Posted by Matt on 10/20/05 21:02

"Bill Fright" <billfright@austin.rr.com> wrote in message
news:HZP5f.2560$Bf7.622@tornado.texas.rr.com...
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> I'm not to hot on the lowel lights because they don't focus.

It's been a while since I worked with Lowel lights (I picked them mainly due
to budgetary constraints) and I had forgotten about that. I'll check out
your suggestion and see if it fits into my budget. Of course I'm willing to
float the budget on the credit card if need be, after all I know it isn't
wise to skimp out on lights.

> 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 don't remember out old stands being flimsy though, maybe that's something
they've done with the newer light kits.

>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.
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> 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.

A bit out of my budget at the moment, but good to know. Thanks!

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