The Hobbit : 2D or 3D

[foozball3000]

It seems that every movie now gets ported to 3D, but not all movies should be watched in 3D. (Just because one can..doesn't mean one should)

Although it was great movie, Avengers was one of them. The 3D element for Avengers was just like it was plugged into a 2D movie to make it 3D. Unlike Avatar, where there's a huge difference in the experience between 2D and 3D.

The question then is.. what about The Hobbit? I've been waiting in anticipation for this movie for a long time. And I'd hate to make the wrong choice. LOtR was awesome, and in Menlyn's large cinemas it still felt like you're pulled into that world. I don't really see how 3D will add more to the movie experience unless the movie really was shot for 3D. (If that makes sense)

It really is a matter of which one to pick. Because if I watched Avatar in 2D, just to be safe, the awesome 3D experience would be lost because a movie just isn't the same on the 2nd viewing. And on the other hand, I really wished that I watched Avengers in 2D.

What to do? What to do?

 

[J_S]

The hobbit was shot in 3D. So watch it in 3D

 

[syntax]

I cannot hate this 3D rubbish enough

 

[foozball3000]

The hobbit was shot in 3D. So watch it in 3D

Shot with a 3D camera is not the same as a movie made to be watched in 3D. So it doesn't really say much.

I cannot hate this 3D rubbish enough

Yup. I read an article that Avatar is still the only movie ever really made for 3D. (Thats also why I used it as an example).

 

[Ninja'd]

2D

 

[Necuno]

The hobbit was shot in 3D. So watch it in 3D

If you need to go 3D consider HFR 3D

Shot with a 3D camera is not the same as a movie made to be watched in 3D. So it doesn't really say much.

Yup. I read an article that Avatar is still the only movie ever really made for 3D. (Thats also why I used it as an example).

The hobbit would be the first flick to be shot with new cameras to allow HFR...

 

[GreyBush]

IMO 3D will never make the experience worse, the only question is whether its worth the extra R20... probably not for most movies.

 

[Earther]

Both

 

[LazyLion]

Both

Yeah, I'm also going to see it in all possible formats.

This movie (much like Avatar - but even better), was shot specifically for 3D.
It is probably the best example of the technology to date.
But if you don't like 3D to start with, then don't bother.
But I'm going to see it to see what that Wizard Peter Jackson can do.
Everything has been shot in higher frame rate, with more brightness and deeper colours.
So it should look a lot better than any other 3D you might have seen.

The first reviews are describing it as " eye-popping"!

 

[Necuno]

I'm going with HFR and see if it is any good.

All Three of them

Yeah, I'm also going to see it in all possible formats.

This movie (much like Avatar - but even better), was shot specifically for 3D.
It is probably the best example of the technology to date.
But if you don't like 3D to start with, then don't bother.
But I'm going to see it to see what that Wizard Peter Jackson can do.
Everything has been shot in higher frame rate, with more brightness and deeper colours.
So it should look a lot better than any other 3D you might have seen.

The first reviews are describing it as " eye-popping"!

FTFY:

2D
3D
3D HFR

 

[Chevron]

It seems that every movie now gets ported to 3D, but not all movies should be watched in 3D. (Just because one can..doesn't mean one should)

Although it was great movie, Avengers was one of them. The 3D element for Avengers was just like it was plugged into a 2D movie to make it 3D. Unlike Avatar, where there's a huge difference in the experience between 2D and 3D.

The question then is.. what about The Hobbit? I've been waiting in anticipation for this movie for a long time. And I'd hate to make the wrong choice. LOtR was awesome, and in Menlyn's large cinemas it still felt like you're pulled into that world. I don't really see how 3D will add more to the movie experience unless the movie really was shot for 3D. (If that makes sense)

It really is a matter of which one to pick. Because if I watched Avatar in 2D, just to be safe, the awesome 3D experience would be lost because a movie just isn't the same on the 2nd viewing. And on the other hand, I really wished that I watched Avengers in 2D.

What to do? What to do?

3D HFR. Only some cinemas show it though so check.

I cannot hate this 3D rubbish enough

Give the 3D HFR showing a try.

If you need to go 3D consider HFR 3D


The hobbit would be the first flick to be shot with new cameras to allow HFR...

What he said.

 

[STS]

first world problems.

 

[LazyLion]

FTFY:
2D
3D
3D HFR

.

 

[guest2013-1]

3D, its not that aftermarket bull**** they put on, this was shot for 3D

 

[Necuno]

Finally actual feedback from a real 48fps screening
http://www.firstshowing.net/2012/peter-jacksons-the-hobbit-debuts-in-48fps/

 

[LazyLion]

Finally actual feedback from a real 48fps screening
http://www.firstshowing.net/2012/peter-jacksons-the-hobbit-debuts-in-48fps/

Then there is THIS example of sterling journalism.....

 

[Necuno]

Then there is THIS example of sterling journalism.....

Pansies :erm:

I'm excited... going to report back on this HFR when I see it

 

[Leitmotif]

2D.

 

[Seriously]

Finally actual feedback from a real 48fps screening
http://www.firstshowing.net/2012/peter-jacksons-the-hobbit-debuts-in-48fps/

Thanks for sharing, I for one enjoyed it immensely.

Can anyone confirm whether the local cinemas screen in 48FPS?

PS: found an answer

http://www.numetro.co.za/movie/6207/

Ster Kine:
This movie is also available in HFR 3D (high frame-rate 3D) at Sandton City (Cine9) and Gateway Centre only!

 

[foozball3000]

Well, I'm with Prophet on this one. HFR 3D here we come!
The reason being is that the Hobbit was shot for 3D (as someone pointed out) and I trust in Peter Jackson's ability to use technology. So, we'll be losing out on a lot not to try HFR 3D.

Dunno when I'll go though.. it starts today, doesn't it?