Question for those who are a savy with electricity and powering solutions.
I asked a while ago about shooting in a mall (For a mall Santa bit), my realization has been that it is extremely hard..
So I've moved on.
I am now going to dress a small scale town (in a park play area) into a Santa village for exterior shots. Then build three walls and shoot in studio for the interior shots.
However, I have been jumping through hoops to be allowed to shoot in this park area (apparently it is their most popular feature). We came to conclusion that I would have to shoot after 8p.m. when the park closes (with a park officer on site). Then they brought up the fact that I cannot use a generator because of noise restraints and such (even quieter ones rated at about 60Db).
SO here's the question.
How can I power about 5500w of lighting gear?
It is outside, no generators, and the nearest two outlets are 150'-200' ft. away.
I read up a little on power fall off from using multiple extension cords and saw potential fire hazard warnings?
Is this true? Or would I be okay hooking up a power strip to 150' ft. + of cable?
I asked a while ago about shooting in a mall (For a mall Santa bit), my realization has been that it is extremely hard..
So I've moved on.
I am now going to dress a small scale town (in a park play area) into a Santa village for exterior shots. Then build three walls and shoot in studio for the interior shots.
However, I have been jumping through hoops to be allowed to shoot in this park area (apparently it is their most popular feature). We came to conclusion that I would have to shoot after 8p.m. when the park closes (with a park officer on site). Then they brought up the fact that I cannot use a generator because of noise restraints and such (even quieter ones rated at about 60Db).
SO here's the question.
How can I power about 5500w of lighting gear?
It is outside, no generators, and the nearest two outlets are 150'-200' ft. away.
I read up a little on power fall off from using multiple extension cords and saw potential fire hazard warnings?
Is this true? Or would I be okay hooking up a power strip to 150' ft. + of cable?