‘The Hobbit’ post production video uploaded by Peter Jackson

Director/Producer Peter Jackson has uploaded a new video to YouTube showing post production of The Hobbit. The ninth video in the series, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Video #9” shows the production crew on set, backstage, and in the studio, with some fascinating green screen compositing footage, the creation of new computer generated machines, and what one crew member refers humorously as “beard capture technology.” Check out the video above then jump to YouTube to view the other eight production videos. The Hobbit hits theaters (in 2D, 3D, and IMAX formats) on Dec. 14, 2012.