How to produce a Virtual Studio & Education video?

Learn how to create professional virtual studio and educational videos with green screen lighting, keying, virtual sets, and a complete post-production workflow — plus an easy finishing process using Nero Video 2026.

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Nov 13, 2025

Complete guide for green screen keying, virtual sets, and bilingual educational content

Equipment Setup (Tiered Options)

Component	Budget ($800)	Mid-Tier ($3,500)	Professional ($12,000+)
Green Screen	Fovitec 9x13ft fabric	Elgato Collapsible + stands	ROSE Virtual Studio LED wall
Main Camera	Sony ZV-1	Sony A7IV + 24mm f/1.4	Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2
Lighting	Neewer 3x LED panels	Godox SL-150W 3-light kit	Aputure 600D + 4-light setup
Teleprompter	Padcaster Parrot ($100)	Glide Gear TMP100	Autocue Pioneer
Audio	Rode Wireless GO II	Sennheiser AVX system	Sennheiser 8060 + boom
Virtual Set	Unreal Engine (free)	Aximmetry + UE	Zero Density RealityEngine
Tracking	Static camera	Vive Tracker 3.0	Mo-Sys Startracker

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Green Screen Physical Configuration

2. Even Green Screen Lighting

3. Presenter Lighting (3-Point)

4. Camera Settings for Keying

Recording Process

Teleprompter Setup

Virtual Background Preparation (Unreal Engine)

Simple Method (No Experience Required):

# Unreal Engine 5 Setup:

1. Install Unreal Engine 5.3+
2. New Project → "Film/Video & Live Events" template
3. Wait for shaders to compile (~10 min first time)

4. Add Virtual Studio:
   - Epic Marketplace (free) → Search "Virtual Studio"
   - Download "News Studio" or "Simple Green Screen Studio"
   - Add to project

5. Configure Camera:
   - Place "Cine Camera Actor" in scene
   - Transform:
     - Location: X: 0, Y: -300, Z: 180 (cm)
     - Rotation: X: 0, Y: 0, Z: 0
   - Camera Settings:
     - Filmback: Full Frame 35mm
     - Lens: 35mm (match real lens)
     - Aperture: f/4 (match real camera)
     - Focus Distance: 300 (3 meters)

6. Set up Composure:
   - Plugins → Enable "Composure" (restart)
   - Window → Composure
   - Add "CG Element" layer (virtual background)
   - Add "Video Input" layer (camera feed)
   - Keying: Chroma Key (green)

7. Output:
   - Use "Virtual Production" rendering
   - Window → Fullscreen
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Professional Method (Aximmetry):

Recording Session

Post-Production Workflow (DaVinci Resolve)

Delta Keyer Advanced Settings

Edge Quality Check:

Tracking Text to Gestures

Multi-Language Subtitles Workflow

Virtual Background Integration (if not done live)

Export Settings (YouTube 4K)

Master File (Archive):
Format: QuickTime
Codec: ProRes 4444 (preserves alpha channel for graphics)
Resolution: 3840x2160
Audio: PCM 24-bit 48kHz

YouTube Upload:
Format: MP4
Codec: H.265 (HEVC)
Bitrate: 30 Mbps VBR, 2-pass
Audio: AAC 320 kbps
Color Space: Rec.709 (not HDR)
Frame Rate: Match source (29.97fps or 25fps)
Key Frame: Every 2 seconds (60 frames at 30fps)

Thumbnail:
Resolution: 1280x720
Format: PNG or JPG
Size: <2MB
Text: Yellow #FFC107, Impact font, 72pt

Quick Checklist

Green screen is wrinkle-free and evenly lit (±0.5 stops)
Presenter is 8+ feet from green screen
3-point lighting set up, no spill from key light
Camera: Manual exposure, S-Log3, 4:2:2 10-bit
Teleprompter: Text mirrored, scroll speed calibrated
Virtual background: Camera settings match real camera
Delta Keyer: Matte is clean black/white, spill suppressed
Edges: Light wrap applied, no green fringing
Text tracking: Smooth, follows gesture precisely
Subtitles: German + English SRT files created
Audio: -16 LUFS integrated, -1.5 dBTP peak
Export: 4K H.265 at 30 Mbps

Pro Tip: Record a 10-second "blank" take with just the green screen (no subject). This gives you a clean plate for fixing mistakes and can be used as a reference for keying settings.

Finishing Your Virtual Studio Video with Nero Video 2026

Once your green-screen footage, virtual backgrounds, and educational segments are ready, you can bring everything together in Nero Video 2026 — a powerful yet beginner-friendly editor designed for creators, educators, and presenters.

With Nero Video, you can:

Cut, trim, and arrange your keyed shots on a clean multi-track timeline.
Use picture-in-picture to combine slides, diagrams, lab footage, or secondary cameras.
Apply green screen / chroma key effects to integrate your virtual set or background images.
Add motion tracking to keep labels, callouts, or teaching points locked onto moving objects.
Organize all your clips efficiently with AI-supported media management.
Edit in landscape or vertical formats, perfect for YouTube, online courses, or educational Shorts.
Export in HD, 4K, or even 8K, ready for class presentations, e-learning platforms, or client delivery.

Whether you're producing a virtual classroom, a bilingual instructional lesson, or a full studio-style training module, Nero Video 2026 helps you turn raw green-screen footage into a clear, structured, polished educational video — without needing a complex professional setup.

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