**NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH – AS SEEN AT NAB 2025**
Professional-grade chroma key paint with reduced spill for cinematic virtual production environments.
First shown during the National Association of Broacasters Convention (NAB) in April 2025, Pro Cyc’s new Dark Virtual Green® Chroma Key Paint is an ultra-flat premium vinyl acrylic paint formulated specifically for use on cycloramas and other seamless background surfaces in green screen / virtual production studios.
Developed in collaboration with top virtual production professionals, Dark Virtual Green® is a superior matte-finish chroma key paint that provides excellent coverage and a smooth, even finish. It was specifically designed for studios and filmmakers who need a darker, low-spill green screen background — especially when shooting with cinematic lighting or placing talent close to the screen.
While our industry-standard Virtual Green® is ideal for general use and bright environments, Dark Virtual Green® offers a deeper tone that minimizes unwanted green light spill and supports more artistic lighting styles.
🎯 Key Benefits
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✅ Less green spill – Ideal for situations where your subject is close to the screen or where spill suppression is critical.
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✅ Cinematic lighting compatibility – Works beautifully with directional and contrast-rich lighting (e.g., shadow-side lighting).
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✅ Sensor-optimized tone – Digital cinema cameras and modern sensors can key deeper greens with ease, allowing for more flexibility.
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✅ Ultra-flat matte finish – Eliminates hot spots and reflections for clean, consistent chroma keying.
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✅ Precision-mixed – Manufactured to Pro Cyc’s exacting color and reflectivity standards for consistent results across shoots. For best results, use Pro Cyc’s Grey Bonding Primer to create a consistent substrate prior to paint application. Pro Cyc’s primer and paint offers superior coverage compared to other brands. Our high-adhesion primer ensures optimal coverage, reduces absorption, and creates the ideal surface for chroma key painting.
🧠 Virtual Green® vs. Dark Virtual Green® – What’s the Difference?
Choosing the right green screen paint depends on your production environment, lighting style, and proximity to the background. Here’s a quick breakdown to help guide your decision:
🎨 Virtual Green®
Our original high-luminance chroma key green, designed for traditional studios and controlled lighting environments.
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Brightness: High
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Best For: General-purpose keying, broadcast studios, live streaming
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Spill Control: Moderate
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Lighting Style: Works best with flat, even lighting
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Subject Distance: Ideal when talent is mid-to-far from the background
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Sensor Compatibility: Works with most standard video camera sensors and chroma keyers
🎬 Dark Virtual Green®
A deeper, low-spill variant created for cinematic virtual production and advanced lighting scenarios.
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Brightness: Medium-dark
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Best For: Cinematic environments, film sets, advanced virtual production
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Spill Control: Excellent – minimizes green bounce on skin, wardrobe, or props
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Lighting Style: Optimized for directional or contrast-heavy lighting (e.g. shadow-side setups)
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Subject Distance: Ideal for setups where talent is close to the green screen
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Sensor Compatibility: Best with modern digital cinema cameras and high-sensitivity sensors
🛠️ Product Specifications
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Finish: Ultra-flat, non-reflective
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Base: Vinyl acrylic, water-based
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Application: Roll or spray (1/2″ nap roller recommended)
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Coverage: ~250–300 sq. ft. per gallon
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Sizes Available: 1-gallon, 2-gallon and 5-gallon
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Color Family: Custom darker chroma green
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Made in the USA
📌 Choosing the Right Green
If you’re shooting in a controlled studio or broadcast space with traditional lighting setups, Virtual Green® is likely your best bet due to its brightness and easy keying.
If you work in a more cinematic environment — especially with talent close to the cyc wall or using directional lighting — Dark Virtual Green® is the superior choice. It gives you maximum control over light spill and allows for richer, more filmic lighting setups.
