Peter Jackson using new RED 3D cameras for The Hobbit at DVinfo.net

Heath McKnight · November 29th, 2010, 10:42 AM

That's pretty darn high profile:

?The Hobbit? to Be Shot in 3D on New RED Digital Cinema Cameras | /Film

Heath

Rick Presas · November 29th, 2010, 11:14 AM

Yeah. Several mainstream hollywood movies have been shot on Red, but this will likely be among the biggest (if not the biggest) movie of the year when it comes out.

Exciting things Red is doing. hopefully they can finally release theyre over-anticipated Epic and Scarlet cameras before they "major announcement" themselves into a hole.

EDIT:

Wow, i didnt realize that peter Jackson was taking the reigns as director after Del Torro left. It was dissapointing to see Del Torro off the movie, but who better to replace him than the Man himself?

Heath McKnight · November 29th, 2010, 11:20 AM

Well, RED has stated that they're gearing themselves more for high-end professionals, and you can't get more high-end than The Hobbit movies.

Yes, seeing Del Toro leave was sad (though I'm pumped for his 3D "At The Mountains of Madness" film), but this is Peter Jackson we're talking about, and he's no slouch (grin).

heath

Dylan Couper · November 29th, 2010, 11:21 AM

I was about to write "I hope it doesn't have that RED look to it."
Then of course realized how jaded that was and of course... Peter Jackson... so it'll look great.

And actually.... kind of excited that there will finally be a 3D movie that will be worth watching at home on a 3DTV too (and maybe by the time it comes out I'll have one).

Heath McKnight · November 29th, 2010, 11:22 AM

I'm with you on that, Dylan. Aside from Avatar's lush visuals (and rather weak story, for me at least), I'm hoping for a wonderful 3D film, all around.

I have faith that PJ and his crew will knock it out of the park with the RED 3D.

heath

Mathieu Ghekiere · November 29th, 2010, 11:27 AM

Pirates of the Carribean 4 is also being shot completely on normal RED MX camera's, so that's a high profile movie too.

But nice to hear this news. Probably very good marketing-wise for RED too.

Heath McKnight · November 29th, 2010, 11:29 AM

That's right, I'd heard about Pirates 4 being shot on the RED. I think it's going to be impressive. Btw, some more info on The Hobbit:

‘The Hobbit’ Production Update: Cutting-Edge 3D, CGI Dragons & More - Screen Rant

heath

Rick Presas · November 29th, 2010, 11:34 AM

What The Hobbit means to me, as it relates to RED goes, is that we're going to get to see this great new digital tech that RED is rolling out pushed to it's limits by TRUE masters of the form.

We've seen lots of (gorgeous) movies shot on Red, but nothing truly EPIC (the actual definition lol). this is about as big as it gets as far as the word epic is concerned.

Dylan Couper · November 29th, 2010, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heath McKnight

I'm with you on that, Dylan. Aside from Avatar's lush visuals (and rather weak story, for me at least), I'm hoping for a wonderful 3D film, all around.

I have faith that PJ and his crew will knock it out of the park with the RED 3D.

heath

Want to talk lush visuals? Peter Jackson should remake Dead Alive in 3D. That would teach Cameron...

Heath McKnight · November 29th, 2010, 11:38 AM

Yes, I agree! After Frighteners, he said he wanted to do a splatter movie involving CGI.

Heath

Heath McKnight · November 29th, 2010, 11:51 AM

It's interesting that they're using 30 RED Epics; I wonder if RED is outfitting them for 3D, or if PJ and his crew are just going to make 15 total RED 3D cameras with the help of RED.

heath

Greg Fiske · November 30th, 2010, 12:19 PM

"HDRx™ mode"

If you read about this technology, its pretty interesting. Its not HDR with taking two separate frames and combining them, it sounds like they are actually extracting the extended range out of the same frame. They showed test where they have footage in a barn where both the exterior and interior exposures are perfect without additional lighting.

Drew Hamilton · November 30th, 2010, 04:19 PM

I think PJ will do an excellent job with The Hobbit. Does anyone know why Del Toro is no longer directing?

Mathieu Ghekiere · November 30th, 2010, 04:46 PM

Schedule problems. The hobbit was keeping getting delays, and Del Toro had his own other projects too and gave up but wanted to start working to those other projects again.

Heath McKnight · November 30th, 2010, 05:49 PM

All the delays were related to MGM's bankruptcy. It's also delayed the next James Bond film, Darren Aronofsky's RoboCop re-do, The 3 Stooges movie and more. Things got better:

MGM Lenders Officially Approve Reorganization Plan - Screen Rant

And Bond may be back soon:

MGM Bankruptcy Saga Ends – Will Bond Be Back Soon? - Screen Rant

Heath

November 29th, 2010, 10:42 AM	#1
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Peter Jackson using new RED 3D cameras for The Hobbit That's pretty darn high profile: ?The Hobbit? to Be Shot in 3D on New RED Digital Cinema Cameras \| /Film Heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

November 29th, 2010, 11:20 AM	#3
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Well, RED has stated that they're gearing themselves more for high-end professionals, and you can't get more high-end than The Hobbit movies. Yes, seeing Del Toro leave was sad (though I'm pumped for his 3D "At The Mountains of Madness" film), but this is Peter Jackson we're talking about, and he's no slouch (grin). heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

November 29th, 2010, 11:21 AM	#4
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	I was about to write "I hope it doesn't have that RED look to it." Then of course realized how jaded that was and of course... Peter Jackson... so it'll look great. And actually.... kind of excited that there will finally be a 3D movie that will be worth watching at home on a 3DTV too (and maybe by the time it comes out I'll have one). __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

November 29th, 2010, 11:22 AM	#5
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	I'm with you on that, Dylan. Aside from Avatar's lush visuals (and rather weak story, for me at least), I'm hoping for a wonderful 3D film, all around. I have faith that PJ and his crew will knock it out of the park with the RED 3D. heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

November 29th, 2010, 11:27 AM	#6
Mathieu Ghekiere Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,195	Pirates of the Carribean 4 is also being shot completely on normal RED MX camera's, so that's a high profile movie too. But nice to hear this news. Probably very good marketing-wise for RED too. __________________ http://productionsofthe3rdkind.com http://pr3k.com

November 29th, 2010, 11:14 AM	#2
Rick Presas Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Brownsville Texas Posts: 74	Yeah. Several mainstream hollywood movies have been shot on Red, but this will likely be among the biggest (if not the biggest) movie of the year when it comes out. Exciting things Red is doing. hopefully they can finally release theyre over-anticipated Epic and Scarlet cameras before they "major announcement" themselves into a hole. EDIT: Wow, i didnt realize that peter Jackson was taking the reigns as director after Del Torro left. It was dissapointing to see Del Torro off the movie, but who better to replace him than the Man himself?

November 29th, 2010, 11:29 AM	#7
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	That's right, I'd heard about Pirates 4 being shot on the RED. I think it's going to be impressive. Btw, some more info on The Hobbit: ‘The Hobbit’ Production Update: Cutting-Edge 3D, CGI Dragons & More - Screen Rant heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

November 29th, 2010, 11:34 AM	#8
Rick Presas Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Brownsville Texas Posts: 74	What The Hobbit means to me, as it relates to RED goes, is that we're going to get to see this great new digital tech that RED is rolling out pushed to it's limits by TRUE masters of the form. We've seen lots of (gorgeous) movies shot on Red, but nothing truly EPIC (the actual definition lol). this is about as big as it gets as far as the word epic is concerned.

November 29th, 2010, 11:38 AM	#10
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Yes, I agree! After Frighteners, he said he wanted to do a splatter movie involving CGI. Heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

November 29th, 2010, 11:51 AM	#11
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	It's interesting that they're using 30 RED Epics; I wonder if RED is outfitting them for 3D, or if PJ and his crew are just going to make 15 total RED 3D cameras with the help of RED. heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

November 30th, 2010, 12:19 PM	#12
Greg Fiske Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 499	"HDRx™ mode" If you read about this technology, its pretty interesting. Its not HDR with taking two separate frames and combining them, it sounds like they are actually extracting the extended range out of the same frame. They showed test where they have footage in a barn where both the exterior and interior exposures are perfect without additional lighting.

November 30th, 2010, 04:19 PM	#13
Drew Hamilton Adobe Systems Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 6	I think PJ will do an excellent job with The Hobbit. Does anyone know why Del Toro is no longer directing?

November 30th, 2010, 04:46 PM	#14
Mathieu Ghekiere Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,195	Schedule problems. The hobbit was keeping getting delays, and Del Toro had his own other projects too and gave up but wanted to start working to those other projects again. __________________ http://productionsofthe3rdkind.com http://pr3k.com

November 30th, 2010, 05:49 PM	#15
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	All the delays were related to MGM's bankruptcy. It's also delayed the next James Bond film, Darren Aronofsky's RoboCop re-do, The 3 Stooges movie and more. Things got better: MGM Lenders Officially Approve Reorganization Plan - Screen Rant And Bond may be back soon: MGM Bankruptcy Saga Ends – Will Bond Be Back Soon? - Screen Rant Heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog