Here are my thoughts:
Start from 20', bring it down to 5-6', take images in 1' increments.
I plan to use the Axis P series dome since it has motorized zoom and autofocus, which makes life easier for me.
As far as range, we need to do close, medium, and far, whatever those mean. Close, maybe 6-8'? Medium, ~20', and far 50'+?
Do we need to do this day and night?