http://youtu.be/sfPaIdMAso0

Making a movie is hard work. You have long days of shooting and it just doesn’t stop. This is proven by Peter Jackson’s latest video blog, which chronicles their first production break. Actors and staff are going on vacations with their family.

Mr. Jackson, however, being the director he is must go location scout in an army of 5 helicopters. Watch as Jackson jumps across rivers, throws branches in bigger rivers and figures out logistics for future scenes. [YouTube via Deadline]

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