Posted by Bill Fright on 10/20/05 16:55

Matt wrote:

> I'm looking for something lightweight and portable for mainly small shoots
> with a PD-150 (I'll be a one man crew with fast set up times). I'll be
> shooting 30 second commercials in a 50/50 store/office to warehouse
> environment. I'm thinking of something along the lines of a :
>
> Lowel DP&T-92 Tungsten 3 Light Kit - consists of: 2 DP Lights, 1 Tota-Light,
> Barndoors, Gel Frames, Gels, Light Stands, Bulbs, DP3 Case - 2750 Total
> Watts
>
> But I'm a little worried about the warehouse shoots so I thought I'd seek
> some advice from the professionals.
>
> Thanks
>
> Matt
>
>

I'm not to hot on the lowel lights because they don't focus. I
absolutely despise the tota light as a light source and simply view them
as a fire hazard. The DP spots a little and that's what I use with my
chimera. Also I really don't like the Lowel stands. They are too light
and flimsy for my liking. I'd recommend LTM's Cyan Pepper kit and add a
DP with chimera. All you have to add is stringers , diffusion/gel kit
and clothes pins and you're set. The case is wheeled and mine weighs 75
lbs but it's very compact for a five head kit. The case is also aircraft
approved.

As far as the warehouse shot I'd hire a light guy with HMIs. If you're
trying to make a warehouse look huge and pretty I'd blast a bunch of
light at it. You can hire a half ton rig and a lighting guy with HMIs
for about $800 a day.

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