noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The use of a particular color, usually either green or blue) as a key in a studio in order to allow one image to be seamlessly partially superimposed upon another. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To modify an image in this way. transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

blue screenbluescreengreen screengreenscreen

Etymology

From chroma + key.

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