I need your expert advice on a project of mine.
I'm directing a movie in which there is the suggestion of explosion (of a nuclear nature) outside the room into which the story is set. For this purpose I have covered the window with a fairly thin drape that let light passes throught without the camera being able to actually see through the fabric.
We'll shoot during the day and the window is facing north-east (past 10AM the sun doesn't hit it directly).
Now, I talked with my DOP about it and at first suggested a HMI fresnel 2.5k to be placed at about 1.5 meter from the window. He then suggested what he called a "chime", which he described as some sort of big search light supposed to simulate the light of the sun.
First: I have no idea what he's talking about. I'm new to all this stuff and need some education. What's a "chime" (he had to spell it out for me)? Would certain type produce more light than a HMI 2.5K and fit into a 40 amp circuit?
Second: Out of those two option (provided you know what he was refering to), which one would be the better? Keep in mind that have to be able to modulate the intensity of the light during the shooting.
Third: Any other suggestions? I essentially need the maximum light output possible that can fit into a 40 amp circuit. As said above, modulating the intensity of the light is also important.
The whole project is dependent on the quality of the lighting. Advice would be greatly appreciated.
