Episode 2 officially starts filming. Director named

[RAMA]

Photo included.

@startrekdisc_it: #AdamKane is the director of the second episode of #StarTrekDiscovery >>> http://startrekdiscovery.it/2017/03...-del-secondo-episodio-di-star-trek-discovery/ https://twitter.com/startrekdisc_it/status/842938614069780480/photo/1

 

[Sakonna]

Wow, that was a long pilot shoot.

 

[TheSublimeGoose]

The more they keep the "pictures" to simple and innocent things like the back of a stage, or the clapperboard... the more I start to think that they're worried fans will throw a tantrum when they start releasing actual shots...

 

[F. King Daniel]

The more they keep the "pictures" to simple and innocent things like the back of a stage, or the clapperboard... the more I start to think that they're worried fans will throw a tantrum when they start releasing actual shots...

It's Star Trek. Fantrums are a given.

 

[BillJ]

Is this something really worthy of a new thread?

 

[Kemaiku]

No, but it's not like these things take up physical space.

 

[TheSublimeGoose]

It's Star Trek. Fantrums are a given.

While I agree to an extent, I do feel that the fandom makes good points.

While I'm a new poster, and certainly don't want to be stirring the pot so early on, I have been a long-time lurker here. That said, I know some folks here don't seem to think canon matters all that much, etc. Some. Not all.

However, my point is simply this; I hope the folks behind ST respect the Prime Timeline's canon to a respectful extent. If they want to change everything, give a new look to everything, then they should have created a new timeline.They could have easily have done that.

However, even if they do change everything up... I'm still going to watch the show for its entertainment value. I'm not going to be throwing a fantrum.

{edit: typo}

 

[Luvmaster]

Let's try not to get to worked up. Their just teasing us right now. This summer they'll have a proper trailer with a good intro to the cast with finished FX. After that we can let loose on them.

 

[RAMA]

There's lots of green screen on set so there'll be lot of virtual backgrounds.

 

[The Lensman]

If they want to change everything, give a new look to everything, then they should have created a new timeline.They could have easily have done that.

Like they created a new timeline after changing everything and giving everything a new look in 1979? If they want to refresh the look and bring it up to date, while still having it in the same timeline, well there's already a precedent for doing so.

 

[TheSublimeGoose]

Like they created a new timeline after changing everything and giving everything a new look in 1979? If they want to refresh the look and bring it up to date, while still having it in the same timeline, well there's already a precedent for doing so.

And I have no problem with that- especially considering they're most likely going to do something like that.

All I'm saying, is that if Vulcans are suddenly green, Andorians are red, Klingons look like Independence Day aliens, etc... it's going to be odd.

Does that mean I won't enjoy the show? No. Does that mean it may break the immersion a bit for me? Yes.

There's nothing wrong with staying with canon- or at least making an attempt to do so. Just like there's nothing wrong with giving the show an updated look- even if it is set before TOS.

All I'm saying is what I don't understand are the people who act as contrarian as possible, and shout about canon not mattering.

 

[BillJ]

Like they created a new timeline after changing everything and giving everything a new look in 1979? If they want to refresh the look and bring it up to date, while still having it in the same timeline, well there's already a precedent for doing so.

I never really bought the idea that TMP was a continuation of TOS, in anything other than the broadest of broad strokes.

 

[JeffinOakland]

So, its not an elaborate prank? The damn thing is being made, after all?

 

[TRON JA307020]

While I agree to an extent, I do feel that the fandom makes good points.

While I'm a new poster, and certainly don't want to be stirring the pot so early on, I have been a long-time lurker here. That said, I know some folks here don't seem to think canon matters all that much, etc. Some. Not all.

However, my point is simply this; I hope the folks behind ST respect the Prime Timeline's canon to a respectful extent. If they want to change everything, give a new look to everything, then they should have created a new timeline.They could have easily have done that.

However, even if they do change everything up... I'm still going to watch the show for its entertainment value. I'm not going to be throwing a fantrum.

{edit: typo}

Well they will have to update the look some but I think they will keep enough of the TOS look in to make it gel. I wish they would go the route that ST: Ent. went when they did their mirror episode. They managed to update the look of a 2260s connie but adding a few computer graphics and changing the lighting. The bridge on that episode looked fantastic.

 

[USS Triumphant]

So, its not an elaborate prank? The damn thing is being made, after all?

No. It's just that it's a VERY elaborate prank.

 

[Nerys Myk]

All I'm saying, is that if Vulcans are suddenly green,

Vulcans are green(ish)

 

[Kor]

^ Especially in the first couple episodes of TOS.

Kor

 

[TheSublimeGoose]

Vulcans are green(ish)

^ Especially in the first couple episodes of TOS.

Kor

Especially when they're addicted to Trellium-D

 

[Nerys Myk]

Beats having a metal plate on your abs.

 

[RAMA]

The more they keep the "pictures" to simple and innocent things like the back of a stage, or the clapperboard... the more I start to think that they're worried fans will throw a tantrum when they start releasing actual shots...

I'm actually surprised the first comment here about all the stage photos was not about how much green screen they are using. I thought perceptive Trekkies would notice how this implies heavy use of virtual backgrounds like BSG: Blood and Chrome. Now Ted Sullivan does say that more practical sets are out of frame but this might be the largest amount ever on Trek.

Wow, that was a long pilot shoot.

It was a very complicated 2-hour pilot. This is this first time a star trek show has ever started shooting without any pre-built sets whatsoever. It's also establishing all the parameters of shooting and style. Remember, after STNG all the shows were basically shot with the same team producing them and they already had established a lot of this. This is a whole new production team.

RAMA