How to Key a Green Screen PERFECTLY in After Effects (Keylight Workflow)
In this After Effects green screen tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to key a green screen cleanly and professionally using a proven workflow with Keylight, Refine Soft Matte, and the Advanced Spill Suppressor.
This step-by-step breakdown is perfect for beginners and intermediate users who want to get clean edges, natural hair detail, and realistic composites without destroying image quality.
🔹 What you’ll learn in this tutorial:
How to properly key green screen footage using Keylight
The correct order of operations for clean keys
How to refine edges and hair using Refine Soft Matte
How to remove green color contamination with Advanced Spill Suppressor
Common green screen mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Pro tips for faster, cleaner composites in After Effects
🎥 There’s a link in the description to download the footage so you can follow along step-by-step and practice the exact same workflow.
If you’re building VFX shots, compositing yourself into scenes, or creating content for YouTube, Instagram, or short films, this is a must-know After Effects skill.
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