Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson filmed “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” at 48 frames per second, a higher rate he said gave the movie a “lovely silky look.” The format has made the film’s computer-generated images, such as the creature Gollum, seem more realistic, but some critics are complaining it also makes the movie’s flaws more noticeable. (Associated Press)
Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson filmed “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” at 48 frames per second, a higher rate he said gave the movie a “lovely silky look.” The format has made the film’s computer-generated images, such as the creature Gollum, seem more realistic, but some critics are complaining it also makes the movie’s flaws more noticeable. (Associated Press)
“As an industry, we shouldn’t really assume that we achieved technical perfection with motion pictures back in 1927,” he said. “There are ways to make the theatrical experience more spectacular, more immersive, and that’s what we’re trying to do.” - Peter Jackson (Associated Press)
Director Peter Jackson, right, poses with his daughter Katie on the red carpet at the premiere of his new film "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," at the Embassy Theatre, in Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/SNPA, Ross Setford)
Director Peter Jackson, right, poses with his daughter Katie on the red carpet at the premiere of his new film "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," at the Embassy Theatre, in Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/SNPA, Ross Setford)
Martin Freeman stars as Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s upcoming fantasy epic, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” which will be mixed and released in the new Dolby Atmos sound system. (Warner Bros. via Associated Press)
Martin Freeman stars as Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s upcoming fantasy epic, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” which will be mixed and released in the new Dolby Atmos sound system. (Warner Bros. via Associated Press)
Peter Jackson consults with Martin Freeman on the set of "The Hobbit, An Unexpected Journey." Introducing footage from the film that uses 48 frames per second, he warned that it would take time to adjust to the new approach. (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Filmmaker Peter Jackson says his technique of using twice as many frames per second as the Hollywood standard is "much more gentle on the eyes." (Associated Press)
