The Hobbit Trilogy Discussion Thread

[Duffy12]

Originally Posted by mjbethancourt

I think Mo-Cap for the face, but not the whole dragon.
A dragon shouldn't move like a human, not when they have limbs and organs that a human does not have.

Though I have not seen it in a while, the way they animated the dragon from DragonHeart should suffice I would think.

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[Grand Bob]

Originally Posted by radagast

There's more Youtube clips of J.R.R also.

Thanks for posting that clip, Radagast. It's great to see the "creator". One of my favorite Tolkien quotes:

"I am in fact a Hobbit (in all but size). I like gardens, trees, and unmechanized farmlands; I smoke a pipe, and like good plain food (unrefrigerated)... I like, and even dare to wear in these dull days, ornamental waistcoats. I am fond of mushrooms... and have a very simple sense of humour (which even my appreciative critics find tiresome).

[radagast]

Originally Posted by Grand Bob

Thanks for posting that clip, Radagast. It's great to see the "creator". One of my favorite Tolkien quotes:

"I am in fact a Hobbit (in all but size). I like gardens, trees, and unmechanized farmlands; I smoke a pipe, and like good plain food (unrefrigerated)... I like, and even dare to wear in these dull days, ornamental waistcoats. I am fond of mushrooms... and have a very simple sense of humour (which even my appreciative critics find tiresome).

After it played, I noticed there are other youtube clips of our dear professor.

[Grand Bob]

Originally Posted by radagast

After it played, I noticed there are other youtube clips of our dear professor.

I am going to watch them when I get home from work tonight. I wish they would have put some of the material in the special features of the EE's.

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by Grand Bob

I am going to watch them when I get home from work tonight. I wish they would have put some of the material in the special features of the EE's.

I'll have to check this out myself when I get home. No chance I can here at work, as the IT elves have blocked them....

[Pondosinatra]

Originally Posted by radagast

how about rupert from the "survivor" tv show for beorn?

+1

[Diesel]

Weta Creator Talks ‘Hobbit’ Visual Effects

One of the most important things about the much-loved Lord of the Rings trilogy and subsequently the upcoming adaptation of The Hobbit is the visual effects.

No surprise the wonderful Weta Digital (which handled visual effects on LOTR) is back for The Hobbit, and I’m sure with the advancement of special effects technology since “the trilogy” came out, The Hobbit visuals will look better than ever.


On the subject of The Hobbit’s visual effects, The Associated Press recently caught up with Richard Taylor, creator and head of Weta and he spilled some info on what stage The Hobbit is currently at. Specifically, Taylor talks about what stage Weta is at with the film(s) and even why he thinks Peter Jackson decided to hand the director’s chair over to the brilliant Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy).

First off, Taylor gave a little bit of info on why Jackson may have passed directing duties on The Hobbit to del Toro, and what it’s like to work with the Mexican-born filmmaker:

Moving on to The Hobbit itself, Taylor isn’t exactly sure when they’re going to start production (although Ian McKellen recently confirmed rumors it will start this summer):

Even if the film hasn’t started shooting yet, Weta has already started working on the effects, and Taylor says Weta has even begun designing the landscapes and characters. Fans of the look of the Lord of the Rings trilogy will be very glad to know that Weta plans on using a similar aesthetic in The Hobbit.



As far as the rumor of The Hobbit being shot in 3D goes, Taylor said he doesn’t know for sure, but did have this to say about what technology Weta will be utilizing:

I’m not a big fan of 3D and don’t like the idea of The Hobbit being done in that form. Having said that, if it does turn out to be in 3D then if Weta can utilize the technology in the same subtle way Avatar did, then it might turn out great.

I’m just glad, as a fan of how the LOTR characters looked, that they’re keeping things consistent on that front. That way The Hobbit Parts 1 and 2 can be viewed together with the LOTR movies without there being a stark contrast in how it looks, at least as far as the characters go (I’m interested to see how del Toro’s aesthetic affects the rest of the visuals).



What do you think of what Taylor has said: Glad that they’re keeping the look of the characters consistent in The Hobbit with LOTR? Would you like to see The Hobbit go the 3D route or is best left in two-dimensions?

As stated, it looks like The Hobbit is going to start shooting this June. As far as we know (possible delays aside) Part 1 will hit theaters in December, 2011 with Part 2 following a year later in December, 2012.

[Grand Bob]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Weta Creator Talks ‘Hobbit’ Visual Effects

Thanks for that post. I'm glad to see there is more movement towards getting the movie started. I'm not sure about 3D, I could probably live without it.

[radagast]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

If you're referring to the incident with the dwarves, I was barely involved. I just gave your uncle a nudge out the door.
Guess he was lying.

Understatement.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Grand Bob

Thanks for that post. I'm glad to see there is more movement towards getting the movie started. I'm not sure about 3D, I could probably live without it.

I would also prefer to see The Hobbit in 2D and not 3D

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I would also prefer to see everything in 2D and not 3D

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Hey! stop changing my quotes

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Hey! stop changing my quotes

Surely I have no idea what you mean

[Batman1980]

Well I know the climactic battle in the second Hobbit film should rival the one at Helm's Deep.

[radagast]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Hey! stop rewriting my quotes

If ithe Hobbit is in 3D, there will still be a 2D version.

[Duffy12]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Well I know the climactic battle in the second Hobbit film should rival the one at Helm's Deep.

Good point...plus lots more nasty spiders too.

[Witch King of Angmar]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Well I know the climactic battle in the second Hobbit film should rival the one at Helm's Deep.

Battle of Five Armies?

Yes it will be epic like Battle of helms deep.

Beorn is the true hero of the hobbit.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by radagast

If ithe Hobbit is in 3D, there will still be a 2D version.

Seamless branching is our friend, I won't watch it at home in 3D even once.

[Grand Bob]

Eventually, WB will botch the BD release by applying DNR to it. I don't know why they are bothering to make the movies in the first place.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Grand Bob

Eventually, WB will botch the BD release by applying DNR to it. I don't know why they are bothering to make the movies in the first place.

Actually I think the Hobbit films will be RQ, there's no reason for them not to be. I fully intend at some point to get the 5 movie megaset, I imagine I'm not the only one, I'm sure you will too.