<Tr> <Td> Lonely Mountain </Td> <Td> Wanaka - Mt Aspiring Rd </Td> <Td> Wanaka </Td> </Tr> <P> The films were filmed in 3D using Red Epic cameras . According to a production diary video, 48 Epic cameras were used during the film's production . The production employed a specialty rig designed by 3ality Technica, using two cameras and a mirror in order to achieve an intraocular effect similar to that of human sight (the distance between the eyes). This is how the depth required for 3D film is achieved . </P> <P> In April 2011, Jackson revealed through his Facebook page that he would film The Hobbit at 48 fps (frames per second) instead of the normal 24 fps . </P> <P> Additionally, the films were filmed at a 5K resolution, native to the Red Epic cameras, which provides a more detailed picture than the conventional 4K resolution . The films were recorded digitally onto 128 GB solid - state drives that fit into the Red Epic camera . </P>

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