Probably the only video we'll ever get to see of Brin's Uplift Univers

Discussion in 'Science Fiction & Fantasy' started by RAMA, Jul 6, 2011.

  1. RAMA

    RAMA Admiral Admiral

    Joined:
    Dec 13, 1999
    Location:
    USA
  2. Klaus

    Klaus Vice Admiral Admiral

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2003
    Location:
    Beach condo, Bay of Eldamar
    Re: Probably the only video we'll ever get to see of Brin's Uplift Uni

    :drool:

    pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease!
     
  3. RAMA

    RAMA Admiral Admiral

    Joined:
    Dec 13, 1999
    Location:
    USA
    Re: Probably the only video we'll ever get to see of Brin's Uplift Uni


    :lol: Sadly, one of the 5-6 great SF series of all time..which really lends itself to visualization btw...will probably not get made.

    I have to admit I didn't think along those lines for some of the designs but I enjoyed the "look" of the video.

    Another idea of a Brin creation from the same contest the video resulted from, the wheeled G'Kek...

    [​IMG]

    Very cinematic though somewhat different than the "official" version:

    http://i1.squidoocdn.com/resize/squ...2831module125069921photo_1286665670thesix.jpg

    RAMA
     
  4. RAMA

    RAMA Admiral Admiral

    Joined:
    Dec 13, 1999
    Location:
    USA
  5. Caliburn24

    Caliburn24 Commodore Commodore

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2005
    Location:
    Gig Harbor, Washington
    Re: Probably the only video we'll ever get to see of Brin's Uplift Uni

    Is that Brin's design for the Streaker or is it just the artist's interpretation? It seems pretty small, and similar in some ways to Serenity in terms of design.

    I vaguely recall a not very detailed schematic of Streaker in the copy of Startide Rising I read, but that was well over a decade ago, I could be confusing it with another sci-fi book.
     
  6. Klaus

    Klaus Vice Admiral Admiral

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2003
    Location:
    Beach condo, Bay of Eldamar
    Re: Probably the only video we'll ever get to see of Brin's Uplift Uni

    This was the one in the book:

    [​IMG]
     
  7. Forbin

    Forbin Fleet Admiral Admiral

    Joined:
    Mar 15, 2001
    Location:
    I said out, dammit!
    Re: Probably the only video we'll ever get to see of Brin's Uplift Uni

    I don't recall the dolphins being morphed into human forms in the books - I thought they were literally normal dolphins in mechanical rigs.
     
  8. JD

    JD Fleet Admiral Admiral

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2004
    Location:
    Arizona, USA
    Re: Probably the only video we'll ever get to see of Brin's Uplift Uni

    That was pretty cool. Was that supposed to be for a specific book or just the Uplift universe in general? I haven't read the books yet, so I wouldn't know any scenes that would be recognizable.
     
  9. RAMA

    RAMA Admiral Admiral

    Joined:
    Dec 13, 1999
    Location:
    USA
    Re: Probably the only video we'll ever get to see of Brin's Uplift Uni

    Brin served as "inspiration" and judge in the contest. I mentioned this again to him on facebook and he seemed to be very pleased with the particular video.

    Right, they had some genetic engineering done but nothing like humanoid form...I think its an interesting take on the subject.

    Uplift in general I think, or possibly Startide Rising in some scenes...where the Streaker is more prevalent.

    Another take on the Streaker by Jim Burns:

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  10. superdeluxe

    superdeluxe Captain Captain

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2009
    Location:
    Seattle
    Re: Probably the only video we'll ever get to see of Brin's Uplift Uni

    That CG society challenges are pretty cool