Tag Archives: Hobbit

The Weta Cave

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Yuliya

This mysterious-sounding place is a front shop and a museum for Weta Workshop,  which together with Weta Digital designs and produces special effects, props, weapons, creatures and even whole words for movies. Having started in 1987 in a back room … Continue reading →

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High-frame rate

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Yuliya

Finally watched the Hobbit, in 3D and high-frame rate. I see why HFR might have been criticized for being too clear, too-daytime-TV-show-like, but personally I thought it was wonderful.One of the main reasons – watching a 3D movie for more … Continue reading →

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The world premiere of Hobbit

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Yuliya

The night before the premiere we watched a news cast of a 500-meter red carpet being unrolled for the premiere and remembered how back in July, when we just got our visas we found  out about the premiere and wondered … Continue reading →

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