--- title: VIA explores chroma keying with Source Four LED – et cetera... description: Is it possible to use LED lighting in a white studio to create a green screen suitable for chroma keying? 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[VIA’s department of Film & Transmedia](https://en.via.dk/research/creative-industries-and-professions/film-and-transmedia) houses the professional bachelor program Multiplatform Storytelling and Production. Technical Coordinator Thomas Erland Pedersen was charged with creating a multi-purpose studio to cater for the diverse requirements of the students. ### A flexible studio space ![VIA University fashion](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/VIA-fashion-350x234.jpg?width=350&height=234&name=VIA-fashion-350x234.jpg)First of all, Thomas wondered how he might make the studio as flexible as possible. For some purposes, including fashion photography, the space needed be white. However, green screen functionality was also essential. In addition, Thomas desired a simple solution that would allow for quick changeovers and could be delivered within budget. A thought struck him: “Has LED technology evolved to the point that we could have a completely white studio and the lighting alone could create a green screen for chroma keying?” ### An unusual request ![VIA Studio](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/viafilm-480x480-350x350.jpg?width=350&height=350&name=viafilm-480x480-350x350.jpg)Thomas approached ETC dealer [Atendi A/S](https://www.atendi.dk/) to help him find an answer to his question. Sales consultant Hans Henrik Schmidt hadn’t encountered such a request before. He thought it was an interesting idea they could explore together. “I already knew ETC’s Source Four fixtures would be powerful enough and capable of producing the exact shade of green required. But I couldn’t be sure the concept would work,” said Hans. Keeping an open mind, the pair created a mock-up using a white screen lit by [Source Four LED Series 2 Lustr fixtures](https://www.etcconnect.com/Products/Lighting-Fixtures/Source-Four-LED-Series-2/Features.aspx) with [CYC adaptors](https://www.etcconnect.com/Products/Lighting-Fixtures/Source-Four-LED-Adapters/Adapters.aspx). ### Overcoming skepticism Despite initial skepticism, especially among colleagues involved in TV, the results spoke for themselves. The experiment was a resounding success! The arrangement would clearly be suitable for lighting a white space and creating a green screen environment. Furthermore, the fixtures’ x7 Color System allows for evocative color mixing, offering students endless possibilities for their projects. ![VIA Studio Source Four LED fixtures](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_2810-350x263.jpg?width=350&height=263&name=IMG_2810-350x263.jpg) ### A perfect solution In conclusion, the solution was a perfect fit for the department’s needs. Consequently, Thomas kitted out the new studio with 13 Source Four LED Series 2 Lustr fixtures with CYC adaptors. Finally, to complete the package, an Eos family console – an ETC [Element 40](https://www.etcconnect.com/Products/Consoles/Eos-Consoles/Element/Features.aspx) – was added. To achieve the desired effect for chroma keying, the basic setup is virtual color control adjusted to match Rosco Supergel #389 Chroma Green. 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Although based out of the London office, she currently resides on the fringe of Sherwood Forest, famous for the legend of Robin Hood. Katherine enjoys traveling, reading, walking, theme parks and live music. She’s also a qualified hypnotherapist – but don’t let that scare you! #### You may also like [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CYC_770-750x500.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/03/cyc-buyers-guide-video) [ColorSource Spot](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/colorsource-spot) ### [CYC Buyer’s Guide – Video](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/03/cyc-buyers-guide-video) By [Rachel Frederick](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/rachel-frederick) 1-Mar-2019 We here at ETC get a lot of questions about which cyc light to choose. (They’re all so great and honestly, it’s like asking to pick our favorite child!) We’ve found that it’s not a simple question... 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