The Hobbit...

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David Fincher

David Fincher

And we have seen 6 EPICS here in Stockholm with the remake of the girl with the dragon tatoo!

Hobbits on Red Epics.

Peter Jackson's two film adaptation of The Hobbit will be shot in 3D using RED DIGITAL CINEMA'S soon to be released EPIC Digital Cameras.

The successor to RED's industry changing RED ONE, the EPIC has 5K resolution, can shoot up to 120 frames per second and has a new HDRx™™ mode for the highest dynamic range of any digital cinema camera ever made. Taking everything they had learned from building their first camera, RED designed the EPIC from scratch and have produced a smaller, lighter camera that is an order of magnitude more powerful.

The Hobbit will be amongst the first productions in the world to use the EPIC and at least thirty cameras will be required by the 3-D production. The EPIC'S small size and relatively low weight, makes it perfect for 3-D - where two cameras have to be mounted on each 3D rig.

Jackson has a long history with RED, dating back to when he directed the short film 'Crossing the Line' as a very early test of prototype RED ONE cameras. "I have always liked the look of Red footage." he says, "I'm not a scientist or mathematician, but the image Red produces has a much more filmic feel than most of the other digital formats. I find the picture quality appealing and attractive, and with the Epic, Jim and his team have gone even further. It is a fantastic tool, the Epic not only has cutting edge technology, incredible resolution and visual quality, but it is also a very practical tool for film makers. Many competing digital systems require the cameras to be tethered to large cumbersome VTR machines. The Epic gives us back the ability to be totally cable free, even when working in stereo."

Jim Jannard the owner and founder of RED flew to New Zealand earlier this year with members of his team so that Jackson could test the EPIC and assess its suitability. "Everybody at RED is incredibly proud that Peter has chosen the Epic" says Jannard, "The Hobbit is a major production, and could have chosen any camera system that they wanted. The fact that they went with us is extremely gratifying."

The Hobbit will start shooting in New Zealand early next year.

Jim

 

[Michael Olsen]

And we have seen 6 EPICS here in Stockholm with the remake of the girl with the dragon tatoo!

Hehe...good news!

 

[August von Stolberg]

And we have seen 6 EPICS here in Stockholm with the remake of the girl with the dragon tatoo!

Do you mean the one David Fincher is doing?

 

[Robert Sanders]

I thought Fincher was shooting the MX REDONE's. Confused.

 

[Curtis Stanton]

There is an extensive interview/profile of Guillermo del Toro in the February 7 edition of the New Yorker magazine during which his character designs for "The Hobbit" are covered, as well as his leaving the project, plus Frankenstein and “At the Mountains of Madness.”

 

[Michael Dearworth]

There is an extensive interview/profile of Guillermo del Toro in the February 7 edition of the New Yorker magazine during which his character designs for "The Hobbit" are covered, as well as his leaving the project, plus Frankenstein and “At the Mountains of Madness.”

Cool article, thanks!

 

[Tyler Bourns]

It was also announced a week or two ago that production begins on March 21st. Between this and Spiderman, Epic really is launching with a Bang.

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/the-hobbit-will-finally-start-shooting-on-march-21-23028.html

I also highly recommend that article Curtis posted, a great inside look at an incredibly creative director. Thanks for posting it.

 

[Steve Dent]

It was also announced a week or two ago that production begins on March 21st. Between this and Spiderman, Epic really is launching with a Bang.

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/the-hobbit-will-finally-start-shooting-on-march-21-23028.html

Poor PJ, "heavy is the head that wears the crown" - hopefully he'll try to have a little fun with it.

 

[Michael Dearworth]

Does anyone know what mattebox he's using? I like the look of it. Of course, now that it's out, he'll probably be using the RED mattebox.

 

[Anders Holck]

Does anyone know what mattebox he's using? I like the look of it. Of course, now that it's out, he'll probably be using the RED mattebox.

Arri LMB-5

 

[Paul L. Hugins]

Can't wait to see what PJ does with the EPIC on The Hobbit. I want saturated colors!

P.S. Is Fincher shooting portions of his "Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" remake on the EPIC? He's mostly using the RED ONE but was/is he given access to an EPIC for a few shoot days?

 

[Daniel Hicks]

I was inside the Hobbiton set last October filming an interview Sir Peter Jackson and Philippa Boyens. It looked amazing.

http://www.twitpic.com/2zeyvv ( Picture of reporter)

 

[Michael Dearworth]

I was inside the Hobbiton set last October filming an interview Sir Peter Jackson and Philippa Boyens. It looked amazing.

http://www.twitpic.com/2zeyvv ( Picture of reporter)

Do you have a link to the actual interview?

 

[Daniel Hicks]

Here is the link to the video i shot of Sir Peter Jackson and Philippa Boyens
http://www.3news.co.nz/The-Hobbit-J...k-out/tabid/817/articleID/182467/Default.aspx

 

[Tyler Bourns]

Here is the link to the video i shot of Sir Peter Jackson and Philippa Boyens
http://www.3news.co.nz/The-Hobbit-J...k-out/tabid/817/articleID/182467/Default.aspx

What a cool opportunity for you. Thanks for posting.

 

[Ketch Rossi]

I was inside the Hobbiton set last October filming an interview Sir Peter Jackson and Philippa Boyens. It looked amazing.

http://www.twitpic.com/2zeyvv ( Picture of reporter)

Thanks for sharing it Daniel,

will most likely see you soon when I come down for some Business and off course a good visit to Park Road, and Hobbit Town

 

[roryhinds]

didn't know Peter Jackson got an MBE, when did that happen?

 

[Patrick Grossien]

not too long ago

"Jackson was appointed a Companion in the New Zealand Order of Merit, in the 2002 New Year Honours. In 2010 he was advanced to Knight Companion of New Zealand. The investiture ceremony took place at Premier House in Wellington on 28 April 2010."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Jackson

 

[Michael Dearworth]

Here is the link to the video i shot of Sir Peter Jackson and Philippa Boyens
http://www.3news.co.nz/The-Hobbit-J...k-out/tabid/817/articleID/182467/Default.aspx

Great interview. Thanks for posting.

 

[Andy Best]

I was inside the Hobbiton set last October filming an interview Sir Peter Jackson and Philippa Boyens. It looked amazing.

I have read everywhere that production started the beginning of the year, so when did they finally settle on shooting in New Zealand? or did they?

Sounded like a pretty nasty debate, very interesting, thank you for posting.