I just did my first paid big with the 5D2. Actually it was a still shoot with a bit of simple video interview at end.
I just used two Smith Victor light direct, but had to go to 1600 iso and it was direct not bounced. One direct on subject, and one on background for shadow.
I used to have a nice Lowell kit but sold it long time ago.
What two or three lights that could pull this off better than the SV's, maybe a bit more economical than Lowell? Though still open to Lowell...