High Frame Rate

[AmrlKJaneway]

I'd thought I'd create a thread, even if it means it stays dormant for a while. It's about High Frame Rate. The next big thing? Or is it? I want to discuss this technology I haven't witnessed yet, it's artistic applications, technical limits and general opinions.

I also wish to include a complete list of upcoming productions in the format. Here it is (please help if you know of something else). Everything is 3D unless otherwise stated;

Released:

1. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012, 48fps)
2. To Space and Back (2013, Limited documentary, 8K, 60fps)
3. Ore Nyabagam (2013, 2D, 48fps)

Confirmed:

1. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013, 48fps)
2. The Hobbit: There and Back Again (2014, 48fps)
3. Avatar 2 (2016, 24fps, some scenes at 48fps)
4. Avatar 3 (2017)
5. Avatar 4 (2018)

Rumoured:

1. Andy Serkis' Animal Farm (48fps)
2. Battle Angel Alita (2020+, development starting in 2017, possible trilogy)
3. Douglas Trumball's Untitled Science Fiction Project (120fps!!??)


I've had some thoughts on application. Motion smoothing technology, albeit "fake", has been available in certain manufacturer's televisions for some time. The option is normally recommended to be turned "off" during a film, and store salespersons suggest it to consumers who wish to watch a lot of sport or play video games.

So maybe this is a hint at what movies we'll see next in HFR. Like 3D, I believe it will have certain applications. Anyone wanna watch The Green Mile or The Artist in 3D? I didn't think so... Hugo, however... Back to sports and video games, will this mean it would be best to film a sport movie (eg. Any Given Sunday) in HFR? Or a video game adaptation? Resident Evil has always stayed ahead of the technical curb as much as it can with its budget. Resident Evil 6 in HFR?

In Australia, big sport events (like our State of Origin rugby games) are shown theatrically. I don't know if the States, or other countries does this with the Superbowl, or Major League, or World Cup or whatever, but I assume these screenings (broadcasts?) may benefit from HFR.

Ride-films like Disney Theme Parks' Soarin' Over California have used HFR. Some theatrical features are considered rides by fans and critics alike. Star Wars and The Avengers spring to mind. Will we see sequels of these franchises in HFR (Disney's experience could pay off in helping these productions achieve this)?

Hope y'all like my thread. I know there's not much to discuss right now, but there could be a lot of activity in here in a few years. Or not, I guess we'll see!

P.S. I guess upcoming home technologies that can display true HFR could also be discussed here, when some specifications are available. Also, here is a link to the High Frame Rate website; http://www.hfrmovies.com/ I've checked out the sample shots, and was more impressed than I thought I would be. I was using the 120hz LG monitor listed in my signature.