Star Trek: Voyager - Aeroshuttle Test Video (from Foundation Imaging)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhZ6D-PLssQ

This was a visual effects concept test to show the producers of Voyager what a launch sequence of the (as of yet) unused "Aeroshuttle" might look like. This special craft was capable of warp speeds and able to fly in a planetary atmosphere. Ultimately, the decision was made to leave the Aeroshuttle alone and introduce the Delta Flyer (this was shortly before the movie "Insurrection," which featured a launch sequence of the Captain's Yacht - the producers didn't want Voyager to "steal the thunder" of such a scene from the upcoming movie). The test was created by Voyager CGI Supervisors Rob Bonchune and Adam "Mojo" Lebowitz, under the supervision of VFX Producer Dan Curry.

Holy moley! I never expected to see this. It's absolutely gorgeous! What a shame they never used the Aeroshuttle.

02-09-2006, 03:42 AM
nx01Rob

In a nutshell, back at Foundation, we got into our heads that it would be cool to see the "captains yacht" of the Voyager, that being the Aeroshuttle. Rick Sternbach gratuitously did a prelim design and I used part of that and designed the ship you see here. Mojo and I did a whole launch sequence, on spec, meaning "free" and then had it shown to Rick Berman. The response: Mr Berman thought it was nice, but didn't want to trump the Captain's yacht launch sequence from the upcoming film "Insurrection". As you remember that was a VERY dramatic, epic and cool launch sequence........

 

[B.J.]

Re: Star Trek: Voyager - Aeroshuttle Test Video (from Foundation Imagi

I've seen this before, but only the portion where it separates from the saucer. It was cool seeing the underside of the saucer fly past from inside the shuttle!