With over 10 years experience in providing schools with green screen filmmaking programs, and resources, we suggest starting with mobile devices: They are readily available in schools and have real-time capabilities which engage students easily.
2 layers which makes it simple to use.
Layer 1 is the background
Layer 2 is the subject
Extra layering is possible but it’s more complicated to do
More sophisticated layering, with option for 3 layers
Do Ink wins this round easily being able to do exactly what Veescope does but providing a whole lot more!
Veescope: 0 Do Ink: 1
Provides the user with a lot more options to control the Key
Can adjust the exposure manually or automatically
Can adjust the white balance manually or automatically
Can adjust the focus manually or automatically
The Key is controlled mostly automatically, limited control for the user to improve the Key
Can adjust the chroma manually or automatically
Can adjust the strength manually or automatically
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Veescope: 1 Do Ink: 1
Sound? I thought this was a green screen app who cares about sound!? Well, in actual fact these apps have different sound options that could affect your filmmaking significantly.
Sound bars in top left corner when you’re using a mic so you can see instantly if it is working or not
Unable to play any sound from background layer
Sound is only played from the one recorded track
No sound bars on display to indicate if the sound is working or not
Can record sound on any layer
Can play sound on all 3 layers if you wish
I’m going to have to call this round a draw! DoInks multiple sound tracks opens up a world possibilities but for running a class and ensuring there isn’t a day of filming wasted, Veescope’s sound bars are invaluable.
Veescope: 2 Do Ink: 2
Sound? I thought this was a green screen app who cares about sound!? Well, in actual fact these apps have different sound options that could affect your filmmaking significantly.
Free version available with a Veescope logo watermark across the footage
To access the animation feature you need to purchase the additional app for $7.99
The animation app allows you to create basic 2D animations that you can then export into the green screen app and can then use in your third layer
The animation app is more suitable for the advanced user
This round has to go to Veescope, having the free version so you can see how it works for yourself before you commit cuts out any stress of making the wrong decision.
DoInks animation app is an amazing feature for more experienced students but it’s extra cost may not be worth it if you think you are starting from a more beginner level.
Veescope: 3 Do Ink: 2
Conclusion
Winner: Veescope Runner up: Do Ink
Overall for entry level I think Veescope is the best option for making straight forward films such as news programs and school projects.
However, if you want to go to the next level Do Ink provides you with a lot more sophisticated options.
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