhaps.. but I just used their current version in CS5 yesterday.. Maybe there's some issues I haven't encountered but it seems to work fine.

One of the nice things about Ultimate.. is once you buy their USB security/licensing key (a physical USB dongle) they never seem to charge you again for upgrades.  I've had mine for 7-8 years now and it still works the latest version and they've never announced an upgrade fee.  Granted, $500 is a bit steep.. but for all the use I've got from the program its well worth it.