Cigarette lighter as a source?

[Moseph]

Well, obviously I won't get enough light from an inch tall flame to light up the talent's face, but I do have omnilights and what I think are the right gels to get the color and brightness right. What would be the best way to make the light intermittent so that I can get the desired flicker? I have a very low budget.
Also, the actual flame won't be in the shot, I don't have to worry it blowing out or being too dark on camera.

 

[Marc Villafan]

Will the subject be moving or stationary?

 

[Moseph]

For the part of the shot where I'll need this extra bit of light, stationary.

 

[Eric Boellner]

I believe most people just use a dimmer for this sort of thing, don't they? Is that something you have access to?

 

[Moseph]

Unfortunately I don't have a dimmer. I do have access to blackwrap and some scrims though, if that helps.

 

[Pietro Impagliazzo]

Like the scene with Leonardo DiCaprio shot with the RED One M-X?

 

[Giallogreg]

Unfortunately I don't have a dimmer. I do have access to blackwrap and some scrims though, if that helps.

You can get some from home depot.