Jackson himself has said that it's not the best choice for every film, and you'll be able to watch a 24 fps version of Hobbit -- or future HFR films -- in 3D or 2D, if you want.
ENGADGET: Editorial: Despite shaky 48 fps Hobbit preview, high frame rates will take off
On top of that, the video-style appearance of HFR has a long history of being disliked by movie-goers -- past attempts since the 1970s have all flamed out.
ENGADGET: Editorial: Despite shaky 48 fps Hobbit preview, high frame rates will take off
With these new capabilities the NEX-FS700 is poised for use as a high-quality, low-cost camera for HFR.
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As for 2D cinema, filmmakers are likely to avoid HFR like the plague for narrative-style films which don't feature scenic vistas, action or special effects.
ENGADGET: Editorial: Despite shaky 48 fps Hobbit preview, high frame rates will take off
And, as the technology progresses, we may even see multiple frame rates used within the same movie to replicate a specific creative intent maybe a high-speed chase in HFR to reduce motion blur and flicker, and a dialogue scene in 24fps.
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It's at this point that we should probably turn this over to the Engadget community and get them to share their wisdom -- so join in, HFR fans.
This might have had something to do with the unfinished nature of the preview, but after a 2D Showscan test in the 80's Trumbull said -- based on audience reaction -- he wouldn't use HFR cinema for period or dialogue driven films.
ENGADGET: Editorial: Despite shaky 48 fps Hobbit preview, high frame rates will take off
And given that he and James Cameron are firmly behind it -- and have seen more than just about anyone else -- we're ready to think that HFR has a future, even before we see the Hobbit for ourselves.
ENGADGET: Editorial: Despite shaky 48 fps Hobbit preview, high frame rates will take off
Since HFR and 3D have only been together in a handful of IMAX films and theme-park rides, seeing both must have been a shock to CinemaCon viewers, and the rest of us might also need time to adjust -- probably in direct proportion to our film-going experience.
ENGADGET: Editorial: Despite shaky 48 fps Hobbit preview, high frame rates will take off
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