Phase II "Going Boldly" (new vignette) - Page 2

Solarbaby · August 6 2012, 07:52 PM

HOw cool was Arex!

USS Intrepid · August 6 2012, 07:58 PM

jamesmc wrote:

He is a very dear friend of mine, Bob Whitrow.

You should have him on again, he was excellent. Reminded me a lot of Glenn Morshower.

And thanks for the kind words. Still proud to be a member of the Phase II family.

jamesmc · August 6 2012, 08:00 PM

Bob has already shot scenes for Three episodes.

doubleohfive · August 6 2012, 08:09 PM

Very enjoyable piece and well done. Thanks for sharing!

Wingsley · August 6 2012, 08:17 PM

Maybe I need to be brought up to speed here on what Phase II means... why the TMP nacelle design on the TOS ship? Didn't the new design make its debut in TMP?

Halliwell · August 6 2012, 08:27 PM

Perfection I say. In fact I did on Youtube as well.

But this just proves again that Phase II is, to me, the flagship of fan films. As much as I loved James as Kirk this new guy is great and brings his own flare to the role. And to finally see the Phase II Enterprise brought to life in a logical and interesting way makes this old Trek happy. I've heard about the ship ever since I was little and like it. Also, the way she was filmed with the Wrath Of Khan music is a great homage. The shot in both the Motion Picture and The Wrath Of khan, where we see the ship move in above us, so majestic and breath taking, is my favorite Star Trek shot off all time. It was good to see this Enterprise in the same manner and makes you love the old design and the refit all at the same time.

I give this an A+

GSchnitzer · August 6 2012, 08:33 PM

Wingsley wrote:

Maybe I need to be brought up to speed here on what Phase II means... why the TMP nacelle design on the TOS ship? Didn't the new design make its debut in TMP?

The old, planned but aborted Star Trek Phase II revival series from the late 70s had an updated Enterprise. Ultimately, the series was scrapped--but The Motion Picture was made instead. The Motion picture also had a new Enterprise, too, of course--but it was a bit different from the Enterprise that was planned for the Phase II series. So the Phase II Enterprise is not the TMP Enterprise (although they are similar).

We are postulating that there was a refit before The Motion Picture refit. They are trying out the new engines and the new photon torpedo launcher and some new docking ports, but this isn't "the refit" that is being completed at the time of TMP. You can see that most of the ship still retains its TOS look. This is an earlier "halfway between TOS and TMP" refit.

jamesmc · August 6 2012, 08:43 PM

Well said Mr. Greg!

GSchnitzer · August 6 2012, 08:46 PM

jamesmc wrote:

Well said Mr. Greg!

I come to serve.

Ar-Pharazon · August 6 2012, 09:10 PM

GSchnitzer wrote:

Wingsley wrote:

Maybe I need to be brought up to speed here on what Phase II means... why the TMP nacelle design on the TOS ship? Didn't the new design make its debut in TMP?

The old, planned but aborted Star Trek Phase II revival series from the late 70s had an updated Enterprise. Ultimately, the series was scrapped--but The Motion Picture was made instead. The Motion picture also had a new Enterprise, too, of course--but it was a bit different from the Enterprise that was planned for the Phase II series. So the Phase II Enterprise is not the TMP Enterprise (although they are similar).

We are postulating that there was a refit before The Motion Picture refit. They are trying out the new engines and the new photon torpedo launcher and some new docking ports, but this isn't "the refit" that is being completed at the time of TMP. You can see that most of the ship still retains its TOS look. This is an earlier "halfway between TOS and TMP" refit.

Kinda like the Enterprise seen in the initial TMP ads?

Also, great video. I agree the effects are really well done, especially Arex.

I'm not sure about the pylons simply "plugging into" the secondary hull like that, but a minor nitpick.

Loken · August 6 2012, 09:25 PM

That's the ship!

I love what James and company have done in advancing the story and timeline. And I have a lot of respect for James for bringing Brian Gross on as Kirk. I love that he isn't trying to channel Shatner. Looking forward to Bread and Savagery...and more...

Alec

nightwind1 · August 6 2012, 09:32 PM

GSchnitzer wrote:

jamesmc wrote:

Well said Mr. Greg!

I come to serve.

In that case, I'll have four whole fried chickens and a Coke.

HarryM · August 6 2012, 09:37 PM

Wow, very impressive! Love the P2 Enterprise, makes a lot more sense than the "original" version. Acting and production values all very good, as we've come to expect from recent P2 efforts, bravo!

Mike 1732 · August 6 2012, 09:46 PM

Great job all around here!!!
As for the issue about simply plugging the pylons into the secondary hull.....
I have no problem with that. That's how you attach the nacelles on the kit models. Prototype imitating art imitating prototype, you might say. It's been a while since I had one of those, but I remember that one nacelle on my model would sag a bit. Couldn't fix it then, but it'd be a snap now.
I'm looking forward to seeing more from you folks.

USS Excelsior · August 6 2012, 09:56 PM

So what were the events that lead up to this that caused deaths and damage to the ship? And it did it occur in one of the not yet released episodes..

August 6 2012, 07:52 PM	#16
Solarbaby Fleet Captain Location: solarbaby	Re: Phase II "Going Boldly" (new vignette) HOw cool was Arex! __________________ Voice actors needed for Star Trek: Absolution animated series coming 2013 https://www.facebook.com/StarTrekAbsolution1?fref=ts

August 6 2012, 08:00 PM	#18
jamesmc Lieutenant Commander	Re: Phase II "Going Boldly" (new vignette) Bob has already shot scenes for Three episodes.

August 6 2012, 08:09 PM	#19
doubleohfive Fleet Admiral Location: Los Angeles, CA	Re: Phase II "Going Boldly" (new vignette) Very enjoyable piece and well done. Thanks for sharing! __________________ "I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: "O Lord make my enemies ridiculous." And God granted it." -Voltaire

August 6 2012, 08:17 PM	#20
Wingsley Commodore Location: Wingsley	Re: Phase II "Going Boldly" (new vignette) Maybe I need to be brought up to speed here on what Phase II means... why the TMP nacelle design on the TOS ship? Didn't the new design make its debut in TMP? __________________ "The way that you wander is the way that you choose. / The day that you tarry is the day that you lose. / Sunshine or thunder, a man will always wonder / Where the fair wind blows ..." -- Lyrics, Jeremiah Johnson's theme.

August 6 2012, 08:27 PM	#21
Halliwell Lieutenant Commander Location: Louisville Kentucky	Re: Phase II "Going Boldly" (new vignette) Perfection I say. In fact I did on Youtube as well. But this just proves again that Phase II is, to me, the flagship of fan films. As much as I loved James as Kirk this new guy is great and brings his own flare to the role. And to finally see the Phase II Enterprise brought to life in a logical and interesting way makes this old Trek happy. I've heard about the ship ever since I was little and like it. Also, the way she was filmed with the Wrath Of Khan music is a great homage. The shot in both the Motion Picture and The Wrath Of khan, where we see the ship move in above us, so majestic and breath taking, is my favorite Star Trek shot off all time. It was good to see this Enterprise in the same manner and makes you love the old design and the refit all at the same time. I give this an A+ __________________ "You know, I'm really easy to get along with most of the time, but I don't like bullies and I don't like threats, and I don't like 'you', Culluh."

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August 6 2012, 08:43 PM	#23
jamesmc Lieutenant Commander	Re: Phase II "Going Boldly" (new vignette) Well said Mr. Greg!

August 6 2012, 09:25 PM	#26
Loken Lieutenant	Re: Phase II "Going Boldly" (new vignette) That's the ship! I love what James and company have done in advancing the story and timeline. And I have a lot of respect for James for bringing Brian Gross on as Kirk. I love that he isn't trying to channel Shatner. Looking forward to Bread and Savagery...and more... Alec

August 6 2012, 09:37 PM	#28
HarryM Fleet Captain Location: The 21st Street Mission	Re: Phase II "Going Boldly" (new vignette) Wow, very impressive! Love the P2 Enterprise, makes a lot more sense than the "original" version. Acting and production values all very good, as we've come to expect from recent P2 efforts, bravo!

August 6 2012, 09:46 PM	#29
Mike 1732 Ensign Location: NYC	Re: Phase II "Going Boldly" (new vignette) Great job all around here!!! As for the issue about simply plugging the pylons into the secondary hull..... I have no problem with that. That's how you attach the nacelles on the kit models. Prototype imitating art imitating prototype, you might say. It's been a while since I had one of those, but I remember that one nacelle on my model would sag a bit. Couldn't fix it then, but it'd be a snap now. I'm looking forward to seeing more from you folks.

August 6 2012, 09:56 PM	#30
USS Excelsior Fleet Captain Location: Alpha Quadrant	Re: Phase II "Going Boldly" (new vignette) So what were the events that lead up to this that caused deaths and damage to the ship? And it did it occur in one of the not yet released episodes..