Exeter Act Three Has Been Released

[Valley Forge]

Trekwatcher said:

What sort of unfriendly history between SE and NV? I couldn't agree more though with regards to some basic differences in approach to TOS. Both are great, but the overall feel of each series is totally different! Similarly, Starship Farragut also has a unique feel.

Hi Guys,

I wasn't really serious, just making a quickie joke...

In all seriousness, I noted the asthetic differences, especially in the special effects.

NV seems to want take the ships and designs and produce effects using modern techniques, giving the effects that "2007 look" . Farragut seems to follow this mold, from what little I've seen.

OTOH, Exeter tries to recreate the EFFECTS of TOS, using moden methods. It's a very subtle difference. While I applaud NV production values, especially for WEAT, I have to give a nod to Exeter for their artistic sensibilities. The third act, as the big E approaches the "pod" was an example of classic TOS effects made modern. Very cool.

Vf

 

[Horizon]

DS9Sega said:
Bear in mind that the whole Exeter narrative style is based on the TOS conventions, and TOS didn't do flashbacks. Garrovick's extended Captain's Log cum Narration already bends the style to within a nanometer of breaking. A flashback would break the TOS mold.

I agree, but the story did a fine job of showing that Capt. Garrovick does not share his thoughts with his friends like Capt. Kirk did (and all the following series captains). So all that's left is extended narration or flashbacks for this character.
Considering it's character driven and not merely done for coolness, I don't think I'd find a flashback particularly jarring in Starship Exeter.
...obviously not in this story, but in future.

It's funny, I was blocking out a story in my head and the sharing of information during a briefing just seemed natural UNTIL I watched the this third act. Nice touch on showing a different character to a Starfleet Captain.

 

[Admiral Buzzkill]

Well, the extended narration is something we had to add during post-production because our options for fixing problems with that scene were limited at the time.

Plus, I didn't want to do any flashbacks.

 

[flcat]

Wow...when I clicked on Act Three and actually got a video, I almost wet myself. I didn't think this Act was as strong as the first two as far as pacing, but it was still very good.

 

[Phantassm]

I have a question and it may be counted as...strange but here goes: why does the actor that plays Cutty sweat so much in his scenes? I haven't noticed this on any of the other actors.

 

[mredom]

Outstanding work! I can't wait for act 4.

I think the result was worth the wait-the attention to detail is very impressive, and the editing is also quite good.

I hope there's more to come after act four, I would hate to see it end!



MRE

 

[chrinFinity]

Forbin said:

Captain Robert April said:
Now if only the download would stop crapping out on me a tenth of the way through...

Could be worse - could be a torrent!

You should be so lucky.

 

[Psion]

Phantassm said:
I have a question and it may be counted as...strange but here goes: why does the actor that plays Cutty sweat so much in his scenes? I haven't noticed this on any of the other actors.

That isn't sweat. It's condensation.

That's how cool he is.

 

[Maurice]

Psion said:

Phantassm said:
I have a question and it may be counted as...strange but here goes: why does the actor that plays Cutty sweat so much in his scenes? I haven't noticed this on any of the other actors.

That isn't sweat. It's condensation.

That's how cool he is.

Or...he's just a "hot man". LOL

 

[Admiral Buzzkill]

Phantassm said:
I have a question and it may be counted as...strange but here goes: why does the actor that plays Cutty sweat so much in his scenes? I haven't noticed this on any of the other actors.

There was no air conditioning on the soundstage. Even shooting at night, it was pretty hot.

Most of the actors had lived for years in the Austin area. They were more used to the heat. "Cutty" and "B'Fuselek" hail from Minnesota.

B'Fuselek didn't sweat because we kept him in a container of dry ice between shots. That blue wasn't makeup.

 

[Noname Given]

UWC Defiance said:
B'Fuselek didn't sweat because we kept him in a container of dry ice between shots. That blue wasn't makeup.

Gee - and all this time I thought he was just terribly anemic.

 

[Trekwatcher]

Does anybody know if TTI will be the Exeter groups last outing or if they are planning to do more shows? Certainly, they are not as prolific as some groups, but they more than make up for it in quality. I would hate for this to be the end of the road for them.

 

[Captain Robert April]

It'd be a pity to have all those sets and nothing to do with them.

Wonder how much an old warehouse costs up here....

 

[Slappy The Vulcan]

That was an unfair cliffhanger!!! I have to agree with everyone else though, AMAZING production, It totally floors me that this a fanfilm. Great Job Guys!

 

[doubleohfive]

Trekwatcher said:
Does anybody know if TTI will be the Exeter groups last outing or if they are planning to do more shows? Certainly, they are not as prolific as some groups, but they more than make up for it in quality. I would hate for this to be the end of the road for them.

Please keep in mind that I'm remembering from something I read several years ago and that it could be incorrect or that the plans have changed since then.

As I recall, the original plan was to shoot two episodes simultaneously -- "The Tressaurian Intersection" and another titled "The Atlantis Invaders". That didn't happen though, so I don't know if it will or if there's something else down the line from Jimm & Josh.

I *do* know that over at the Exeter forums there are a BUNCH of guys writing writing writing all kinds of various "filler episode" stories to take place along the timeline of Exeter, between "The Savage Empire" and the proposed finale Jimm & Josh had devised years ago.

Whether or not any of it is produced --either in fan film form or otherwise-- beyond "Tressaurian" is not something I am privvy to.

 

[Admiral Buzzkill]

Thanks, everyone.

The producers plan to make more episodes.

 

[Kail]

If anyone is interested, there is an official Starship Exeter comic. You can find it here.

Home is not a Place

It was made with full co-operation and input from Josh and Jimm.

 

[Kelso]

^ and it is damn good!

 

[USS Intrepid]

Indeed, I love that comic!

 

[Mark_Nguyen]

This is awesomeness, and hopefully the whole will make it worth the wait.

My one question is the Andorian guy. He looks perpertually about to throw up, and I'm not talking about his makeup. That, and he always looks so draped over his console, not sitting upright like everyone else. Perhaps it's because the actor is very tall and lanky for the set, but it still looks so awkward to me... Nothing against his acting, though.

Mark