For those of you who may be wondering why the Enterprise is damaged in the "Starbase 74/Bynars" scenes, those scenes are a direct continuation to the "Neutral Zone Encounter." Here, the Enterprise encounters the Romulans first and is damaged before encountering the Bynars. I didn't depict the battle because with everything I've been through the past several months delaying my projects, I wasn't up to delaying this video any longer. I decided to leave it to the viewers imagination, which I think is better for it. With that out of the way, it turns out my family and I didn't move, but things were pretty screwed up for a while. I continued to work on this particular video during all that (just in a reduced amount, I love doing this, it helps me get away from things for a while.) Now that things have calmed down and with this finished, I have a bit more time to work on other projects. I have been working on this video for what feels like an eternity (9 months straight), it underwent many revisions while I tried to figure out what I was going for. I'm so happy it's finally done. This video is the first in my new "Voyages" series which will be loosely based on scenes from seasons from the original prime tv shows (right now just TNG). The basis for this series is my attempt to re-capture the look and feel of the original shows using just ships and music, while adding my own personal touches as well. As far as the other projects, I'm considering cancelling the "Prelude to Wolf 359" as a separate video an adding it to the beginning in (condensed form) to the "Battle of Wolf 359" video instead. The reason is with all the delays this year with my personal life, doing the prelude will take just too much time. Personally, I want this project over with ASAP but it's still months out at this point. We'll see what happens... I will shift focus to and from the battle as fatigue sets in and work on other concepts that I have been holding off on. Thank you for your patience and support.
I love that you fixed one of the biggest issues with the Bynar episode, I've always been annoyed that the starbase which looks EXACTLY like Earth Space Dock was supposedly upscaled to fit a Galaxy Class Starship, but instead you went with Andrew Probert's idea instead and had it dock to the exterior of the facility instead.
@@Maddin1701 It's so well done too. It's the same spacedock, but it just looks like it's been upgraded over time with additional support for larger ships.
I've always like the Starbase 74 being larger and Enterprise D going in side. I know Probert didn't want that but it's way grander than even this. Docking outside is nothing like passing through the doors and the spotlight dancing over the hull. (GIVE ME CHILLS) But that's doesn't mean the Starbase had to look exactly the same. This was a very good job at extrapolating an external dock for the Galaxy and he capture the scene correctly for Enterprises back out-turn and warp maneuver .... If you didn't have that you loose the grandeur and presence of the entire scene.
@@Maddin1701 That what the fan devs of star trek hidden frontier actualy were intending to use for deep space 12 starbase model as part of the built in exterior shipyards.
It doesn't matter if the effect is 35 years old or not, the iconic swoop from behind of the Enterprise going to warp is still gripping to this very day.
Still watching this! My 6 year old autistic son loves this too! He demands Star Trek in any form! My son loves your work as much as I to this day! Every original production episode/ movie; to your recreations!
Nice to see the proper scaling of the Excelsior and Constellation classes next to the Galaxy! Such beautiful and impressive work! It’s captured my imagination
This doesn't look like CG or life size like the movie, it looks amazingly like the original models and has the video light blur perfectly imitated. Absolutely stunning
I always loved the idea in the TNG tech manual that once a galaxy class docks at a major starbase, the turbolift network expands between the two, so you could get into the turbolift on the bridge and it can take you to whatever location on the starbase you wanted to go.
You sir have a talent beyond measure...bringing the Enterprise D to life as you have, the Stargazer and, if I'm not mistaken, at 7:12 your nod to the Ambassador Class as seen by the models in the Enterprise's briefing room and concept art are without a doubt STUNNING!!! Hope life's issues are becoming less of a taxation on you for I can't wait for your next upload of content. But if you do need the time, it'll be well worth the wait.
I know that at the time Greg Jein had to build a model for the Enterpise-C that was easier and quicker to construct but Andrew Probert's original Ambassador-class design was superior in every way (apart from imho the elongated nipple-shaped bussard collector caps lol). Huge shame it was never to be seen on-screen.
All this reminds me of how much I loved Star Trek. The new stuff lacks the soul/heart/love of the older stuff. I love being able to watch the old stuff at will.
Nostalgia is such an interesting feeling. I can remember having mixed emotions about first seeing the 1701-D being a lifelong TOS fan. Then of course getting used to it, but not entirely loving it. But then when she is destroyed in Generations, I felt a sense of loss. And now with rumors of "some type" of Enterprise D return in Picard S3 I am super excited to see her again. Excellent renderings as always. Thanks for sharing your gift with all of us.
This is absolutely incredible. The Galaxy Class Model is PERFECT in every way The Romular War Bird INCREDIBLE The Textures are almost photo REAL to the models The camera angles and Lens used are PERRRRRFECT...just freaking amazing The Warp Effects are PERRRRRFECT...high quality exactly what we remember, sharper, vibrant and in high resolution. I LOVE YOU!!!!
I love how you added the Hood to the glory shot of the Enterprise reattachment scene. It makes more sense for the Hood to stay clear until the operation is complete. Seeing the Excelsior-class starship beside the Galaxy-class is always one of my favorite shots from the show.
Brilliant stuff! I like how you worked the Probert version of the Ambassador class there at the end! Edit: I also like the modified Spacedock as Starbase 74; it makes a lot of sense to upgrade the smaller 23rd century spacedocks to accommodate the much bigger Galaxy-class sized ships rather than build even more gigantic versions of the same design.
Imagine the wasted resources to build a bigger command hanger for ESD for a ship mind you which could have had a relatively shorter lifespan but then again due to its overhaul an Odyssey Class Enterprise F was able to launch from its hanger.
I've poured over every detail of the Galaxy class. The only thing I wish there was more of...is the hull plate aztecing feature. When we see the Saucer close up during docking it would had scale to the scene which is the reason why aztecing was added to the Motion Picture Enterprise...to keep it from looking like a featureless smooth hull. Other than that...everything here is astonishingly perfect...and I mean that. When you see Enterprise roll under the camera before going to warp speed...The taper of the neck...the shape and size of the impulse engines are all variable depending on who makes the 3D model. Even the lips of the hull around the main deflector are PERRRRFECT...it's like someone laser scanned the studio model.
I'd like to see the TNG movies (First Contact, Insurrection, and Nemesis) with the Enterprise-D instead of the E. As much as I love the design of 1701-E, The Enterprise-D was their Ship, much like the Original TOS ship and her TMP refit is considered Kirk's ship.
I feel the same way. They said at the time that the D didn't look good enough for the big screen so that's why it was destroyed and replaced with the E but the upgrades they got for Generations proved otherwise
@@richardjohnson9543 Are you talking about the interior redesign or the Model? Because the movie quality details of the Model were always there, as seen in the TNG HD-Remastered Blu-rays. They just couldn't be seen by the standard TV definitions of the time. They go into details in one of the documentaries in season one.
@Richard Johnson The Model. I saw that documentary too and was pleasantly surprised that the D-Model was a film quality model. It's one of the reasons I bought the entire series on BluRay when they came out.
Oh my the beauty of this! I’m an editor, and I just love everything you’ve done here. The composition of the shots, the music cues… the timing of everything in that docking scene, with the suspense and triumph musically as the camera pulls back… top notch work!
Absolutely beautiful ! It looks so authentic to the show. You capture the look of models instead of aiming for realism of recreating it as a real spaceship. I hope you get so much work as it is a wonderful channel of high caliber talent. Thank you for doing this.
I was a little tired when i watched this video and the first few scenes with the saucer attachment completely fooled me into believing they were the actual scenes from the series. Excellent work!
Ahh the Picard maneuver. Love what you did with it, having the warp engines of the old Stargazer fizzle out under the might of the Enterprise tractor beam...
absolutely spectacular work!! Always bothered me that the same space dock that the Enterprise docks with in STIII, the EntD is also able to dock with.. that would make Starbase74 like 2 to 3 times larger than Spacedock around Earth.. but you made it believeable that its the same size as the station in STIII by adding those space docks around it.. very good work sir!! edit: Also you did the saucer/secondary hull scene better than in the pilot episode because you show it actually completing the docking sequence.. the pilot episode leaves the docking sequence sort of unfinished and then cuts to the rejoined starship... but your sequence is seamless... love it!! edit 2: Also.. forgot to touch on the most important thing.. good to hear that things are calming down for you and your family.. this world is a wild one now... and the less crazy things that happen to people the better.. good to see that you and them are getting into a better place with stability and all.
@@VictoryHighway No, it would have cost money. They had the Star Trek III footage that cost them nothing and they were going over budget and doing 7 day a week shooting for VFX.
@@VictoryHighway Gotcha. In that case, while the 6 foot Enterprise-D model would separate, the close up of the docking was a different model and larger in scale. Then, you'd probably spend days trying to composite both the saucer and the star drive to where they fit together seamlessly without one disappearing into another. Doable on a movie, but not on a weekly TV series.
Nice work showing off the true sizes of the Enterprise and the Warbird. I never realized in the show how much larger the they were supposed to be than the Enterprise. They looked relatively similar sized in the show. I certainly didn't get the impression that the Enterprise could fit inside that void in the middle of the Warbird. This gives you a much better feel for how massive these things were supposed to be.
This was beautiful, and I feel like that's an understatement. I loved how you presented the docking at Starbase 74, being external. Absolutely beautiful ship and video. Looking forward to more as you make them.
As before with your other videos, masterfully done. I love the use of the Ambassador class coming to rendezvous with the Enterprise to pick up the Stargazer, gives a nice continuity boost and shows that Starfleet does a lot of with their ships, as evidence points to the Excelsior class still being in service nearly 100 years after it's introduction at the tail end of the 23rd Century.
I love the attention to detail. The Starbase 74 segment is based on concept art in which the Enterprise was supposed to dock outside of the Spacedock due to the ships size, with a Turbolift allowing direct access to the base. Every thing is well done, This should totally be used to remaster TNG. This is as if it’s unused footage retouched and remastered.
I fully enjoyed seeing the Enterprise D docking at Starbase 74. It would make sense for a ship as large as the Galaxy Class to have to dock externally for refit and repair. I also enjoyed seeing the Narendra class starship make an appearance in the final scene to tow away the Stargazer. It definitely helps to see the technological predecessors of the Enterprise D, from the testbed that was the Narendra class, itself was a complete overhaul of the Ambassadors class. Nicely done!
My son loves this video (as do I) ....the Enterprise D looks so majestic!!! Also the Stargazer is spot on....love to see your take on the Battle of Maxia 🖖👍
This is nothing short of amazing. The D looks awesome and you casually threw in an ambassador class. Wich is the consept design if I'm not mistaken. It looks amazing!
Fantastic work as always. Love all the extra details as well as the clear affection and care for these ships. Season one may have been a rough start for TNG but can we have a moment of recognition for how much better the music was than the dry, safe, boring compositions we were getting by season seven?
Absolutely amazing. These shots ring incredibly true. I've seen season 1 so many times, and I'd have no problem believing they actually came from the show. The Probert Spacedock concept was great, and I loved seeing the original Ambassador design at the end. Truly remarkable work. Thanks for sharing.
I can only say this for myself. I’m glad you have gotten a chance to work on your projects again. Despite all that is going on, you still continue to impress. I think your takes on the Saucer reconnection from “Farpoint” from both bridges was a very nice touch, along with the USS Hood dropping out of warp and joining the Enterprise in orbit. I think the reconnection-into the transition into being fully reconnected was seamless; I loved it. Additionally, your other work, is amazing. What gets me is the little things that you’ve added. Your additional structure you added for the starbase, was a very nice touch. Maxia-you gave life to that episode, while respecting the work that was already present, it’s like you took some of “Peak Performance” (regarding the Stargazer’s engines powering up, and the shut down at the very end of the Picard Maneuver) were all great pieces. You put a lot of love into all the work you do-swear I feel like you should have been part of Paramount, a long time ago. Glad to see your work again my friend. Take care!
Bro the fact that you used the un used model for the Enterprise C is amazing. We need to see more of that amazing design! Love your work!!!! Take my money?
This Was AMAZING! Thoroughly enjoyed this so very much. It made me want to see the story of Voyager shown through ship shots only, from the Caretaker to flying out of that Cube returning home. I know I am asking for too much lol. Amazing work as always, thank you so much for these!!!!
Very cool! I like the little changes made here and there, like the added outside docking bay for the spacedock, or the little Narendra-class cameo helping tow away the Stargazer. Can't wait to see more. :)
Hello, JTV. As a Power Ranger would say: Morphinominal! What a perfect way to continue the countdown to the 35th anniversary of my #1 overall "Star Trek" show: the Emmy-winning "Next Generation." Thank you for sharing.
All an amazing work of moving art! Great job! Especially loved the updating of the Starbase! Having the additions of outside docking bays makes much more sense than completely rebuilding an entire base to accomodate larger vessels like the Galaxy-Class.
I know that's what the art department really wanted to do, but I'm still in the Robert Justman camp of seeing the awe and spectacle of seeing the Enterprise-D in Starbase 74 to boost their production value.
@@danielhenderson8316 From a drama and and awe and spectacle POV, seeing the Enterprise-D docking and leaving and then docking again with the Trek theme playing over it I absolutely love it's attempts to recapture those kind of moments seen in TMP, TWOK, and TSFS. I accept that sometimes showing good TV must outweigh in-universe fictional logic and practicality which is what your CGI displays and captures beautifully...but would it have made for that same TV awe and spectacle and even nostalgia of TOS movies? It may have done, but who knows...
@@Alan1701b The other bad part about it was the series was having big problems getting VFX done in time for episodes, so this let them do “The Menagerie” for TNG where they got a heavy VFX episode for nearly free. Anything they would have done to change it would have added cost, crunch time, and probably wouldn’t look nearly as good.
Again, awesome work JT, you are really knocking out the park with these amazing renders. I always look forward to seeing your new vids because I know they will never disapoint :)
OMG I know how much of a nerd I am because at 3:52 I'm all "ummm actually, that docking arm is attaching where the emergency egress doors for the main shuttlebay are, and the interconnect hard points are on the rear spine of the stardrive section above the main impulse exhause and between shuttlebays 2 and 3, according to the STTNG Technical manual" *pushes glasses up* ;D heehee, this is amazing, I'm being super silly not serious at all, this is amazing!!!!!!! AHHHH this is awesome, what a dream it must've been putting these animations together!
While I would reframe some of the original shots myself, I'm glad you corrected the scale of the Stargazer. It always felt wrong when it looked as large as the Ent.
I LOVE your work but I would like to make a suggesting, I know there is no sound in space but with the Saucer Reconnection scene, in the original episode there is a very satisfying "coupling" sound when the saucer reconnects with the stardrive and your version didn't have it, maybe that's something you could include if you ever make another one. Stellar work though. Can we just admire the absolutely amazing soundtrack for this show as well. Just so much to love here, the alternate docking for the Enterprise-D at Spacedock (which the producers wanted to do but never had the money for), the Probert-Ambassador Class... its just fantastic.
Great work as usual. I'm probably in the minority, but the 1st two seasons of TNG are my favourite, as they give a little glimpse into the ending lost era of Trek. Was especially happy to see the revisions Andrew Propbert proposed to the original spacedock design to accommodate the Galaxy Class. And the Ambassador Class there... alongside the D... poetry in motion!
I loved the early TNG years as well. It really felt like there was an infinite galaxy out there and was a weekly adventure movie while the later seasons went the other way and focused on interpersonal melodrama. I still thing Season 3 did the best job of combining the best of both approaches.
Bro! OMG!! "I haven't squealed like that since I was a little girl, thank-you!" is the Dr., Evil quote I have chosen for the Starbase 74 scene! You totally fixed the spacedoor size ratio thingy that (other) Trek fans harp on! 😃👍 Just slotting the Galaxy-Class model (1701-D) into one of those neat docking collars? Stroke of genius! All the scenes are clean, crisp and IDK if it's just the OG viewer in me noticing, but in the "Farpoint" scene when the Enterprise is done with MVAM mode/Separated Flight I thought I noticed a slight matte line around the ship as she orbits Deneb IV... again, prolly just me but the rest is friggin' awesome! 😁 Thank you for sharing this, and I hope that Volume 2 comes out soon! Can't wait! Be safe and healthy! Peace & Long Life! 🖖😎
Very very VERY nice. Hats off to the Probert Ambassador too, I love that ship design and so wish they had used it instead. Also, you don't need to say the Enterprise was damaged in the Romulan encounter - remember she took a pounding in THE ARSENAL OF FREEDOM from the demo weapon and was in danger of being destroyed. Naturally using stock footage for every shot of the Enterprise resulted in no visible damage - this "new" story fixes that.
I can't tell you how much I adore your work!! I have watched this video many many times over the few months since its release ,and I just love it so very much! I anxiously await volume two. I know your plate is full with projects but I would love to see a alternate version of the TNG Films with the D instead of the E. I can't wait to see the premiere of The Battle of Wolf 359!!! Thank you my friend!! You are a treasure to the Star Trek fan community!
For those of you who may be wondering why the Enterprise is damaged in the "Starbase 74/Bynars" scenes, those scenes are a direct continuation to the "Neutral Zone Encounter." Here, the Enterprise encounters the Romulans first and is damaged before encountering the Bynars.
I didn't depict the battle because with everything I've been through the past several months delaying my projects, I wasn't up to delaying this video any longer. I decided to leave it to the viewers imagination, which I think is better for it.
With that out of the way, it turns out my family and I didn't move, but things were pretty screwed up for a while. I continued to work on this particular video during all that (just in a reduced amount, I love doing this, it helps me get away from things for a while.) Now that things have calmed down and with this finished, I have a bit more time to work on other projects.
I have been working on this video for what feels like an eternity (9 months straight), it underwent many revisions while I tried to figure out what I was going for. I'm so happy it's finally done. This video is the first in my new "Voyages" series which will be loosely based on scenes from seasons from the original prime tv shows (right now just TNG). The basis for this series is my attempt to re-capture the look and feel of the original shows using just ships and music, while adding my own personal touches as well.
As far as the other projects, I'm considering cancelling the "Prelude to Wolf 359" as a separate video an adding it to the beginning in (condensed form) to the "Battle of Wolf 359" video instead. The reason is with all the delays this year with my personal life, doing the prelude will take just too much time. Personally, I want this project over with ASAP but it's still months out at this point.
We'll see what happens...
I will shift focus to and from the battle as fatigue sets in and work on other concepts that I have been holding off on.
Thank you for your patience and support.
Welcome back
Your work is worth waiting for. Take care of yourself, we'll be here whenever you're ready
No worries bud. Look after yourself. We will still be here :)
Your videos are always worth the wait. You only have obligation to yourself and family. Be well.
Glad to see your work again. Thank you for sharing as always and continue to do what you need to. (AWESOME work!)
I love that you fixed one of the biggest issues with the Bynar episode, I've always been annoyed that the starbase which looks EXACTLY like Earth Space Dock was supposedly upscaled to fit a Galaxy Class Starship, but instead you went with Andrew Probert's idea instead and had it dock to the exterior of the facility instead.
I think so too. It's way better with the outside docking clamps for bigger sized starships.
@@Maddin1701 It's so well done too. It's the same spacedock, but it just looks like it's been upgraded over time with additional support for larger ships.
I've always like the Starbase 74 being larger and Enterprise D going in side. I know Probert didn't want that but it's way grander than even this. Docking outside is nothing like passing through the doors and the spotlight dancing over the hull. (GIVE ME CHILLS) But that's doesn't mean the Starbase had to look exactly the same. This was a very good job at extrapolating an external dock for the Galaxy and he capture the scene correctly for Enterprises back out-turn and warp maneuver .... If you didn't have that you loose the grandeur and presence of the entire scene.
Also have to point out the ship scaling. It always bugged me that almost every ship was roughly the same size as the Enterprise D.
@@Maddin1701 That what the fan devs of star trek hidden frontier actualy were intending to use for deep space 12 starbase model as part of the built in exterior shipyards.
If there’s ever an award for the “best looking object of all time”, then the Enterprise D has my vote. Awesome work as always!
To use another shows mantra: “One man can make a difference” -Knight Rider
Amazing work. So Faithful to it in fact, it looks like a period piece
It doesn't matter if the effect is 35 years old or not, the iconic swoop from behind of the Enterprise going to warp is still gripping to this very day.
Still watching this! My 6 year old autistic son loves this too! He demands Star Trek in any form! My son loves your work as much as I to this day! Every original production episode/ movie; to your recreations!
Nice to see the proper scaling of the Excelsior and Constellation classes next to the Galaxy! Such beautiful and impressive work! It’s captured my imagination
This doesn't look like CG or life size like the movie, it looks amazingly like the original models and has the video light blur perfectly imitated. Absolutely stunning
I always loved the idea in the TNG tech manual that once a galaxy class docks at a major starbase, the turbolift network expands between the two, so you could get into the turbolift on the bridge and it can take you to whatever location on the starbase you wanted to go.
You sir have a talent beyond measure...bringing the Enterprise D to life as you have, the Stargazer and, if I'm not mistaken, at 7:12 your nod to the Ambassador Class as seen by the models in the Enterprise's briefing room and concept art are without a doubt STUNNING!!!
Hope life's issues are becoming less of a taxation on you for I can't wait for your next upload of content. But if you do need the time, it'll be well worth the wait.
That ship is my favorite tng era starfleet ship. I’d love to captain one
I know that at the time Greg Jein had to build a model for the Enterpise-C that was easier and quicker to construct but Andrew Probert's original Ambassador-class design was superior in every way (apart from imho the elongated nipple-shaped bussard collector caps lol). Huge shame it was never to be seen on-screen.
All this reminds me of how much I loved Star Trek. The new stuff lacks the soul/heart/love of the older stuff. I love being able to watch the old stuff at will.
it's great to see the Ambassador Class concept flying along side the Galaxy. They're gorgeous together!
This is beyond amazing!!! I wish the show could be redone and upscaled with these kinds of graphics!
They did improve the effects a little for the HD release on Blu-ray. I noticed some of the explosions were totally redone, not just upscaled.
This was amazing! I loved it. Especially that last outro after the Stargazer handoff and before the 'end credits'. Don't hear that very often.
Nostalgia is such an interesting feeling. I can remember having mixed emotions about first seeing the 1701-D being a lifelong TOS fan. Then of course getting used to it, but not entirely loving it. But then when she is destroyed in Generations, I felt a sense of loss. And now with rumors of "some type" of Enterprise D return in Picard S3 I am super excited to see her again. Excellent renderings as always. Thanks for sharing your gift with all of us.
This is absolutely incredible.
The Galaxy Class Model is PERFECT in every way
The Romular War Bird INCREDIBLE
The Textures are almost photo REAL to the models
The camera angles and Lens used are PERRRRRFECT...just freaking amazing
The Warp Effects are PERRRRRFECT...high quality exactly what we remember, sharper, vibrant and in high resolution.
I LOVE YOU!!!!
I love how you added the Hood to the glory shot of the Enterprise reattachment scene. It makes more sense for the Hood to stay clear until the operation is complete. Seeing the Excelsior-class starship beside the Galaxy-class is always one of my favorite shots from the show.
Brilliant stuff! I like how you worked the Probert version of the Ambassador class there at the end!
Edit: I also like the modified Spacedock as Starbase 74; it makes a lot of sense to upgrade the smaller 23rd century spacedocks to accommodate the much bigger Galaxy-class sized ships rather than build even more gigantic versions of the same design.
Imagine the wasted resources to build a bigger command hanger for ESD for a ship mind you which could have had a relatively shorter lifespan but then again due to its overhaul an Odyssey Class Enterprise F was able to launch from its hanger.
It was great to see Andy Probert's original concept for an Ambassador class starship in action! Thank you! Well done!
holy fuck this looks 1 to 1 with the models! your work never ceases to amaze me
I've poured over every detail of the Galaxy class. The only thing I wish there was more of...is the hull plate aztecing feature. When we see the Saucer close up during docking it would had scale to the scene which is the reason why aztecing was added to the Motion Picture Enterprise...to keep it from looking like a featureless smooth hull.
Other than that...everything here is astonishingly perfect...and I mean that. When you see Enterprise roll under the camera before going to warp speed...The taper of the neck...the shape and size of the impulse engines are all variable depending on who makes the 3D model. Even the lips of the hull around the main deflector are PERRRRFECT...it's like someone laser scanned the studio model.
Incredible! These scenes look like they were always there. So authentic looking.
I'd like to see the TNG movies (First Contact, Insurrection, and Nemesis) with the Enterprise-D instead of the E. As much as I love the design of 1701-E, The Enterprise-D was their Ship, much like the Original TOS ship and her TMP refit is considered Kirk's ship.
I feel the same way. They said at the time that the D didn't look good enough for the big screen so that's why it was destroyed and replaced with the E but the upgrades they got for Generations proved otherwise
@@richardjohnson9543 Are you talking about the interior redesign or the Model? Because the movie quality details of the Model were always there, as seen in the TNG HD-Remastered Blu-rays. They just couldn't be seen by the standard TV definitions of the time. They go into details in one of the documentaries in season one.
@@TONYGILLEY The Enterprise D (my fave) was great for 4:3 framing, and the E was created for the wide cinema aspect ratio.
Speak for yourself. IMO the Enterprise-E is the best Enterprise.
@Richard Johnson The Model. I saw that documentary too and was pleasantly surprised that the D-Model was a film quality model. It's one of the reasons I bought the entire series on BluRay when they came out.
Oh my the beauty of this! I’m an editor, and I just love everything you’ve done here. The composition of the shots, the music cues… the timing of everything in that docking scene, with the suspense and triumph musically as the camera pulls back… top notch work!
Thank You! :)
@@JTVFX1 XD the look on Picard's face when he saw what the Ferengi bought the tmp Stargazer next to their ship.
@@FLAME4564 A couple years later, the Ferengi return this time with a Borg Cube in tow and Picard again is like "That's my old ship!"
Absolutely beautiful ! It looks so authentic to the show. You capture the look of models instead of aiming for realism of recreating it as a real spaceship. I hope you get so much work as it is a wonderful channel of high caliber talent. Thank you for doing this.
I was a little tired when i watched this video and the first few scenes with the saucer attachment completely fooled me into believing they were the actual scenes from the series. Excellent work!
Love that you showed battle damage,hated on the shoes they never did.
Ahh the Picard maneuver. Love what you did with it, having the warp engines of the old Stargazer fizzle out under the might of the Enterprise tractor beam...
This is beautiful! I only hope one day we'll get to see a JTVFX CGI masterpiece of the Battle of Sector 001 from First Contact!
absolutely spectacular work!! Always bothered me that the same space dock that the Enterprise docks with in STIII, the EntD is also able to dock with.. that would make Starbase74 like 2 to 3 times larger than Spacedock around Earth.. but you made it believeable that its the same size as the station in STIII by adding those space docks around it.. very good work sir!!
edit: Also you did the saucer/secondary hull scene better than in the pilot episode because you show it actually completing the docking sequence.. the pilot episode leaves the docking sequence sort of unfinished and then cuts to the rejoined starship... but your sequence is seamless... love it!!
edit 2: Also.. forgot to touch on the most important thing.. good to hear that things are calming down for you and your family.. this world is a wild one now... and the less crazy things that happen to people the better.. good to see that you and them are getting into a better place with stability and all.
Yeah, the docking always bugged me because of the cut. They probably had to do it that way because of the practical models.
@@VictoryHighway No, it would have cost money. They had the Star Trek III footage that cost them nothing and they were going over budget and doing 7 day a week shooting for VFX.
@@danielhenderson8316 I meant the saucer docking.
@@VictoryHighway Gotcha. In that case, while the 6 foot Enterprise-D model would separate, the close up of the docking was a different model and larger in scale. Then, you'd probably spend days trying to composite both the saucer and the star drive to where they fit together seamlessly without one disappearing into another. Doable on a movie, but not on a weekly TV series.
@@danielhenderson8316 yeah. I kinda wish they fixed it in HD remaster though. They did replace some effects shots with CGI, and could’ve fixed it.
Nice work showing off the true sizes of the Enterprise and the Warbird. I never realized in the show how much larger the they were supposed to be than the Enterprise. They looked relatively similar sized in the show. I certainly didn't get the impression that the Enterprise could fit inside that void in the middle of the Warbird. This gives you a much better feel for how massive these things were supposed to be.
Phenomenal work, seriously. You can see the passion thats gone into this
This is wonderfully well done. Brought tears to my eyes to see the Enterprise so beautifully rendered and with the music, it’s top notch.
Absolutely fantastic work! You’re helping us relive the best times of Trek and keep it alive, for that you’ll always have my thanks and support.
Brilliant stuff. So well done. I can see the hours poured into this. Thank you very much.
Loved that you used the original Ambassador concept. It felt natural seeing it used as another vessel in the fleet
This was beautiful, and I feel like that's an understatement. I loved how you presented the docking at Starbase 74, being external. Absolutely beautiful ship and video. Looking forward to more as you make them.
A great addition and enhancement to a show I grew up with during my teenage years.
I legitimately thought I was looking at outright actual footage from the episodes! The quality match is impeccable!
As before with your other videos, masterfully done. I love the use of the Ambassador class coming to rendezvous with the Enterprise to pick up the Stargazer, gives a nice continuity boost and shows that Starfleet does a lot of with their ships, as evidence points to the Excelsior class still being in service nearly 100 years after it's introduction at the tail end of the 23rd Century.
Beautiful. Absoloutly amazing, well done. Looking forward to the next volumes
As always, your work is amazing. Beautiful!!!!
I love the attention to detail. The Starbase 74 segment is based on concept art in which the Enterprise was supposed to dock outside of the Spacedock due to the ships size, with a Turbolift allowing direct access to the base. Every thing is well done, This should totally be used to remaster TNG. This is as if it’s unused footage retouched and remastered.
This was absolutely beautiful and brilliant.
I fully enjoyed seeing the Enterprise D docking at Starbase 74. It would make sense for a ship as large as the Galaxy Class to have to dock externally for refit and repair. I also enjoyed seeing the Narendra class starship make an appearance in the final scene to tow away the Stargazer. It definitely helps to see the technological predecessors of the Enterprise D, from the testbed that was the Narendra class, itself was a complete overhaul of the Ambassadors class. Nicely done!
The Enterprise D looks like a studio model. Bravo!!! This is what I'd like to see out of computer graphics scenes in the upcoming series. So good!
My son loves this video (as do I) ....the Enterprise D looks so majestic!!! Also the Stargazer is spot on....love to see your take on the Battle of Maxia 🖖👍
This is nothing short of amazing. The D looks awesome and you casually threw in an ambassador class. Wich is the consept design if I'm not mistaken. It looks amazing!
Bloody amazing! Fantastic work.!
This is fantastic! You included two of the things I really love about s1: saucer separation, and that music playing for The Neutral Zone.
This is awesome! I love the docking structure you added to the Spacedock.
Fantastic work as always. Love all the extra details as well as the clear affection and care for these ships. Season one may have been a rough start for TNG but can we have a moment of recognition for how much better the music was than the dry, safe, boring compositions we were getting by season seven?
Splendid work! It was great seeing all the other ships especially on the Warbird shot at 3:00. Very menacing. Loved the Picard Manoeuvre
You have an magnificent job with the Stargazer did BRAVO.
Now we can see how small she is betwen the Enterprise-D.
Absolutely amazing. These shots ring incredibly true. I've seen season 1 so many times, and I'd have no problem believing they actually came from the show. The Probert Spacedock concept was great, and I loved seeing the original Ambassador design at the end. Truly remarkable work. Thanks for sharing.
Stellar work! I love it. I literally was just watching the D's destruction scene(s) from Generations so this is even more poignant to see.
Wow - the quality of your work is outstanding!
These are the best Trek CGI videos on the internet today.
The clarity, the precise match with the original score and motion control AND the faithful improvements are what makes this extremely rewatchable
I can only say this for myself. I’m glad you have gotten a chance to work on your projects again. Despite all that is going on, you still continue to impress. I think your takes on the Saucer reconnection from “Farpoint” from both bridges was a very nice touch, along with the USS Hood dropping out of warp and joining the Enterprise in orbit. I think the reconnection-into the transition into being fully reconnected was seamless; I loved it.
Additionally, your other work, is amazing. What gets me is the little things that you’ve added. Your additional structure you added for the starbase, was a very nice touch. Maxia-you gave life to that episode, while respecting the work that was already present, it’s like you took some of “Peak Performance” (regarding the Stargazer’s engines powering up, and the shut down at the very end of the Picard Maneuver) were all great pieces. You put a lot of love into all the work you do-swear I feel like you should have been part of Paramount, a long time ago. Glad to see your work again my friend.
Take care!
The music from the first few seasons of TNG was so good!
That was a beauty!! Well done!
Bro the fact that you used the un used model for the Enterprise C is amazing. We need to see more of that amazing design! Love your work!!!! Take my money?
BEAUTIFUL! had to fight back a little tear there.
Welcome back, JTVFX. It's great to see your amazing work again. Hope you're doing well.
This Was AMAZING! Thoroughly enjoyed this so very much.
It made me want to see the story of Voyager shown through ship shots only, from the Caretaker to flying out of that Cube returning home.
I know I am asking for too much lol.
Amazing work as always, thank you so much for these!!!!
Very cool! I like the little changes made here and there, like the added outside docking bay for the spacedock, or the little Narendra-class cameo helping tow away the Stargazer. Can't wait to see more. :)
Hello, JTV. As a Power Ranger would say: Morphinominal! What a perfect way to continue the countdown to the 35th anniversary of my #1 overall "Star Trek" show: the Emmy-winning "Next Generation." Thank you for sharing.
Amazing work. Loved the use of the Ambassador model
Fantastic. Your creativity is always impressive. Keep up the brilliant work.
All an amazing work of moving art! Great job! Especially loved the updating of the Starbase! Having the additions of outside docking bays makes much more sense than completely rebuilding an entire base to accomodate larger vessels like the Galaxy-Class.
I know that's what the art department really wanted to do, but I'm still in the Robert Justman camp of seeing the awe and spectacle of seeing the Enterprise-D in Starbase 74 to boost their production value.
@@danielhenderson8316 From a drama and and awe and spectacle POV, seeing the Enterprise-D docking and leaving and then docking again with the Trek theme playing over it I absolutely love it's attempts to recapture those kind of moments seen in TMP, TWOK, and TSFS. I accept that sometimes showing good TV must outweigh in-universe fictional logic and practicality which is what your CGI displays and captures beautifully...but would it have made for that same TV awe and spectacle and even nostalgia of TOS movies? It may have done, but who knows...
@@Alan1701b The other bad part about it was the series was having big problems getting VFX done in time for episodes, so this let them do “The Menagerie” for TNG where they got a heavy VFX episode for nearly free. Anything they would have done to change it would have added cost, crunch time, and probably wouldn’t look nearly as good.
Wonderfully done!
Again, awesome work JT, you are really knocking out the park with these amazing renders. I always look forward to seeing your new vids because I know they will never disapoint :)
Amazing work. Seriously impressive!
Epic, your videos are getting better and better and better!
It's good to have you back.
OMG I know how much of a nerd I am because at 3:52 I'm all "ummm actually, that docking arm is attaching where the emergency egress doors for the main shuttlebay are, and the interconnect hard points are on the rear spine of the stardrive section above the main impulse exhause and between shuttlebays 2 and 3, according to the STTNG Technical manual" *pushes glasses up* ;D heehee, this is amazing, I'm being super silly not serious at all, this is amazing!!!!!!! AHHHH this is awesome, what a dream it must've been putting these animations together!
You never disappoint!
Excellent work as always!
JTVFX, what’s the proto-Galaxy looking ship at the end? It looks like the Ambassador-Class concept. Fits perfectly for the era.
Excellent work!
Excellent work. I love (1) the external docking and (2) Probert Ent-C.
While I would reframe some of the original shots myself, I'm glad you corrected the scale of the Stargazer. It always felt wrong when it looked as large as the Ent.
Fantastic work!
I LOVE your work but I would like to make a suggesting, I know there is no sound in space but with the Saucer Reconnection scene, in the original episode there is a very satisfying "coupling" sound when the saucer reconnects with the stardrive and your version didn't have it, maybe that's something you could include if you ever make another one. Stellar work though. Can we just admire the absolutely amazing soundtrack for this show as well.
Just so much to love here, the alternate docking for the Enterprise-D at Spacedock (which the producers wanted to do but never had the money for), the Probert-Ambassador Class... its just fantastic.
Amazing work!
Great work as usual. I'm probably in the minority, but the 1st two seasons of TNG are my favourite, as they give a little glimpse into the ending lost era of Trek. Was especially happy to see the revisions Andrew Propbert proposed to the original spacedock design to accommodate the Galaxy Class. And the Ambassador Class there... alongside the D... poetry in motion!
I loved the early TNG years as well. It really felt like there was an infinite galaxy out there and was a weekly adventure movie while the later seasons went the other way and focused on interpersonal melodrama. I still thing Season 3 did the best job of combining the best of both approaches.
JTVFX I love that you included the "Andrew Probert concept" Enterprise C in the video!!! I love that version of the ambassador class ship!!
Excellent video, the graphics are superb!!! I always enjoy your videos!!! 🖖
Awesome, great work!
I absolutely love this
Glad you are back and hope everything is well. Looking forward to all of your future projects.
Bro! OMG!! "I haven't squealed like that since I was a little girl, thank-you!" is the Dr., Evil quote I have chosen for the Starbase 74 scene! You totally fixed the spacedoor size ratio thingy that (other) Trek fans harp on! 😃👍 Just slotting the Galaxy-Class model (1701-D) into one of those neat docking collars? Stroke of genius! All the scenes are clean, crisp and IDK if it's just the OG viewer in me noticing, but in the "Farpoint" scene when the Enterprise is done with MVAM mode/Separated Flight I thought I noticed a slight matte line around the ship as she orbits Deneb IV... again, prolly just me but the rest is friggin' awesome! 😁 Thank you for sharing this, and I hope that Volume 2 comes out soon! Can't wait! Be safe and healthy! Peace & Long Life! 🖖😎
Outstanding!!!! Always get excited by your vids ....great to see and hope life is treating you well 😊
This is so freaking good !
No words can describe this masterpiece!
Some of your best work
Very very VERY nice. Hats off to the Probert Ambassador too, I love that ship design and so wish they had used it instead. Also, you don't need to say the Enterprise was damaged in the Romulan encounter - remember she took a pounding in THE ARSENAL OF FREEDOM from the demo weapon and was in danger of being destroyed. Naturally using stock footage for every shot of the Enterprise resulted in no visible damage - this "new" story fixes that.
Great content as always
wow just wow!!!! everything looks just perfect.
Brilliant well done !!! Love the Galaxy class and nice to see an Ambassador class at the end too (:
I can't tell you how much I adore your work!! I have watched this video many many times over the few months since its release ,and I just love it so very much! I anxiously await volume two. I know your plate is full with projects but I would love to see a alternate version of the TNG Films with the D instead of the E. I can't wait to see the premiere of The Battle of Wolf 359!!! Thank you my friend!! You are a treasure to the Star Trek fan community!