[Dennis Size]

Since you have someone experienced to do the lighting, trust him to order what he will need.
If a producer provided me with the “comprehensive” production details you’ve enumerated, I would order a 1 or 2 ton grip truck (minimum) with a standard tungsten package (complete with battery operated 1’x 1′ LED light panels), plus a few Kino-Flo Diva 400’s with various flavors of color temperature lamps. I would also order a small HMI package.
But that would be overly cautious, wanting-to-be-ready-for-anything me.
DS

[Dennis Size]

Are you actually shooting film …. or video?

DS

[Dennis Size]

That was an excellent synopsis, and very good advice. I second Peter’s opinion regarding the ARRI kit. It will service you well … and you’ll learn a lot more working with lighting instruments that will force you to learn how to control the use of light more specifically.

DS

[Dennis Size]

Although classes are good — as are books and trade journals — practical experience can not be beat. You would be best served to find as many projects as possible to work on (from theatre to industrials, television to films) … no matter what level they are at, and even if you have to volunteer your time. Once you start observing the grips, electricians, lighting directors, DP’s, etc. you will gain invaluable knowledge and be better able to properly do your own projects.
Good luck,
DS

[Dennis Size]

It’s certainly servicable … but limiting.
Your question is a difficult one to answer, however, without knowing what your level of experience is ….and how extensive your lighting will need to be.
In the hands of a “master”, magic can be created from a bunch of crap bought at the lighting department of HOME DEPOT. In the hands of someone who doesn’t know what he’s doing the most priceless lighting package on earth will only yield pictures that look like crap.

DS

[Dennis Size]

Use tungsten fixtures (my preference would be lekos, fresnels, and PARs) from far away …preferably clamped to columns, beams, railings etc. — whatever eliminates the need for stands.

DS

[Dennis Size]

The standard grid pipe is 1 1/2″ Schedule 40 black pipe.

Considering your instrumentation you may very well be able to get away with conduit. You could also use speedrail, since all the necessary hardware is accessible and simple to use.

Do NOT use pipe less than 1 1/4″ diameter or the bolt on the standard pipe clamp of your lighting instruments won’t tighten all the way.
Frankly, considering the scale of your project (and the probable low height of the room), I would recommend using unistrut or kindorf … and replacing the pipe clamps of your fixtures with 5/8″ receivers (bale blocks or TVMP’s) that will easily mount onto 5/8″ baby unistrut pins.

If you have no experience in rigging, carpentry, or home construction I would recommend you do not undertake this venture on your own. Have this work done by someone experienced or you will be sorry.

DS

[Dennis Size]

I use LED 1′ x 1′ LITE PANELS and Mini-LITE PANELS quite extensively …..and with much success.

DS

[Dennis Size]

NOTE: Your current accessories for standard SOURCE 4 ellipsoidals (color frame, gobo holder, iris, etc.) will not fit the Juniors.

[Dennis Size]

CHEAPER AND LIGHTER: a Source 4 Junior 36 degree (If you’re going further than 20′-0″ use a 26 degree).

NOT AS BRIGHT: use a 375w lamp …..and a household 600w dimmer from Home Depot.