Star trek the deadly years visual effects comparison. Thanks to cgi, these shortcomings were eventually corrected in the remastered version of star trek tosr, produced in tosr most of the starships, stations, shuttles and probes have have been given a distinct design. Specifically in this episode, there were also improved shots of the planet vulkan used. Original and new cgi orbit shot from court martial. Star trek and related marks are trademarks of cbs studios inc. The original series in high definition with new cgi visual effects.
Its one i found online a few years ago and downloaded because i thought it was pretty amazing. On the left side of the screen you can see the original effects from the 1968 version of the episode, on the right side you can see the new cgi effects from the digitally enhanced edition of the. Not totally new for trek of course the most recent trek show star trek. Cbs paramount confirms original star trek episodes have been remastered and updated highdefinition version of the 1960s series, featuring new special effects to air soon.
Broadcast syndication 20062009 see channel listdvd and. It has to be said, though, that the new effects were used really. With some exceptions, notably the enterprise and her shuttles, many were extensively altered compared to the tos look. Star trek is an american sciencefiction television series created by gene roddenberry that follows the adventures of the starship uss enterprise ncc1701 and its crew. While the original vfx was available mostly for purists who could get that on the bluray season sets, the default version of tos became the version with cgi. Even in its day, better effects would have been possible, if it werent for the lack of the neccessary funding. Cgi replacement of the star trek tos enterprise bridge. They exercise a degree of restraint and i think they succeed in enhancing the visuals. In september 2006, cbs paramount domestic television now known as cbs television distribution, the current rights holders for the star trek television franchises began syndication of an enhanced version of star trek.
Let me start by saying that i didnt make this video. The trek movie report has now learned from trusted insiders, that cbs paramount are actually offering an hdtv enhanced version of the original series with new stateofthe art cgi visual effects. Ex astris scientia starships in tos and tos remastered. The original series tos to distinguish the show within the media franchise that it began the show is set in the milky way galaxy, roughly during the 2260s. Its these same enhanced episodes which, on the 27th april 2009, see a rerelease in 3 completeseason box sets aimed at star trek fans, new and old. Cbs knew they needed to do something to be sure the one that started it all, the original series. Apparently, every scene that could have some cgi update to it has been. Star trek the galileo seven visual effects comparison youtube. On the left side you can see the effects from the original 1967 version of the episode, on the right side you can see the new cgi effects from the 2009 bluray version. This included creating a cgi version of the starship defiant from the tos era.
The new cgi enterprise was based on the exact measurements, originally taken by gary kerr, of the original. The tosr version is still a bit darker than the model in the smithsonian, this was a. Star trek i mudd visual effects comparison youtube. Star trek the deadly years visual effects comparison youtube. James wades through three box sets of star treks original series. In 2007, tv broadcaster cbs had the series special effects remastered. The original series digitally remastered for hd, with new theme music and all new cgi special effects. Its these same enhanced episodes which, on the 27th april 2009, see a re release in 3 completeseason box sets aimed at star trek fans, new and old. Visual effects comparison the enterprise incident redux. After kirk, mccoy and spock have landed on the vulcan, the remastered version shows completely new shots, making the planet vulkan seem more modern. The original star trek now cgi overhauled watts up. Watching tos on netflix, in between commercial breaks the scenes where the enterprise.
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