The Hobbit Trilogy 3D Blu-ray (2012-2014) [Region Free]

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Originally Posted by Ghostdivision

I am 28 but suffered partial loss of vision in my one eye after over use of prescription eye drop.

I found the 3d in the hobbitt, subtle, not overbearing or distracting, at first i thought it was due to my vision but the 3 others i was with said it was subtle to, nothing really in your face.

What i got out of this movie and 3d was a sense of depth in many of the scenes, nothing was popping off the screen but the scenes itself had depth to them rather then just a flat surface.

Is this what others on here seen, and what I should have been seeing?

Yes, depth with the layers is what this film does best with the 3D. Not many pop outs, so you saw what most others I've spoken to have seen.

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

HFR will have a hard roe to hoe because(especially, before Cinemacon) I think the expectations from the filmmakers were that with The Hobbit, they thought they would hit a home run out of the park, with the HFR version, that is.

People could argue that given the mixed reviews maybe they got a single or double (at most) with the HFR version. So, HFR pioneers dug themselves a hole from the get-go if they were looking towards HFR eventually supplanting 24fps. Unless they can improve upcoming offerings, HFR may very well be destined to become an ‘optional’ format, at best. Reviews indicate that the theatrical offerings were not immensely popular and HFR production is significantly more expensive than traditional 24fps.

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Although, to be fair, I think it is difficult to judge something *different* based upon one offering. P.J. and crew should really emphasize the fact that this was a learning experience for them. This format is so new, it is actually difficult to even get proper calibration during color correction. I hope that there will be further refinements in the appearance of future offerings of HFR by P.J. and Jim C. because, aesthetics aside, HFR allows for brighter 3D and less flicker and motion artifacts (blur, strobing, judder) , which is an undeniable benefit to the 3D format. I would have loved to have seen this shot and exhibited in HFR…

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1792647/

Interesting points, while also keeping in mind, as with most new technology, there is always an initial resistance, "What we have now is good enough, why do we need this more expensive stuff for? I don't like it." As was the case with DVD, Blu Ray, new consoles being announced too early, new HDTVs, 3DTVs, CD's vs Cassettes, etc.

A major reason most filmmakers might resist HFR this early on? It's out of their budget and they're hoping they don't get left behind with "old 24 fps technology".


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High Frame Rate seems to capture motion more accurately as it is seen with human every day sight, and though it may be expensive, costs will go down over time and development. Or can some argue 24 fps seems closer to human sight of motion? What about 15 fps or 8 fps?

Both 24 fps and 48 fps formats are valid, as they both present motion in a way most people can watch without discomfort, when opinions and biases are detached.

I enjoy both the 24 fps Lord of the Rings, and I'm sure I'll enjoy 24 fps with Hobbit 3D blu ray also, even though I would have preferred the 48 fps 3D at home also as in theaters.