Keying fails are usually upstream of the keyer. Worth a look:
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Spill-suppression-last workflow: key, then matte cleanup, then de-spill — via Surfaced Studio [tutorial]
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Light-the-screen-separately checklist for even, foldless green — via Film Riot [tutorial]
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Edge-choke + light-wrap combo to reseat the subject in the new BG — via Cinecom [tutorial]
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Free Keylight settings starter so you stop fighting defaults — via Ukramedia notes [free]
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Garbage-matte-first trick to give the keyer less to chew on — via ActionVFX guide [free]
Fix lighting on set; no keyer rescues a green screen with a hotspot.
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A clean chroma key, in order (picks)
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