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Skriven 2006-09-04 16:35:00 av Robert E Starr JR (8078.babylon5)
Ärende: Re: Star Trek Gets Upgrad
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On Sun, 3 Sep 2006 23:36:56 -0700, "Vorlonagent"
<nojtspam@otfresno.com> wrote:

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>"Thunder 06" <deceptar@shaw.ca> wrote in message 
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>> All of the space scenes, alien landscapes and shipsincluding the Romulan 
>> Bird of Prey and Klingon Battle Cruiserswill be updated as well. The 
>> remastered episodes have been converted from the original film into a 
>> high-definition format, which gives viewers a clearer, crisper, more 
>> vibrant picture, even when viewed in standard definition."
>>
>> May I be the first to say, blech! I want the original stuff, dammit! Not 
>> this... is nothing sacred?
>
>No.
>
>What worries me is what Paramount considers a good upgrade.
>
>An artist who is really fond of Classic Trek could do some interesting stuff 
>that could potentially add to the episodes.
>
>A hack could really destroy them.  I downloaded, watched, detested and 
>deleted a hack job that was done to "Doomsday Machine", for example.

I saw that at a Philcon (or the Millenium Philcon worldcon), and I
thought it was "interesting" but also understand it was done by fans
with a very limited budget. I didn't detest it. I don't know if
watching a high-res version on a big movie screen made a difference
with what you downloaded.

>
>I'd expect them to retool transporter effects to be more in line with movies 
>and the Franchise for example.  I would not consider the Franchine's way of 
>showing shields as soap bubbles to be superior to Classic Trek that mostly 
>left it to our imagination.  That effect always seemed anti-climactic to me. 
>I'd hate to see them try to force that into Classic Trek but they just 
>might.
>
>Paramount's track record here is not good, but I'll keep an open mind.  We 
>might get lucky.

I just wish someone would bother to restore "200 Motels" and release
THAT on DVD. (I grabbed it a few weeks ago when Sundance Channel
broadcast it, and it's in dire need of restoration. Or turned into a
Broadway musical. I'd be happy with either.)

-Wendy

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