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In early cinema history, there was no standard [[frame rate]] established. This had to do with a combination of the use of a hand crank rather than a motor, which would create variable frame rates because of the inconsistency of the cranking of the film through the camera. After the introduction of [[synch sound]] recording, 24fps became the industry standard frame rate for capture and projection of motion pictures. <ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20110708155615/http://www.cinemaweb.com/silentfilm/bookshelf/18_kb_2.htm</ref> 24fps was chosen simply because it was the lowest frame rate possible to produce smooth motion without having to use greater lengths of film higher frame rates would use, thus saving money. |
In early cinema history, there was no standard [[frame rate]] established. This had to do with a combination of the use of a hand crank rather than a motor, which would create variable frame rates because of the inconsistency of the cranking of the film through the camera. After the introduction of [[synch sound]] recording, 24fps became the industry standard frame rate for capture and projection of motion pictures. <ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20110708155615/http://www.cinemaweb.com/silentfilm/bookshelf/18_kb_2.htm</ref> 24fps was chosen simply because it was the lowest frame rate possible to produce smooth motion without having to use greater lengths of film higher frame rates would use, thus saving money.{{Citation needed}} |
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A few film formats experimented with frame rates higher than the 24 fps standard. The original 3-strip [[Cinerama]] features of the 1950s ran at 26 fps. <ref>http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/widescreen/wingcr1.htm</ref> The first two [[Todd-AO]] 70mm features, ''[[Oklahoma! (1955 film)|Oklahoma!]]'' (1955) and ''[[Around the World in 80 Days (1956 film)|Around the World in 80 Days]]'' (1956) were shot and projected at 30fps. <ref>http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/widescreen/wingto1.htm</ref> [[Douglas Trumbull|Douglas Trumbull's]] 70mm [[Showscan]] ridefilm format operated at 60 fps. <ref>http://www.in70mm.com/news/2011/showscan/index.htm</ref> The proposed [[Maxivision 48]] format ran 35mm film at 48fps, but was never commercially deployed. <ref>http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2011/01/more_than_ever_the_future_of_f.html</ref> |
A few film formats experimented with frame rates higher than the 24 fps standard. The original 3-strip [[Cinerama]] features of the 1950s ran at 26 fps. <ref>http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/widescreen/wingcr1.htm</ref> The first two [[Todd-AO]] 70mm features, ''[[Oklahoma! (1955 film)|Oklahoma!]]'' (1955) and ''[[Around the World in 80 Days (1956 film)|Around the World in 80 Days]]'' (1956) were shot and projected at 30fps. <ref>http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/widescreen/wingto1.htm</ref> [[Douglas Trumbull|Douglas Trumbull's]] 70mm [[Showscan]] ridefilm format operated at 60 fps. <ref>http://www.in70mm.com/news/2011/showscan/index.htm</ref> The proposed [[Maxivision 48]] format ran 35mm film at 48fps, but was never commercially deployed. <ref>http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2011/01/more_than_ever_the_future_of_f.html</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:00, 31 December 2012
High Frame Rate, often abbreviated to HFR, is a motion picture format where a higher projection frame rate than the industry standard 24 frames per second is used.
History
In early cinema history, there was no standard frame rate established. This had to do with a combination of the use of a hand crank rather than a motor, which would create variable frame rates because of the inconsistency of the cranking of the film through the camera. After the introduction of synch sound recording, 24fps became the industry standard frame rate for capture and projection of motion pictures. [1] 24fps was chosen simply because it was the lowest frame rate possible to produce smooth motion without having to use greater lengths of film higher frame rates would use, thus saving money.[citation needed]
A few film formats experimented with frame rates higher than the 24 fps standard. The original 3-strip Cinerama features of the 1950s ran at 26 fps. [2] The first two Todd-AO 70mm features, Oklahoma! (1955) and Around the World in 80 Days (1956) were shot and projected at 30fps. [3] Douglas Trumbull's 70mm Showscan ridefilm format operated at 60 fps. [4] The proposed Maxivision 48 format ran 35mm film at 48fps, but was never commercially deployed. [5]
The Hobbit
Peter Jackson's The Hobbit film series, beginning with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in December 2012, used a shooting and projection frame rate of 48 frames per second, becoming the first feature film with a wide release to do so.[6] Other film-makers who intend to use the high frame rate format include James Cameron in his Avatar sequels[7] and Andy Serkis in his adaptation of George Orwell's Animal Farm.[8]
The majority of the film's release however, was converted and projected at 24fps.
Criticism
Criticisms of the format include assertions that the "cinematic look" is lost with the use of high frame rates. Film critics have complained that 3D HFR looks like video games, HDTV, live theater or a cheap home movie.[9]
See also
References
- ^ http://web.archive.org/web/20110708155615/http://www.cinemaweb.com/silentfilm/bookshelf/18_kb_2.htm
- ^ http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/widescreen/wingcr1.htm
- ^ http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/widescreen/wingto1.htm
- ^ http://www.in70mm.com/news/2011/showscan/index.htm
- ^ http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2011/01/more_than_ever_the_future_of_f.html
- ^ Carolyn Giardina (November 7, 2012). "Showeast 2012: Major Exhibitors Sign for High Frame-Rate 'Hobbit' Despite Format Challenges". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ Carolyn Giardina (March 30, 2011). "James Cameron 'Fully Intends' to Make 'Avatar 2 and 3' at Higher Frame Rates". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ Carolyn Giardina (October 19, 2012). "Andy Serkis to Direct Adaptation of 'Animal Farm'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ Jesse David Fox (December 14, 2012). "What the Critics Are Saying About The Hobbit's High Frame Rate". Vulture. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
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