THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, Production Diary 9

Peter Jackson takes you behind the scenes of the making of THE HOBBIT. Production Diary 9 covers Post Production on AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY.

[@rudiratte1]

i wish all of the directors would do these production diaries. they are just amazing to watch

[@hellssurprise9338]

Absolutely they are fascinating ♥

[@situationcitation7380]

things are surprisingly last minute and disorganised, makes me feel better about cramming for exams

[@NintendoCaprisunish]

Who knew exams weren’t about actual knowledge but just crunch time on easy mode

[@gondolin12]

he was given an order by warner brother to make 3 movies instead of two last minute, just two months before the actual shooting so that’s why everything is hectic, he had to stretch two movies into three. warner brothers screwed epic movies into disney chimes

[@kakaroto.4-b1l]

Yes it was a rushed fuck fest

[@Coolroekoe]

the beard capture part was hilarious

[@killerworrier4724]

😢

[@adrikrotten880]

Honesly blew me away

[@karlmorrison2713]

no it wasn't haha

[@killercards7733]

I need a time stamp

[@Xadoras]

damn! 5 Years too late

[@SavvyScribblin]

Oh, what I wouldn't give to have a job working behind the scenes on films like this.

[@rowablegamer5844]

too :D

[@benozzy003]

one sole please

[@oMvAvMo]

You idiot!

[@Lomeranyar]

saaaaaame

[@whenraindropsfall]

11:43 "The musicians will see the music for the first time. They don't rehearse it or anything like that. They just turn up, the sheet music is in front of them, and they play."

[@228Ghost228]

Thats how you make money, lots.

[@beetriceho]

Every single TwoSet fan be like...cramming in practice 1 minute before the lesson or before the concert.

[@Mushkus]

I am a musician and I cannot believe this BS

[@WetaMantis]

I highly doubt the musician sightread the music for the first time at the recording.

[@JackPilcherMay]

We do!

[@affabaffa4393]

I still don’t yet understand how the orchestra all sees the music for the first time at the same time they are recording and still manage to play it so beautifully!

[@DrayDrayn]

Thats why they're paid professionals

[@user-rr5ce1wb2j]

Reading music is like reading a book once you're proficient.

[@Laura-vz3ts]

"I just stare at code all day" hah my life

[@WakoDoodle]

Amy Summers *blinks* OH NONONO! I lost where it was! I'm so getting fired! :(

[@redeye5401]

are you part of this production ?

[@appstore7702]

بعري تدرون منهوله الي يهزز الشبابيك كن عنده قوه وهو ماعنده الا بعره

[@10HW]

6 years later, are you still starin at code :/? x)

[@4400marko]

Yeah, I do that occasionally too. I wish we could see his right monitor better to figure out its content.

[@hillaronkainen5321]

The orchestra sounds so beautiful it gave me shivers! I'd love to do the work of any of these people. Even tea makers or something as everything looks so bloody awesome!

[@ludwigmack]

After watching this I get amazed that things like can this actually exist. The crazy amount of people, organization and coordination is insane! The huge investment required and the countless pieces needed to finish the puzzle of the movie is just unfathomable. We are so lucky to be able to watch such beautiful and complex artworks in theses times!

[@PaulfromtheWest]

"Hey um I was just wondering if you could send us some torture machines please?" "Sure, we'll get them to you in a minute, hold the line please."

[@КосенкоДмитро-н3п]

[Music] 🎶 playlist 2021

[@tonkatrucker]

Here in quarantine, and revisiting some old stuff. As a huge LOTR fan, I was surprised to learn something new here. That Dame Edna was the Goblin King... I don't research like "fan"atics do, but this one I missed along the road somewhere.

[@Skoofy1998]

The Soundtrack is one of the best soundtracks i've ever heard

[@alorindanya]

Sometimes I wonder what JRR Tolkien would think seeing his works come to life. I think it is amazing that we are able to bring so many things from the imagination to life. Thank you to Peter and all the crew that work so hard to bring such quality to the story they are presenting.

[@jadevanvoss2399]

Being able to experience a finished film of such quality is a blessing. I feel sad that people still complain about paying at the movies. We should appreciate the work that goes into making films.

[@lunarebony6122]

I love how the existence of this production diary perfectly matches the fact that they're from new zealand. THE KIWI HUMOUR WILL LIVE ON

[@PeterJackson]

Have a look at our latest video diary.

[@cam31007]

I just want to say that I admire you sir. You have inspired my with your blog. I'm from Honduras and I want to start to direct my own movies. Thank you for the inspiration and I hope that someday I will be like you sir. Greetings! (sorry for my bad english)

[@stefanocarioli]

Good!!

[@andrejdaubner9627]

Super video of how filming The Hobbit

[@AngiePintos]

Cool video! But the film was SUPERB! Even better than the book, if that's even possible! EXCELLENT WORK! :D

[@Sinbew]

Oh, this is so great...

[@Thegangsterzboyy98]

Peter the boss bringing the tea? Can we get more bosses like you in the world please.

[@ananyasingla9033]

The only words that could actually define the life of an editor is.. "Sleep deprived"😂😭

[@mjrox22]

when the orchestra started playing...i got major chills holy crap

[@love_tammy]

i love it to watch making of videos, cause only like this you completely understand how much work is behind a movie! all this people do so much and it's amazing!

[@timmy96124]

-"what do you do eric?" -"uurgh i just stare at code all day"

[@susan8576]

Watching these production diaries feels like attending film school.

[@underclvss]

"The movie will be finished two days before the Premiere...hopefully" "IT WAS AWESOME THE FULL LEAKED FILM CAN BE SEEN"

[@FlorescentInk]

looking at these concept artists draw makes me want to cry. it looks like such hardship, but such /beautiful/ hardship.

[@Grimsoul1]

"i just stare at code all day, slurp" hilarious!

[@ABESuperKiteDay]

Peter you and your team are legends. Thank you for bringing us all these incredible movies.

[@whenraindropsfall]

2:37 omg he does all the code for the special effects and rigging is he even human

[@bouncyboi123]

No

[@Shadowkiss1]

I was hoping The Hobbit would take us back to Middle-earth in a similar way LOTR did, and it did. Well done Mr. Jackson (and the whole team and actors), it is a beautiful movie, in every way. I am also glad there is 3 movies instead of just one. P.S. The scene in the pantry when Bilbo is upset and trying to talk to the dwarves, and then says "I'm sorry", and Balin then says "Apology accepted" is hilarious.

[@Tirlex]

I was always wrong for thinking that movies were easy to Made

[@bepowerification]

it depends on the movie? if your movie is 80% CGI and it being good relies on visuality completely its hard to make.. if its a simple movie with a good story, its simple to make. for example, I like "Coherence" more than the Hobbit and its budget was 50.000USD and they filmed it in the directors house in 5 days ..

[@vivanesca]

I wish I were any of these people. Any.

[@IchBinSirai]

Since I was a child, it has always been my dream to become a "Beard Motion Capture Specialist Assisstant"

[@irishmanirl]

I find this type of behind the scenes footage fascinating, it makes me appreciate movies even more! Thanks for posting Peter!

[@sophiejanemiller1886]

Probably no-one cares, but a couple years ago I stayed in an Air BMB on vacation in NZ, and the person who lived in the house played the cello in the Hobbit. I thought it was pretty cool that I was staying in the house of someone who was part of one of my favorite movies!

[@Theoatob]

"I just stare at code all day." That made me laugh so hard.

[@FizzleYap]

Asian kid: "I just stare at code all day" sips coffee

[@micglou]

My best sir... that is the quintessential of a prequel... It tells the story before the story... and that's exactly what this is.

[@bunkey-ed2vc]

im getting tired just watching this series, i don't even want to imagine the amount of work that went into this

[@shamelesshayden621]

They were all great to watch!!!! Thanks for uploading diaries!!!!!!!

[@BrickMovieProduction]

12:15 Aarrrggg Goosebumbs ^-^

[@khalilGT]

What is the name of this masterpiece?

[@zeldryn84]

@@khalilGT That's the Over Hill OST, from an unexpected journey. I think you'll really like it! 😇

[@rahulpare4414]

What a masterpiece you've created Peter Jackson. Never get bored re-watching it for over and over.

[@KiwiFin]

How amazing would it be to sit at Abby Road listening to a full orchestra playing the hobbit sound track. Or in the editing room! WOW!!!

[@silviavitalaru701]

Sometimes I find the story behind the story even more fascinating than the story in itself:) Beautiful video and great work!

[@jeroencardienaal5523]

4:23 is the beard part serious ?

[@HappyL1ne_]

Yea

[@ProtoGhostal1701]

+Jeroen Cardienaal You ever tried filming with beards? It's impossible! I hear that Neil Cicierega had to spend a million or so just for a 2 minute video about knock knock jokes because one of the actors decided to grow a beard.

[@axr6327]

Protagonist Jones I hope you’re not kidding about that. I’m not going to look it up because I want to believe.

[@RandomPlaceHolderName]

@@axr6327 Beards, fur and hair are all incredibly difficult to recreate.

[@sleepysera]

"Department of Internal Beard-Hairs" ..amazing xD And ridiculous. But more amazing than ridiculous 😂

[@sandybear61]

This process is absolutely MIND BOGGLING!!!

[@Sarril101]

That's not a movie, that's a freaking artwork and masterpiece is what this is, with a freaking hundreds of people working their asses off to make it work... so freaking fascinating and incredible, breathtaking.

[@oldschoolgaming4763]

Gotta respect "the Code guy"! Not easy to just look at code all day while the rest are slaying Orcs...

[@Unknowngraham]

Can I just...move to New Zealand already.

[@GoldieMethrans]

10:09 Ok ... LOL. Definitely feels like The Shining.

[@elijahrahman-riding2443]

It’s so nice to recognise people from lotr appendices, and also nice to see all the new folks having fun too making these films

[@dantechaowe6465]

I dont know if Peter Jackson or anyone working on The Hobbit will see this comment but whatever. I just wanted to say Thank you for making such a wonderful film. I suffer from OCD and at night is when it is at its worst when all my obsessions and fears run though my head. The Hobbit cured that. Everynight I put the movie on blu-ray on my HD big screen lay in bed and with the first 30 minutes of the film in the shire, the dinner party ect I fall asleep like a baby. With a huge smile on my face.

[@squarehead444]

those conceptual artists are fucking cool

[@zahraaashkanani5071]

Thats alot of hard work

[@mattgrosella969]

came here from fine leather jackets, I'm satisfied

[@sarahm4026]

What a huuuuuge amount of work all those people have to put in.... that's bloody amazing!

[@4196kent]

they put so much effort to create a perfect sound and noise for each scene

[@guitarlessonsaucklan]

11:43 Musicians will see music for the first time

[@WetaMantis]

Bullshit

[@MonzoFoto]

2:38 "what are you doing Eric?' eh i just stare at code all day *stare* hahaha

[@andremccree8937]

you can tell peter jackson feels he botched these films. he seems so disappointed in them. he knows they didn't live up to the lord of the rings trilogy.

[@Maksie0]

This beard lab segment is the best thing to come out of this entire trilogy

[@damascusroad07]

i love watching how a great film is made. This video shows how dedicated, determined, talented and hard working individuals work to make a great film everyone can enjoy.

[@AntoineBandele]

I'm black and I agree. It's like reverse-racism when people have an outcry from something like this. It's very much Anglo.

[@colors6692]

What are you on about?

[@dwalinfundin884]

WHY BILBO GETS THE SPOTLIGHT HE DOES NOTHING! YOU COULD RENAME THE MOVIE ''DWALIN SON OF FUDIN'' and other dwarves

[@Guttor]

Bilbo actually does stuff instead of Frodo who sucks and needs sam for everything

[@ilovenycsomuch]

Those musicians must be Amazing to play a piece perfectly each First time!

[@lemonjelly2619]

Soundtrack is everythingggg!

[@StarryRhythm43]

The dedication of these people are incredible. I never realized how much work it took to make a movie. Can't wait to see The Hobbit! :D

[@christiannn2934]

I love this movie so much that I couldn't stop my self from watching it all day.

[@cutterofcloathH]

These videos bring me soo much joy, to say the least. I absolutly love watching all of the mahem and fun everyone has post-preduction, and i look forward to joining this lifestyle.

[@asherabacena8736]

WTF! The music made by the orchestra gives me chills esp the Lonely Mountain Song.

[@alvilslaganovskis6606]

Like, what is behind this movie is beyond spectacular. Just here I felt what is to make movie like that. Thank you, all the crew that made this possible.

[@elinagrooman6301]

Post Production looks like the best summer camp ever

[@yuvrajactor445]

Hi Mr. Peter Jackson. U got an amazing team. It's a lifetime achievement. Superb. Fabulous work in all the films.

[@vafasadigzade6714]

Dear Peter Jackson, I just now came across with these AMAZING production videos, and I couldn't stop until I watch all of them. I should say, they are as interesteng as the movie itself ! Thanks a lot !!!

[@zimtzucker5978]

Its facinating how much it takes to do such an incredible creative work

[@alanbriv]

You guys do all the work and we enjoy the fruit of your labor. Can't beat that! Mr. Jackson, thanks for the video blogs. Are we there yet?

[@Realucla]

My dream !!! Receiving a call, and someone saying, Peter wants you !!!! Ohhhh Lord!!! 💜🙏

[@radornkeldam]

It's amazing the ammount of man-hours and resources, the complexity and specialization of tech and workers, etc that are dedicated to such a work of darkness.

[@carloscordova1351]

I love these movies You're amazing Peter Jackson

[@JordanDinstrumentals]

how they put all these movies together with such great effects and make it look so real is just genius, still beyond me how its possible.

[@haylieskye1749]

the orchestra part where theu began was so satisfying! idek why but i loved it

[@Kanuk97]

People who are joyous as this will definitely achieve a great movie

[@SarcasticEl]

I hate when people hate some movie but don't understand how much work and time it takes. I saw a comment where someone said 'Why is the movie named 'The Hobbit' if there barely is Bilbo" and that it should be named something else. Well it's true that the script went a little off road but the movie was still enjoyable. And for me it still told us a beautiful story and that's all that matters. I really loved it. :)

[@ordelian7795]

Imagine walking down that hallway while it sounds like someones screaming bloody murder on repeat. "Oh that's just the sound designers working."

[@boydmerriman1]

Gives an appreciation of what production and post production goes through. Makes our jobs we have daily look much easier. Congrats for this awesome film! Looking forward to the next two films.

[@zer0fuxgivenboutit543]

My god, the music part had me crying. I really appreciate the soundtrack 🙏🏼

[@alanatolstad4824]

You know the old saying..."You don't have to be crazy to work here..."!---I could have spent all day watching the orchestra...sigh!

[@thatsxhotx444]

A lot of things, he brings everything together and makes it fit perfectly.

[@rogerwytovich3750]

This whole thing is sooo huge, good to see Lee & Howel still working, Jackson should kiss that guy from Weta works.

[@lilnewby233]

Got Tickets for the premier!!!!! TOO EXCITED FOR WORDS TO DESCRIBE

[@caitir0se]

these blogs are just the growth of peters grey hair. i love that man.

[@allahajen]

so much work put into this movie its astonishing

[@cue0987]

OMG i got chills the second the orchestra played

[@sharamichaels9200]

Cast and crew, production and direction staff, just wanted to say Thank You for all your hard work and time involved, this is truly a Superb film, very Beautifully done, well worth the wait!!

[@mikaell4863]

Radagast, what a legend. Mastery of atmosphere in movies.

[@FredderHoskin]

Thank you muchly Mr. Jackson.

[@ishakthecesar8706]

Amazing work. I hope to see more production from you 2020

[@Arocedric]

Simply amazing.

[@Amyisapimp]

i was watching the fellowship of the ring and literally squealing with excitement today! the lord of the rings has been such a big part of my life...it came out when i was in middle school (i am 24 now) and i am just so excited...12 days!

[@davidmoncada6262]

Their is not another person on this planet that could make Tolkiens books into movies better. Keep it up Peter!

[@mirrar_2800]

"Drag it, stretch it, bend it" Foley artists are the shit!

[@nmfp2943]

THEY ARE SO AWESOME !!!