The Hobbit...

[Marc Wielage]

48fps is needed in order to "fix" some problems 3D has. PJ and his pals think "videolike" footage is not as bad as the problems with 24fps that people have been criticizing 3D about. They "fix" one problem and get another. Now they are saying that 48fps is somehow better since it's more realistic.

From what I've seen, Jackson is saying he prefers the 3D motion characteristics of 48fps. It's not about making it more "realistic" per se -- I think they're just trying to minimize judder and create smoother motion. It's a perfectly valid creative choice, not that big a deal.

[Michael Brennan]

Cinema started at 18fps went to 24fps then came sound then colour then widescreen then 3d then digital then high res....

And the strobe heads :) would seem to argue this is not a trend toward satisfying the publics desire for a lifelike experience!!?




Mike Brennan

[kenneth gruyaert]

I am hoping they move to 300fps as soon as possible. Any idea when the first RED with 300fps at full sensor resolution will come? I saw a while ago that 300fps modes are possibly being standardized for the upcoming high efficiency video codec so thats a good sign at least. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Ef...y_Video_Coding
A full frame or medium format 8192x4608 300fps RED would be nice. :)

[Vadim Bobkovsky]

A full frame or medium format 8192x4608 300fps RED would be nice. :)

Well I'm sure one day we will see such a wonderful cinema camera :)

[Eric Santiago]

Well I'm sure one day we will see such a wonderful cinema camera :)

Cue Mr. Jannard ;)

[kenneth gruyaert]

It is only about 8 times the data rate of the epic so it should not take too long i think. It could be 5 years if they push the technology to the same level for its time but i am hoping they raise the bar and do it sooner.

[georgelyoung]

Does anyone here know if there will be 4K 48fps 3D screenings of The Hobbit? Or will it just be 2K?

PJ has apparently said that it will be released in 6 formats now:
2k @ 24 fps
2k @ 48fps
2k 3D @ 24fps
2k 3D @ 48fps
IMAX 3D @ 24fps
IMAX 3D @ 48fps.

My question is, what resolution is the digital IMAX in? I heard they used 2xChristie 2k projectors for IMAX...

[Marc Wielage]

PJ has apparently said that it will be released in 6 formats now:
2k @ 24 fps
2k @ 48fps
2k 3D @ 24fps
2k 3D @ 48fps
IMAX 3D @ 24fps
IMAX 3D @ 48fps.

Don't forget, there are at least 4 different 3D systems out there: RealD, Dolby 3D, XpanD, and MasterImage 3D. None of these look the same; each requires a color-correction pass.

I seem to recall there were 22 color-correction versions of Avatar, between the different aspect ratios, film formats, and 3D systems. I expect The Hobbit will be even more complex because of the added wrinkle of frame rates.

[KETCH ROSSi]

Plus one full 4K 3D version (4k per eye) to watch on RED Passive Polarized 3D 4K LASER Projector... ;)

[Evan Starkey]

Plus one full 4K 3D version (4k per eye) to watch on RED Passive Polarized 3D 4K LASER Projector... ;)

It sounds DANGEROUS when you say it like that ;)