Lighting recommendations for indoor shoot

xander76

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I just talked to a director about lighting recommendations for an indoor shoot (with a DVX100, natch) in a "revival-style tent that can hold 200 people", but I was at a loss to tell her how much light she'd need exactly. I've taken a few classes in cinematography and lighting and done a few shoots, but I've never done an interior on that scale.

I was guessing two 1Ks (one soft, one fresnel), 4 650 fresnels, and a 650 softlight or two might be sufficient, but I honestly am not sure.

Part of the problem is that I don't know exactly what kind of shots she'll want or what kind of circuits will be available, but can anyone else take a stab at this and give me their opinion based on this limited information? Also, suggestions of questions to ask would be helpful as well.

Thanks.
 
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