The desire to create visuals that defy reality is one of photography's greatest motivators. To achieve scenes that are impossible, too expensive, or simply dangerous to stage, photographers turn to the green screen—or chroma key. 

This technique, which allows a specific color to be digitally replaced with a new background in post-processing, is not just for Hollywood. 

Ready to get creative with your green screen? In this video, COOPH shares 3 fun and inspiring ideas for green screen shoots that you can try at home or in the studio.