Hi everyone,
I'm a long time reader and a first time poster and student.
I'll be shooting a shooting a short film in about two months from now which calls for "a bar lit with neon signs". Think of the Bud Light and Heineken signs many bars have as reference. Obviously we won't be able to use any brand signs because of legal issues but I've been thinking of several alternative ways to achieve the same mood. Also real neon signs are expensive and a serious safety hazard.
Also keep in mind that the bar will be filled with fog similar to heavy tobacco smoke you see in many movies.