The resolution changes the way they create the characters as well, since it is so sharp and intense, they have to recreate a natural skin color on top of the characters skin, adding tones of red. They have to be incredibly careful with the colors as well. This movie seems unique because the 3D planning was done all the way through. Even in pre-production stages, the concept art and designs were all done in 3D. Peter Jackson is a big fan of 3D, even keeping 3D pictures from all of the past Lord of the Rings movies, "the reality is, it's not that difficult to shoot in 3D. I love it when a film draws you in and you become part of the experience, and 3D helps immerse you in that film".
Showing posts with label Red Cameras. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Red Cameras. Show all posts
Sunday, December 4, 2011
The Hobbit in 3D
The Hobbit, produced by Peter Jackson, is a one of the most highly anticipated 3D films yet. Using a total of 48 RED cameras, mounted on special rigs, The Hobbit will be shot in 5k resolution (over 6 times 1080p) at 48 frames per second. This allows for an incredibly sharp image and a very wide depth in the scene. Since the lenses are so large on the RED cameras, they have to use mirrors and have one camera bounce off of it in order to shoot in 3D. The rigs allow the crew to add depth to all access of the movie, they shot in the same style as they would a 2D movie, with dollies and handheld, getting the perfect shot. They allow the audience to feel part of the scene by using a unique set.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Limitless's Ground Breaking Title Sequence
When I clicked Netflix on Friday, I was ecstatic to find that the movie Limitless was finally on instant streaming. What I didn't realize that the movie would have something in it that I had never seen before. While the movie itself was quite good, what really caught my eye was the opening title sequence.
The movie starts with an unmotivated and unsuccessful writer, Bradley Cooper, who is in a rut and can't seem to get his new book started. His relationship has come to an end and his life seems to be spiraling out of control. I don't want to give the movie away so I will just say that he finds someone with this magic pill that activates a humans entire brain and allows them to access every part of it. The movie travels through the complicated rise of Bradley Cooper and the problems that follow him because of the pill.
Now for the most amazing part of the film, the opening title sequence. I had to do a little research to figure out how they were able to create such an effect.
I had posted earlier in the year about the amazing Red camera systems that have infiltrated movie sets all over Hollywood and I found that they were also used for this terrific effect. Surprisingly enough all the camera setups were done static. There were no moving crane shots for this shot. However what was most amazing, according to an interview with Josh Comen and Tim Carras the special effects coordinators, was the fact that there was 15 different camera set ups for just the first third of the sequence.
On top of that they used 3 separate Red cameras set side-by-side on a tripod. Each camera had a different lens, one with wide angled, then medium, then close-up. So not only was there a myriad of camera set ups, but they had three separate angles for each camera for every set up. This allowed for a full panoramic view of each section of the sequence so that they didn't miss an section of NYC. If you click on the link of the interview you can see how in depth the sequence actually got and how much work went into this. The exceptional work shows and this title sequence is definitely one of my favorites of all time.
The movie starts with an unmotivated and unsuccessful writer, Bradley Cooper, who is in a rut and can't seem to get his new book started. His relationship has come to an end and his life seems to be spiraling out of control. I don't want to give the movie away so I will just say that he finds someone with this magic pill that activates a humans entire brain and allows them to access every part of it. The movie travels through the complicated rise of Bradley Cooper and the problems that follow him because of the pill.
Now for the most amazing part of the film, the opening title sequence. I had to do a little research to figure out how they were able to create such an effect.
I had posted earlier in the year about the amazing Red camera systems that have infiltrated movie sets all over Hollywood and I found that they were also used for this terrific effect. Surprisingly enough all the camera setups were done static. There were no moving crane shots for this shot. However what was most amazing, according to an interview with Josh Comen and Tim Carras the special effects coordinators, was the fact that there was 15 different camera set ups for just the first third of the sequence.
On top of that they used 3 separate Red cameras set side-by-side on a tripod. Each camera had a different lens, one with wide angled, then medium, then close-up. So not only was there a myriad of camera set ups, but they had three separate angles for each camera for every set up. This allowed for a full panoramic view of each section of the sequence so that they didn't miss an section of NYC. If you click on the link of the interview you can see how in depth the sequence actually got and how much work went into this. The exceptional work shows and this title sequence is definitely one of my favorites of all time.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
The Secrets of the Hobbit 3D
We all know the Lord of the Rings and the genius behind the movie empire, Peter Jackson. What we don't always know is the genius inside of Jackson and on the set. However, now we are able to take a sneak preview into this wonderful world of 3D that will be the Hobbit. This should be released sometime in December 2012
On the Hobbit Blog, Peter Jackson's latest post takes viewers on a tour of the set and of how they are shooting the newest edition of this trilogy. He takes us on specific tours of sets cameras, equipment, and many other things.
The first half consists of the obstacle they found shooting the intense action scenes and elaborate CGI scenes of this movie. He explains that the problem with shooting 3D is that you need two cameras. This is because in order achieve the 3D feel that audiences crave, you need to replicate the view of the human eyes and interocular distance between them. This allows for the feeling of being right in the movie. They explain how because of the large size of the lenses they use, it is difficult to get the two cameras to shoot close enough together where the images overlap. So to my surprise, they actually shot one camera straight on and the other camera from above and bounced it off a mirror so that the interocular distance was perfect and the 3D effect was perfect.
Another amazing aspect of this film is the top of the line equipment they are using. Before watching this video I hadn't heard of Red Cameras. I think this is because I have never seen one and they range in price from $10,000-$40,000 a piece. This movie has 48 of them in use everyday!!!!!!!!!! Just think if we had the budg
et they do and the equipment. I think I speak for everyone to say we would be in heaven. All that aside, whats also amazing is that the resolution that normal HD movies that aren't 3D, are shot in is usually 1080p. But since this is 3D they are shooting in 5k resoulution!!!!! Now thats just unheard of and I almost couldn't believe it. But remember they are using 2 top of line cameras for every shot. This footage is going to be insane to see. They are also shooting with 48 frames per second which is also going to add to the 3D world that this movie will create. The human eye sees in 60 frames per second, so the fact that this movie is so close, this will allow for the clearest, most amazing image on the screen.
Click Here to see video. Sorry couldn't find the embed version.
I cannot wait to see this movie, not because I am a fan of Lord of the Rings, but solely based on the fact that this is going to be one of the greatest 3D viewing experiences much like that of Avatar.
On the Hobbit Blog, Peter Jackson's latest post takes viewers on a tour of the set and of how they are shooting the newest edition of this trilogy. He takes us on specific tours of sets cameras, equipment, and many other things.
The first half consists of the obstacle they found shooting the intense action scenes and elaborate CGI scenes of this movie. He explains that the problem with shooting 3D is that you need two cameras. This is because in order achieve the 3D feel that audiences crave, you need to replicate the view of the human eyes and interocular distance between them. This allows for the feeling of being right in the movie. They explain how because of the large size of the lenses they use, it is difficult to get the two cameras to shoot close enough together where the images overlap. So to my surprise, they actually shot one camera straight on and the other camera from above and bounced it off a mirror so that the interocular distance was perfect and the 3D effect was perfect.
Another amazing aspect of this film is the top of the line equipment they are using. Before watching this video I hadn't heard of Red Cameras. I think this is because I have never seen one and they range in price from $10,000-$40,000 a piece. This movie has 48 of them in use everyday!!!!!!!!!! Just think if we had the budg
et they do and the equipment. I think I speak for everyone to say we would be in heaven. All that aside, whats also amazing is that the resolution that normal HD movies that aren't 3D, are shot in is usually 1080p. But since this is 3D they are shooting in 5k resoulution!!!!! Now thats just unheard of and I almost couldn't believe it. But remember they are using 2 top of line cameras for every shot. This footage is going to be insane to see. They are also shooting with 48 frames per second which is also going to add to the 3D world that this movie will create. The human eye sees in 60 frames per second, so the fact that this movie is so close, this will allow for the clearest, most amazing image on the screen.Click Here to see video. Sorry couldn't find the embed version.
I cannot wait to see this movie, not because I am a fan of Lord of the Rings, but solely based on the fact that this is going to be one of the greatest 3D viewing experiences much like that of Avatar.
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