According to the Hollywood Reporter, Peter Jackson is seeking to improve how theaters project films by increasing the film projection speed to 48 frames per second. The standard has long been a projection speed of 24 frames per second, but with 3D at the height of popularity, an increased fps rate would improve the 3D movie-going experience by decreasing image jitters.
The news comes with the anticipated arrival of The Hobbit in December, the first motion picture to be filmed at 48 frames per second. But Jackson hopes the changes will occur sometime in the summer to release a trailer. Why not show the improved image as a teaser before the movie, right?
This will not be an easy task, however. Digital cinema theaters are not equipped for the updated technology, and many projector manufacturers are waiting to see how high studio and exhibitor demand will be.
We certainly hope they can work out the kinks in time. Do you think your opinion of The Hobbit will be affected by this new projection rate? Sound off your thoughts in the comments below, and keep it dialed to Clevver Movies. I'm Tatiana Carrier. Thanks so much for watching.
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