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Kitanna · 03-18-2010, 09:23 AM

A 3D Hobbit? That would be most awful.

Thinlómien · 03-18-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Kitanna

A 3D Hobbit? That would be most awful.

I was thinking along the same lines but I'd still be willing to give it a try...

radagastly · 03-18-2010, 10:08 AM

Please, no 3-D! Those glasses give me a headache!

Mithalwen · 03-18-2010, 12:23 PM

If it is 3d it will be definitely that I can't watch let alone won't ... it makes me nauseous in seconds.... Mind you I don't know how reliable a source McLuvvie is.. didn't he claim Bilbo was cast months ago?

Kitanna · 03-18-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Mind you I don't know how reliable a source McLuvvie is.. didn't he claim Bilbo was cast months ago?

I suppose we won't know for sure until much later. I'd like to think they'll stay with a non-3D movie like the trilogy. It'll feel too tacky in that fancy 3D stuff. I feel so old saying that.

Gwathagor · 03-21-2010, 11:37 AM

Although - it would be interesting to see what del Toro would do with 3D.

Nerwen · 03-27-2010, 04:52 AM

Don't panic. They'd do a 2d print as well, I'm sure.

The real danger will be that the makers might get carried away with the whole "ZMOG LOOK EVERYBODY 3D! SEE RANDOM OBJECTS BEING THRUST AT THE CAMERA! WEEEEEE! 3D! IT'S LIKE TOTALLY MINDBLOWINGLY AWESOME" thing, to the detriment of all other aspects.

But I'd hope better of them than that.

Galadriel · 05-02-2010, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kitanna

A 3D Hobbit? That would be most awful.

Yes. It was ok for Avatar - but The Hobbit? No way! Full CGI is meant for pure entertainment, not serious storytelling (IMO). I would shoot myself if they tried to make it in 3D. It would totally ruin the fun.

Gwathagor · 05-02-2010, 10:46 AM

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Yes. It was ok for Avatar - but The Hobbit? No way! Full CGI is meant for pure entertainment, not serious storytelling (IMO). I would shoot myself if they tried to make it in 3D. It would totally ruin the fun.

Some of the best storytelling around comes from Pixar, which is "full CGI." Of course, that's beside the point, because 3D isn't the same as CGI. I will agree that 3D has rarely been more than a gimmick - but that is beginning to change.

***Mister Underhill*** · 05-04-2010, 11:28 PM

Another interesting tidbit out of Hollywood: http://movies.ign.com/articles/108/1087541p1.html

The article is about cost-cutting on the new Pirates of the Caribbean flick. Seems like all the news out of tinseltown these days revolves around changing business models, financial woes, and slashed costs. Avatar excepted, of course. Seems like Cameron could fund a small nation-state off that film if he felt like it.

Anyway, it'll be interesting to see how things go for The Hobbit once this MGM business gets cleared up. I for one am in favor of (relatively) sensible budgets and leaner shooting schedules. If they're forced to dial back on the bloated spectacles that summer films have mostly been reduced to, filmmakers might actually have to revert to story to attract an audience. What a concept!

Inziladun · 05-05-2010, 08:18 AM

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If they're forced to dial back on the bloated spectacles that summer films have mostly been reduced to, filmmakers might actually have to revert to story to attract an audience. What a concept!

And force them to forego dazzling visuals in favour of interesting characterisations and compelling scripts? Shocking!

Tuor in Gondolin · 05-05-2010, 08:30 AM

TH could be especially susceptible to over the top visual
effects (the trolls, Beorn, giant spiders, Smaug), if PJ
isn't kept in check. Not to mention (ugh) 3-D
(see Smaugh shoot flames at you, fly along with
a giant eagle, etc.).

alatar · 05-05-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister Underhill

I for one am in favor of (relatively) sensible budgets and leaner shooting schedules. If they're forced to dial back on the bloated spectacles that summer films have mostly been reduced to, filmmakers might actually have to revert to story to attract an audience. What a concept!

That's just crazy talk!

What we need is more special effects, more CG...and trolls with lasers!

I want my kids leaving this movie not knowing anything about Tolkien's works, but just that the movie was "so cool!"

Tuor in Gondolin · 05-05-2010, 12:50 PM

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Origianlly posted by Alatar
What we need is more special effects, more CG...and trolls with lasers!

And Bilbo uses a taser to zap the giant spiders.

03-18-2010, 09:23 AM	#1
Kitanna Child of the West Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Watching President Fillmore ride a unicorn Posts: 2,132	A 3D Hobbit? That would be most awful. __________________ "Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain

03-18-2010, 10:08 AM	#3
radagastly Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Washington, D. C., USA Posts: 299	Please, no 3-D! Those glasses give me a headache! __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before, I listen for returning feet and voices at the door.

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Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	If it is 3d it will be definitely that I can't watch let alone won't ... it makes me nauseous in seconds.... Mind you I don't know how reliable a source McLuvvie is.. didn't he claim Bilbo was cast months ago? __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

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Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Although - it would be interesting to see what del Toro would do with 3D. __________________ Stories and songs.

03-27-2010, 04:52 AM	#7
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Don't panic. They'd do a 2d print as well, I'm sure. The real danger will be that the makers might get carried away with the whole "ZMOG LOOK EVERYBODY 3D! SEE RANDOM OBJECTS BEING THRUST AT THE CAMERA! WEEEEEE! 3D! IT'S LIKE TOTALLY MINDBLOWINGLY AWESOME" thing, to the detriment of all other aspects. But I'd hope better of them than that. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

05-04-2010, 11:28 PM	#10
*Mister Underhill* Dread Horseman Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Behind you! Posts: 2,744	Another interesting tidbit out of Hollywood: http://movies.ign.com/articles/108/1087541p1.html The article is about cost-cutting on the new Pirates of the Caribbean flick. Seems like all the news out of tinseltown these days revolves around changing business models, financial woes, and slashed costs. Avatar excepted, of course. Seems like Cameron could fund a small nation-state off that film if he felt like it. Anyway, it'll be interesting to see how things go for The Hobbit once this MGM business gets cleared up. I for one am in favor of (relatively) sensible budgets and leaner shooting schedules. If they're forced to dial back on the bloated spectacles that summer films have mostly been reduced to, filmmakers might actually have to revert to story to attract an audience. What a concept!

05-05-2010, 08:30 AM	#12
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	TH could be especially susceptible to over the top visual effects (the trolls, Beorn, giant spiders, Smaug), if PJ isn't kept in check. Not to mention (ugh) 3-D (see Smaugh shoot flames at you, fly along with a giant eagle, etc.). __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'