[Daniel Schultz]

Nice. Was that method 1 or 2. Looks like a nice backlight effect.

Also, one rental house (cheaper) has DeSisti Rembrandt 2510 1.2K FRESNEL HMI Light. Is that going to be roughly the same as the ARRI HMI compact Fresnel or should I stay with the ARRI?

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Okay one more question: Renting two 1.2K’s is not a whole lot more expensive. Would that be better in the “firepower” department?

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

And yes, the 12k was a typo!

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Wow! Fantastic advice! Can I take a class with you???

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Here’s my take on Method 2 with some questions.

1579_method2..jpg.zip

Questions for Method 2:
1. Is this what you had in mind?
2. Will the 12k fresnel focus enough across the room to get significant bounce off of a 4×4?
3. Would the Key be the bounce across the room, and if so, would I want to shoot from the front of he room?
4. Considering I’ll have limited time for setup and testing, would you say Method 1 is a bit safer/easier?

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Thanks, Todd.
I’m including a diagram of methods 1 and 2 to see if I got it right, along with some questions. (I hope I upload properly)

1578_method1.jpg.zip

Questions for Method 1:
1. How hot does the 1.2k HMI get? They’re High School kids, but do I need to worry about them getting burned?
2. Do you think the single light, bounced as shown, will give a wide enough light for the classroom to give the feeling of window key?
3. Also, do you think most schools will have enough electricty to supply the 1.2? I’m asssuming that a 1.2 HMI draws the same electricity as a 1.2 Tungsten (which isn’t too bad).
4. Would it be better to have the light/card closer to the front of the class to have a little less of a side light, and a little more fronts of faces lit? I assume I’ll be shooting away from windows or from the front of the class facing the back.

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Thanks, Rick.

So what you’re saying is use the HMI to increase the window light and use as key? Would a 1.2k HMI have enough punch to give a nice key to the room from outside in a typical size classroom? I know this depends on a lot–size of windows, intensity and direction of sun, etc.

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Thanks, Angie! Very helpful!

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Thanks for sympathy. It happened last week. I was so bummed I couldn’t even think about it. Now, a week later, I have a little perspective (and the ability to say “live and learn.)

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Yow. It was a rental, and it’s been returned, card erased. Am I dead in the water? This might be my hard learning experience with this…

Dan S.