Need help with lighting setup

[mehnkle]

I am going to be the dp of a feature length film and principle photography begins in about 2 weeks. I am going to be shooting with a DVX and me and a friend are expected to light an exterior night scene. First off, here is the light kit:

http://www.lowel.com/kits/basic3.html

Its basically meant for documentaries but this is all we have in the way of pro lighting type of equipment. The two smaller looking 750w lights are pretty bright and light up the lawn fairly well.Something I was wondering about was how useful a good set of worklights could be? I have 2 2-light stands and a smaller 250watt clip on worklight.

Below is a rough drawing of what the scene will look like.

Everything is just about how it will look on camera and the moon is right next to the house like that at about 9:00. There is also a barn and shed right behind where we will be filming so we will also be able to place lights high up if needed. We will almost undoubtedly use some foamcore to reflct some ambient light onto their faces as well.

My question is, how would you light the scene? (where would you put the lights?)

Any good ways to really light up the interior to let light shine onto the lawn? If we place lights from behind to light up the lawn there will probably be big shadows from the fences and trees.

I was also thinking of the girl on her balcony using a flashlight which would be able to light up the character Nick's face. Any advice on using this method?

What is a good way to put blue gels over lights without melting them? Any suggestions to use for frames or holders?

Help is greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

[smelni]

If this is a night scene you will have a heck of a time getting both the girl and the moon properly exposed. You should think about breaking the shot up into parts to intercut.

Whats wrong with shadows from the fences and trees? if there were a light there, they would cast shadows - so those shadows will help imply a real light such as a street lgiht.

You can clip blue gels onto barn doors with out them melting

My biggest concern would be that you prob need more light then a 750 can put out to really get this into a good exposure range - but you have to work with what you have . Use both behind the camera to imply street light. use a small light inside the house to rim the girl. But you will likely have trouble seeing the girls face properly - most likely you will get a sillouette unless you keep the house dark