Star Trek Fan Film Help....

[spatrick256]

Hello fellow Trekkies, I’m at a dilemma. I’m going to make a Star Trek Lego Fan Film (yes I already know what you’re going to say) but before you judge please watch my Batman fan film Batman: Faces of evil. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf1u4QcO8VM
Now, first here is my crew http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/spatrick256/P3090050.jpg Voyager Crew
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/spatrick256/P3090052.jpg DS9 Crew
Ok now that you know I’m serious, I need to know if using the figures with non-Lego ships would be acceptable. For instance these mini ships.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/spatrick256/P3090054.jpg Ships
Just building the sets is going to be a big process as you can see in my batman fan film the sets will be big. Or should I use legos to build ships? (Little ships) Would it mater. Another matter is I’m thinking of using sound bites from voyager and DS9 episodes for voices because voices are really hard to do. One more question dose it matter if I use different crews with different ships. I would appreciate any feedback or comment it would really help my efforts in making an enjoyable Star Trek Fan Film, Thanks and live long and prosper. Patrick

 

[Haytil]

I think what matters most is how much effort and care you put into your production. If it's the absolute best that you can do, then you'll not only impress yourself, but your audience as well.

Each of your questions can only really be answered by you. Can what you propose work? Will it be something you're capable of doing? Will it make sense to you?

Different people would approach each question differently, and come up with different answers. So really, the only answers that count are the ones that you can provide.

Your Batman movie is nice, as are you Star Trek minifigs. I think if you put the same thought into the rest of your production as you have into these, then you'll be fine.

 

[Terengo]

When I made some Lego Star Trek films starring Klingons, I tried to stick to using only Legos as much as possible. Even the planets are made of Legos. However, I tend to go overboard on things like that. It really depends on what it looks like on the screen.

 

[spatrick256]

Thanks Haytil and tereng Im very pleased with your responses . Haytil your right I will put alot of effort into this production and yes Its going to have to be done by me. Thanks you very much.

 

[doubleohfive]

Dude.

Make the movie you want to make. Make the movie YOU want to make.

Everyone else be damned. If they like it, awesome. If not, that's their beef. The point is, its your project and its ultimately being done for your own personal enjoyment. Do whatever you have to, whatever you want to... if you feel it services the story you're trying to tell in the way you're trying to tell it, then there should be no qualms about it.

Lastly, don't give up! There's nothing more pathetic than being the guy who always says ... "the movie I never finished." (Well, except maybe if you're the rabid evil grouchy fan who bitches whenever a free fan film encounters delays --- and there WILL be delays) ... the point is, FINISH your project!!! You'll be glad you did.

I look forward to seeing the final product!