Re: Teaser Trailer Debunked!
Arlo said:I envisioned something like what Vektor describes, and although it would be cool, I don't think (and sort of hope) they don't reveal *that much* of the Grey Lady in this hella-early teaser.
Well, I like Vektor's idea, from a fannish standpoint.
But for "general audiences" I can't see them doing anything but snoring.
Now... I can imagine using something like this as a FRAMING device for the trailer. The thing is, to get "normal people" (aka "non-trek-fans") interested, you need to show PEOPLE doing interesting things.
So I see images of Chris Pine in some form of interaction with a strong female character (Carol Marcus, I hope!). I see the members of a tribunal, in formal dress uniforms (not the same as what we saw in TOS, mind you!) reading off charges, and Pine's face being shown reacting.
I see a combat sequence, showing the Christopher Pike character in a smokey, obscured set, yelling orders to a dark-haired female officer (no exteriors, mind you).
All of this might be interspersed with shots much like Vektor describes... though less of a "continuous pull-back" and more of a series of shots (what he described would be VERY expensive and manpower-intensive, I think!), but still accomplishing what he suggests - ie, starting with structural framing, and progressing 'til you finally see the curve of the primary hull with the "USS Enterprise" and some portion of the "NCC-1701" visible (gotta be the "Enterprise" part because many audience members won't recognize 1701 as meaning anything, but everyone will recognize the "Enterprise" bit).
The final few frames would show Nimoy, turning to face the camera, giving the Vulcan salute... and dissolving into Quinto in the same pose and expression, though a different setting.
All of this would have a voice-over... starting off talking about "how legends are born" and all sorts of generic talk intended to get the audience excited... and ending up with something (over the "dissolve") about seeing "how it all began."
I really think that would draw in the audiences. Let them know it's some form of Sci-fi... MAYBE... but downplay that, even. Play up the conflict and the "adventure" side... all the human stuff. Only let the audience know it's on the TOS Enterprise, then. Then let them know for sure it's Star Trek, but in the "past" of Star Trek, by doing the dissolve from Nimoy to Quinto.
That will get a STRONG reaction from everybody. Not just the "Trekkies."
