Remastered trek on space

[mego73]

The first few episodes they did they used an Enterprise model that was less detailed (still shown in the opening credits). After a few episodes they did a more detailed version where they also figured out the look of the nacelle caps lighting pattern better.

The reason why it all looks better in HD (besides the higher resolution) is because I've seen that some of the CG shots pick up some aliasing in normal NTSC on DVD. I don't know if it was some sort of mistake or if it was unavoidable but I did notice it. In HD, it's not there.

[jds1911a1]

I bought the first season on DVD recently and I had trouble getting into it, I found the transition sometimes jarring and other times I just found the new effects kind of crappy. Overall, I thought it was OK but I was hoping for a little more.

Some of the little clean ups are nice though, they added some really cool little things i like.

Folks here have mentioned it's much easier to watch in HD, which I totally need to figure out.

BBC did the same thing with a couple of Tom Baker episodes recently, did a really nice job as well.

many of the who episdoes have cg shots were the director or producer was particualrty unhappy with the original shot. off ther top of my head I can think of these
Dalek invasion of earth
Time Warrior
INvasion of time
Armageddon Factor
Destiny of the Daleks

one thing who has done is only use it for parts where it was shot on video originally so the transition is less noticable (of course who fans are more used to jarring transitons from video to 16mm film sequeces anyway)
since startrek was shot on film it is more jarring. I agree with Mike the vidfire would smooth that but overall I am not pleased with the new shots in trek (or who usually I prefer the cheapness of the original shot)

[mego73]

Scenes like this really turn me off to the remastered versions ......

From Arena

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p5fj6CEqvU

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[Mikey]

Scenes like this really turn me off to the remastered versions ......

From Arena

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p5fj6CEqvU

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[trekman101]

I always liked the original version's special effects but the new stuff is really nice and fits in pretty good with the old stuff.It's not perfect for sure but it's well worth the effort they put in.

[mego73]

No, that was the only time the live action was substituted that I am aware of. The only other times they intrude on live action is when they occasionally take out a view screen shot in favor of an exterior shot.

I've only noticed this on Operation Annihilate where instead of the viewscreen shot showing the planet they show the Enterprise deploying the light emitting satellites, Ultimate Computer where instead of the Lexington getting the last phaser hit on the view screen (stock shot of the Constellation from Doomsday Machine with a animation effect) they have it as an exterior.

Other than that, they stay within the confines of the original effects shots.

[Mikey]

One of the biggest problems I have with CGI in Classic Trek is when they take out real actors scenes to make room for CGI.
They did this in Amok Time when they beam down to Vulcan, so I assume they did it other times as well.

[Captain]

I kinda like the new effects. Some are a bit off, but after watching the same episodes over and over and over for 40 years, its kinda nice to have something different to look at. Besides the original version is not only readily available, but is itself still in syndication. For what its worth, the people doing the new effects were smart enough not to do anything that tampers with the storylines or affects the portrayal in any way. If anything, it's added to the fun. for example throwing a Bird of Prey in with the Rommie commanded D-7's in the Enterprise Incident armada. I'm a Classic Trek Tech junkie and love seeing that kind of stuff.

[The Bat]

As Mego73 said...the beauty of the Bluray is you can toggle back and forth between the old effects, and the new CGI...so there's no reason for anybody to be upset. Personally...I'll NEVER go back to the old grainy, outdated special effects.

Seriously though...the old FX really look like CRAP in HD.

[toys2cool]

gotta get those on DVD

[bondtoddbond]

I like when they restore the quality and take out defects in the original prints. I'm a little torn over changing classic shows with new effects. I've seen some of these and it catches your attention when you don't see what you're used to. As long as these don't replace the original shows, I'm ok with it.

[mego73]

I enjoy the new effects but would be screaming bloody murder if that was all that was available in the default video formats.

[HardyGirl]

I preferred the original exteriors too. It doesn't have to look real, this was a sign of the times, and a piece of pop culture history. It doesn't have to be upgraded to be relevent. The original way was the best!

[MysteryWho]

I prefer the original effects, even when they're bad, but I don't really mind this stuff. It's just another way to cash in, but as long as the originals are readily available, they can go nuts.
What I don't like is when people like Lucas mess around with the movies and put the original on the back burner, if it's available at all. I resented having to buy the new effects Star Wars trilogy just to get the theatrical releases as an "extra".
P.S. Anybody know if the original THX - 1138 is available on dvd? Is it an extra on the deluxe?

[mego73]

I enjoy toggling between original and new effects on the blu rays