Earth did look rather bland in that movie, didn't it?
So what was the best single special effects shot in the 10
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Earth did look rather bland in that movie, didn't it?
From the E going to warp just before the wormhole.
http://movies.trekcore.com/gallery/albums/tmp2/tmphd0797.jpg
I do like the TWOK version; sorta looks like a big screen version of what we saw in TOS. Was never a fan of the rainbow tunnel in TMP or the rainbow contrails we see later.
That's the aforementioned redo of the TMP shot, meaning not a new shot, but they reworked the existing shot.
Good choice.
A few from Generations that I've previously overlooked...
Stellar Cartography - looked amazing on the big screen, If only they'd have fitted it to the Enterprise E.
The destruction of the Veridian III sun - I think looks superb even by today's standards, big, epic in scope and I actually think it looks better than the destruction of Vulcan in ST09.
The Enterprise B in the Nexus - specifically the approach shot with the ship lit up by it on the right of the screen, and the shot as it's escaping it are both very well done. The explosions of the ships trapped in the Nexus were excellent also. Marks down for the re-use of the Excelsior warp shot from TUC, mind.
Saucer crash has already been mentioned, but suffice to say I think it still looks awesome and is a very clever use of miniatures and model work.
The opening sequence with the bottle of champagne was intriguing, well staged, creative and just an overall great scene too.
In fact, despite it's problems, I think Generations is one of the most visually spectacular Trek movies, no question.
Stellar Cartography - looked amazing on the big screen, If only they'd have fitted it to the Enterprise E.
The destruction of the Veridian III sun - I think looks superb even by today's standards, big, epic in scope and I actually think it looks better than the destruction of Vulcan in ST09.
The Enterprise B in the Nexus - specifically the approach shot with the ship lit up by it on the right of the screen, and the shot as it's escaping it are both very well done. The explosions of the ships trapped in the Nexus were excellent also. Marks down for the re-use of the Excelsior warp shot from TUC, mind.
Saucer crash has already been mentioned, but suffice to say I think it still looks awesome and is a very clever use of miniatures and model work.
The opening sequence with the bottle of champagne was intriguing, well staged, creative and just an overall great scene too.
In fact, despite it's problems, I think Generations is one of the most visually spectacular Trek movies, no question.
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I agree- Generations looks absolutely fantastic. Probably the best looking film since TMP. The Nexus effect is actually quite good. I think the Nexus scooping Soran off the mountain top is one of the iconic effects shots in the franchise. Very nice.
Was going to cite this one; couldn't remember if it was from VI or TMP...
Damn, another one I'd forgot, yes that pic seemed to be everywhere in 94.
I just noticed today that when Data's emotion chip malfunctions on the station, his face warps a little bit to show his facial components freaking out under his skin. Subtle, and I never noticed it before. Thanks, CGI!
Yeah, that shot of Data made me think of the decompression effects in Total Recall (Der Schwarzenegger version).
The only version. The imposter from a few years ago doesn't exist in my personal universe. What a dreadful film.
Speaking of which, has anyone ever noticed Spock's face contorting and bulging as he rapidly ages in TSFS toward the end? I've always thought that was unbelievable for the time! I have no idea how that was done. Maybe some of our special effects enthusiasts (Maurice?) have some insight??
Or it may have been an allergic reaction to shellfish? 
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