VERY, VERY, VERY NICELY DONE. WE DON'T GET THE CHANCE TO SEE MANY ON BOARD SHIP KLINGON STORIES AND I WAS IMPRESSED BY THIS ONE. THE UNIFORMS, MAKEUP, THE SHIP INTERIOR DESIGN, AND EXTERIOR, THE STORY , EVERYTHING WAS TOP NOTCH THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!GARY BAILEY KING OF DARKNESS
Great news! This production has been named an OFFICIAL SELECTION of the James Bond III Web/New Media Film Festival - 2019. Congratulations cast and crew!
+power543 fan films You are a CGI sorcerer, Sam! The front view of the ship is the best view of a K'Tinga I have ever seen. Always appreciate and respect your work!
What a most Klingons (and quite a few in military service today) forget is the warrior studies war to promote peace. For who but a psychopath would attack an opponent who was ready for attack and constantly vigilant? The true warrior fights him/herself as much as any opponent. They fight to keep themselves strong and pure. And it is seldom an easy struggle. And there is no dishonor in fear. Fear is healthy. It hones your senses and keeps you on your guard. The ones who say they have no fear are fools; or liars. Revel in the fact you have fear and have mastered it and are able to use it to strengthen you. This was a good episode. Thanks so much for sharing.
Always good to see Mr. Jack in the center seat. Tuck Stevens, a friend and fellow expert pupper snuggle thief continues to impress me. I will admit I'm not a huge fan of Klingon stories but this was good. Get well soon Mr. Jack, you are loved by all of us that call Potemkin Pictures our home!
Congratulations to Potemkin Pictures' casts and crews of "Spirit in the Star" and "Where They Have Gone, We Follow" for winning the James Bond III Innovation Award this past weekend!
This was very well done, great story and extraordinary effects. The only comments I would have would be to lower the overhead lighting overall, and then put centered Lighting on the actors and instruments. Maybe a soft orange light as if it was coming off of the consoles from beneath. And maybe a little bit of slight atmospheric smoke. Dimmer light and a bit of haze helps things blend in better such as brushstrokes and seams, and also makes it look more theatrical in general. It can also help sell some costume details and things that don't need to be highlighted with an overhead spotlight. This is a great production and would encourage you to make more, I like that you had a variety of Klingon races and incoporated Klingon phrases as well. Just a slight tweak with the lighting and that brings the production to the next level! Good luck and hope to see more in the future.
I Applaud these fan based efforts. But there is such a difference in this instance of the opening shots of the Klingon ship and how great it looks verses the more amateur look of the rest of the film. It sort disconnects for me. But well done in your efforts. I can't imagine how much effort is put into making theses.
We are amateurs and honestly proud of it. We have a budget of about $150 per production. If we could afford a better looking production, believe me, we'd all be glad to do it. The Klingon productions in particular cost far more than the $150 goes to pay for, and many of us chip in out of our own pockets for makeup, costumes, and construction materials. But we're here to have done, and do the best that we can, and keep getting better. Thanks for the interest and support!
Love the idea, and GGI shots were quite good, I like what you're trying to do and think it has great potential. However the acting I found often unconvincing. Costuming and makeup really do need a revamp. However, I do understand you can only work within whatever financial budget you have. One thing I did find a little of putting was no engine noise in the background. When there was no monologue it was too deathly quiet. Have you thought using a slightly modulated 70hz sinewave as a background engine or ship noise? Also, a few instrumentation noises would all so embellish the feel of being on a battlecruiser bridge. Regardless thanks for the vid anyway and I would be interested in seeing more.
Story: AWESOME Writing: AWESOME Wardrobe: AWESOME There are three things I would recommend: 1. The overhead light really flattens the scene and highlights the falsehood. Some actor-centered lighting, atmospheric haze and strategic background lighting would really help sell the scene 2. Audio. The on-camera mic makes it VERY hard to understand the dialogue. A cheap voice recorder or even an off-screen smartphone can capture better audio that can be synced in post. After all, sound is 80% of what you see in a film. 3. Get creative with camera angles and placements. Using prolonged wide shots during dialogue gets boring. The human eye is attracted to movement so you have to keep its attention. Overall, a very nice piece of work. A few tweaks and refinements and Paramount will be asking YOU for advice.
Most of that audio is from our TASCAM DR-40. We're continuing to look at other sound recorders, but I suspect we'll be replacing our mics this coming year. The overhead lighting will be addressed. This is the first time we've shot with the bridge in this particular configuration. We will also be using a fog machine to help add the haze you mentioned. And sadly, our bridge sets are quite small (the Klingon bridge is literally the left garage where my wife parks her Ford Focus), and we've little experience with the angles there. We'll be improving this with more practice. Thanks for the comments!
The DR-40 should be adequate if you use either boom mics or lapel mics. The general rule is the best audio recording is when the microphone is within 3 feet of the actor. Otherwise, the ambient noise drowns out the the dialouge. Please don't think I'm trying to tear down your production; I think it's great.
@@mikeeubank246 It really hasn't been what we thought it would be, either with omnidirectional, shotgun, lavalier, etc. I even sent it back to the service department because the ear jack stopped working, and they repaired it and sent it back, and it still doesn't work. We had to buy a camera for this year's shoots, so a new sound recorder is out of the question until 2020. :(
Because all four types of Klingons are seen in the shot: the blonde Klingons like Mara, the neatly groomed brown-haired Klingons like Koloth, the swarthy Klingons like Kang, and the knot-headed Klingons like Worf. Note: all Klingons eventually develop these "wisdom ridges" as they get older. Anything you saw on Enterprise was Federation propaganda. :D
I wondered how long it would take for someone to see that for what it was. The political commissar in the vein of The Hunt for Red October. Well played Sir, well played indeed.
@@JeanLucCaptain I think if you decide to do a fan film with time constraints , you have two options. Base your story on well known cannon or use quick Resolutions and allow others to debate the possible conclusion to what they just saw. One myth claims the pair of hearts turned the heavens to ashes. Qui'tu was also known in Klingon myth as a planet or place where God exists. They both can't be true so I went with at least one Klingon god still exists.
Wow! I've been watching Star Trek for 53 years, and I must say, that ranks as one of the most classic episodes!
VERY, VERY, VERY NICELY DONE. WE DON'T GET THE CHANCE TO SEE MANY ON BOARD SHIP KLINGON STORIES AND I WAS IMPRESSED BY THIS ONE. THE UNIFORMS, MAKEUP, THE SHIP
INTERIOR DESIGN, AND EXTERIOR, THE STORY , EVERYTHING WAS TOP NOTCH THANK YOU
SO MUCH!!!GARY BAILEY KING OF DARKNESS
ACE , BRAVO ELL DONE
Appreciate the look at Klingon soul.
Great news! This production has been named an OFFICIAL SELECTION of the James Bond III Web/New Media Film Festival - 2019. Congratulations cast and crew!
Beautiful rendering on the Cruiser. Film worthy.
Thank you! High Praise indeed!
I really loved how the orb impacted the ship.
+power543 fan films You are a CGI sorcerer, Sam! The front view of the ship is the best view of a K'Tinga I have ever seen. Always appreciate and respect your work!
Guys and gals i really enjoyed this one
What a most Klingons (and quite a few in military service today) forget is the warrior studies war to promote peace. For who but a psychopath would attack an opponent who was ready for attack and constantly vigilant? The true warrior fights him/herself as much as any opponent. They fight to keep themselves strong and pure. And it is seldom an easy struggle. And there is no dishonor in fear. Fear is healthy. It hones your senses and keeps you on your guard. The ones who say they have no fear are fools; or liars. Revel in the fact you have fear and have mastered it and are able to use it to strengthen you.
This was a good episode. Thanks so much for sharing.
I liked this.
Thank you so much for making this. 1000 times better than Alex Kurtzman's 3 inconsistent seasons of ST:D! Excellent story!
Excellent episode and that opening shot of the battle-cruiser looked epic! Really nice.
Thanks! Samuel Cockings did a fantastic job with the VFX for this production!
Sam Cockings is a CGI sorcerer! Amazing, probably the *best views* of the K'tinga I've ever seen!
Always good to see Mr. Jack in the center seat. Tuck Stevens, a friend and fellow expert pupper snuggle thief continues to impress me. I will admit I'm not a huge fan of Klingon stories but this was good. Get well soon Mr. Jack, you are loved by all of us that call Potemkin Pictures our home!
Ah yes, the Klingon episodes were always my favorite! Keep up the good work my friends!
Cool to see a different take on trek universe.
love this series!
Looks like we found a new Star Trek series as told by Klingons. Very entertaining well done one and all
Be sure and check out other Kupok productions.
For your viewing enjoyment, we've created a channel for fans of the Klingon battlecruiser Kupok:
ua-cam.com/video/6ZK4qP0BTmo/v-deo.html
Very nicely done!
Thanks. It was a fun production!
Congratulations to Potemkin Pictures' casts and crews of "Spirit in the Star" and "Where They Have Gone, We Follow" for winning the James Bond III Innovation Award this past weekend!
THE KLINGON D7 SHIP SHOTS WERE AMAZING.
Thanks!!! The space-based VFX were created by Samuel Cockings. We were delighted he contributed to this production.
@@Potemkin1711 of Trekyards? Anyway that was one of the best close up shot of the D7 KATINGA EVER.
@@esecallum That is correct. We were glad to have him onboard for this one.
Nice story keep it up
That was pretty cool
Nice job. I like the story.
pretty cool. not a bad idea. this gives insite from another perspective. I like this.
Absolutely fantastic, really good job
thanks!!!
This was very well done, great story and extraordinary effects. The only comments I would have would be to lower the overhead lighting overall, and then put centered Lighting on the actors and instruments. Maybe a soft orange light as if it was coming off of the consoles from beneath. And maybe a little bit of slight atmospheric smoke. Dimmer light and a bit of haze helps things blend in better such as brushstrokes and seams, and also makes it look more theatrical in general. It can also help sell some costume details and things that don't need to be highlighted with an overhead spotlight. This is a great production and would encourage you to make more, I like that you had a variety of Klingon races and incoporated Klingon phrases as well.
Just a slight tweak with the lighting and that brings the production to the next level! Good luck and hope to see more in the future.
Good job!
Klingon HaDi'Bah!
I Applaud these fan based efforts. But there is such a difference in this instance of the opening shots of the Klingon ship and how great it looks verses the more amateur look of the rest of the film. It sort disconnects for me. But well done in your efforts. I can't imagine how much effort is put into making theses.
We are amateurs and honestly proud of it. We have a budget of about $150 per production. If we could afford a better looking production, believe me, we'd all be glad to do it. The Klingon productions in particular cost far more than the $150 goes to pay for, and many of us chip in out of our own pockets for makeup, costumes, and construction materials. But we're here to have done, and do the best that we can, and keep getting better. Thanks for the interest and support!
Love the idea, and GGI shots were quite good, I like what you're trying to do and think it has great potential.
However the acting I found often unconvincing. Costuming and makeup really do need a revamp.
However, I do understand you can only work within whatever financial budget you have.
One thing I did find a little of putting was no engine noise in the background. When there was no monologue it was too deathly quiet.
Have you thought using a slightly modulated 70hz sinewave as a background engine or ship noise?
Also, a few instrumentation noises would all so embellish the feel of being on a battlecruiser bridge.
Regardless thanks for the vid anyway and I would be interested in seeing more.
Nice 🥃 !!!
still cool in 2019
Story: AWESOME
Writing: AWESOME
Wardrobe: AWESOME
There are three things I would recommend:
1. The overhead light really flattens the scene and highlights the falsehood. Some actor-centered lighting, atmospheric haze and strategic background lighting would really help sell the scene
2. Audio. The on-camera mic makes it VERY hard to understand the dialogue. A cheap voice recorder or even an off-screen smartphone can capture better audio that can be synced in post. After all, sound is 80% of what you see in a film.
3. Get creative with camera angles and placements. Using prolonged wide shots during dialogue gets boring. The human eye is attracted to movement so you have to keep its attention.
Overall, a very nice piece of work. A few tweaks and refinements and Paramount will be asking YOU for advice.
Most of that audio is from our TASCAM DR-40. We're continuing to look at other sound recorders, but I suspect we'll be replacing our mics this coming year.
The overhead lighting will be addressed. This is the first time we've shot with the bridge in this particular configuration. We will also be using a fog machine to help add the haze you mentioned.
And sadly, our bridge sets are quite small (the Klingon bridge is literally the left garage where my wife parks her Ford Focus), and we've little experience with the angles there. We'll be improving this with more practice.
Thanks for the comments!
The DR-40 should be adequate if you use either boom mics or lapel mics. The general rule is the best audio recording is when the microphone is within 3 feet of the actor. Otherwise, the ambient noise drowns out the the dialouge.
Please don't think I'm trying to tear down your production; I think it's great.
@@mikeeubank246 It really hasn't been what we thought it would be, either with omnidirectional, shotgun, lavalier, etc. I even sent it back to the service department because the ear jack stopped working, and they repaired it and sent it back, and it still doesn't work.
We had to buy a camera for this year's shoots, so a new sound recorder is out of the question until 2020. :(
Interesting, a Klingon story but why the young warriors without ridges
Because all four types of Klingons are seen in the shot: the blonde Klingons like Mara, the neatly groomed brown-haired Klingons like Koloth, the swarthy Klingons like Kang, and the knot-headed Klingons like Worf. Note: all Klingons eventually develop these "wisdom ridges" as they get older. Anything you saw on Enterprise was Federation propaganda. :D
ABOUT TIME THE KLINGONS GOT THEIR OWN STATE PROPAGANDA!
Be sure and check out our other KUPOK productions:
ua-cam.com/play/PLN2PsJbAILgmxXWEobtjwipSaTFe75GpB.html
@@Potemkin1711 KAPLA!
I wondered how long it would take for someone to see that for what it was. The political commissar in the vein of The Hunt for Red October. Well played Sir, well played indeed.
@@davemac2580 PLUS LITERAL DEUS EX MACHINA! i thought the Klingons killed their gods?
@@JeanLucCaptain I think if you decide to do a fan film with time constraints , you have two options. Base your story on well known cannon or use quick Resolutions and allow others to debate the possible conclusion to what they just saw.
One myth claims the pair of hearts turned the heavens to ashes. Qui'tu was also known in Klingon myth as a planet or place where God exists. They both can't be true so I went with at least one Klingon god still exists.