Excellent short film! It is good to see Star Trek return to its roots: professionals working well together toward a common goal. The actors are believable and have chemistry. Ms. Brown, in particular, is charming and utterly believable as a Starfleet captain. And the Enterprise B has never looked better. Nice work.
The guy was AY TOO OLD TO BE AN ENSIGN. THAT IS THE FIRST OFFICER RANK AND ONLY FOR YOUNGSTERS LIKE Harry Kim age. This stuff always bugged me on STNG which tried to stick with a logical military rank formula, but often failed! Just like taking YEARS to finally develop the enlisted rank like Chief O’Brien who didn’t get a proper rank insignia until the 3rd season of DS9!!
Oh…what a beautiful, poignant, thoughtful, truly wonderful episode, full of mystery, excitement, fond memories of loved ones, curiosity, humor, &, most of all…fun🥰🥰🥰🥰!! To the cast & crew, thank you for sharing this amazing episode!! More please
This is wonderful. I love these characters! Captain Keller has a great presence, and Ensign Harriman shows a real 'Star Fleet' wonder at everything. Really can't praise the acting highly enough. I also love that the production was kept small and achievable, letting the characters and writing do the heavy lifting really made this feel like a Star Trek show.
A very well made and entertaining film. I love the Enterprise-B and John Harriman. I think he got a bad rap in Generations. Congratulations and another wonderful Star Trek film.
It was weak but ok, the Harriman ancestor was WAY too old to be an ensign rank, which is for very young officers! He was at least 38 and should have been at least a full lieutenant or lt commander! Like Data 26 years in Star Fleet and an Android should have been at least a commander like Riker! Plus any lower rank immediately stands when a full captain addresses them! My 23 years in a real military makes me an expert...
Loved every second! What a lovely, soft, gentle, very clear, voice Captain Keller has. Great job, all concerned. Can't wait for "Death among the stars".
Thank you! Yes Alexa is both...very talented as an actress but also has an incredible voice. Her day job is actually a voice over artist! Was there any other moments/elements of the film you enjoyed in particular? Yes! That one...well...as the name suggests is quite a dramatic one! And its 100% filmed already!
@@SGUDistantHope Yes, i did have a favourite moment. Unfortunately it didn't lead anywhere. I thought it would. Maybe it will turn out to be part of the next, or another future episode. Finding the old Star fleet com-badge. It leaves so many possibilities open for future episodes.
Great Fan film Samuel. You are a true inspiration to us fans. Great audio and video. Fantastic visual effects. Side note: Captain Harriman appreciation days, as always is on Tuesdays. Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Excellent Excelsior - Enterprise -B I really enjoyed this episode. And stories about Captain Harriman and the Lost Stories... Should have been a TV Series after Generations... ✨ ⭐ ☀️
I loved it! My only cringe came from when Harriman was gushing over the phaser and the barrel of the weapon was pointing right at the Captain. Better awareness of muzzle control please...even in the 24th century! Cheers!
That and his age and rank are ridiculous. Ensign is the first officer rank and for people fresh out of The Academy etc not 35to 40 year old men! Plus, they didn’t really solve a mystery it’s still a mystery as to who, what, why ,when!
Thank you for this. I watched it together with my dad. You can feel the respect for Star Trek, the passion for recreating it's vibe, the dedication to detail and the genuine fun being had. Until very, very recently I had no idea how much Captain Harriman's character had been fleshed out, I was only aware of Alan Ruck's brief portrayal in Generations. I love the design of TOS movie era ships. Any time I get to see them mixed in with TNG/ DS9/ Voyager era, it makes me smile. I saw it stated in another comment, seeing starfleet officers portrayed as professionals and actual mature adults is sorely missed. All the previous series had their jokes and fun, but it was never world-breaking. Captain Keller's line. "I don't have much interest in non-science missions." really spoke to me. I enjoy all aspects of classic Star Trek: diplomacy, action/ confrontation, exploration, etc. but the scientific aspect is one I sorely miss. Ensign Harriman's lines about feeling the pressure of his ancestors' legacies can be seen as also speaking about the legacies of all the classic Star Trek series. TH-cam fan videos can be a real mixed bag, IMO Ensign Harriman and Captain Keller held their own and more with this mission.
I know right!! When i envisioned this film...my first Runnabout film i said HAY...lets do it PROPERLY :D I dont know if anyone's shown the back of the Runnabout in any form since the 1990's in TNG! Was there anything else about the film you enjoyed in particular?
2nd! Which is %100 Better than 1st!! The writing and delivery are delightful. Believable and likable characters. Wonderful photography & visuals, nothing "amateur" about this. Some of the Best fan produced Star-Trek I've had the pleasure to watch. Whatever mojo you're brewing over there Keep doing it! 🖖 The story begs to know more about this world, I wish the Capt. & Ensign had more time there.
Alexa is amazing! Were lucky to have such a natural captain in the cast! was there anything else you like about the film in particular? any highlights? We would love to hear more! Very nice that you enjoyed it so much...we do these films to be watched and enjoyed!
I'm wondering . . . Perhaps the Ensign experienced something equivalent to what Captain Picard did in STNG Season 5 Episode 25, "The Inner Light" (one of my all time favorites, I happily admit), as a half hour flew by as he held the phaser. A lot of intrigue in this episode, I cannot help but think Sam😊 included "easter egg" encounters in this film for us to ponder. Really excellent episode, Bravo to all of you and thank you very much for your efforts!
Ha! Yeh...it occurred to me...use the canon! Lets bring out a shuttle we never see...add some more fun! Yeh, those tricorders...so expensive (Like more than some smaller films entire budget) but...but...when you have them you can just add them to any and all films which makes sense and they just sing production value! Was there anything else about the film you enjoyed? would love to hear a more detailed review :D
Thanks Ian! Many nice words there :D Isen't it great to see Captain Keller back...and not in a life or death situation ha! Can you go into any specific bits you enjoyed in it? Any small moments or aspects?
@@SGUDistantHope I enjoyed the scene's that showed the outside of the shuttle and when they were in the shuttle, also the chemistry between Alexa and Marcus was awesome.
Nice little story that brings two generations together (figuratively). I like that they didn't explain everything - that there was still some mystery - and any chance to see the magnificent Enterprise-B is welcome. Well done!
This was true core of Star Trek and being part of Star Fleet. No Space Battles or dire life and death situation, just pure exploration for sake of exploring. And they did solve a mystery regarding how desolate planet might contain tiny Oasis of life. Then again if anything gone wrong, they're could be stranded forever.
Thank you! That's very kind! What about the episode did you enjoy specifically? Any favourite moments? What made it one of your favourites...since we have released so many at this point! Let us know!
That was Star Trek at its best. I enjoyed this episode very much. I'm looking forward to the next appearance of Captain Keller who is such a friendly, pleasant and thoughtful person. Live long and prosper and keep on trekking. 🖖
VERY SMOOOTH! ACTORS VOICING SEAMLESS !! It was like watching a regular production! Shuttles looked nice ESPECIALLY THE DS9TYPE SHUTTLE-EVEN CAUGHT THE ELUDE TO DS9 THEME IN THERE!! And! YOU HAD ME WORRIED THE 70 year Mystery was going to esculate!( for why would ANY OFFICER ABANDON THEIR WEAPON & Com Badge!? Not to mention that -Lost in time segment-Tree Folk Ferries in Space??? Back on the ship😅(Glad it was still there!-my NEXT WORRY WAS THE FOUND PHASER PISTOL BEING POINTED IN THE DIRECTION OF THE CAPTAIN😳-But all ended well😅😅(loved the detail of the entry shuttle landing in the space station too! I look forward to seeing the others -IN ORDER!( That was ALWAYS A BIG -HOLD THE PRESSES!-WHEN THEY WOULD RUN THE ORIGINAL SERIES(in its Entirety in ORDER!-folks today spoiled with new shows running In Order! & saying they wont watch it any other way! Growing up with the reruns &o ther shows-you NEVER DAW THINGS IN ORDER! 🤣AGAIN YOUR FAN PRODUCTION -WELL PLAYED PEOPLE! WELL PLAYED! EXCELLENT MUSIC BLENDING TOO!!
It's always great to see more Star Trek Fanfilm productions. There are always more stories to be told in the universe. :) The story is compelling and well done. I do have feedback for the visuals however. Especially the space shots. Please do not see me writing this as hating. I know how much hard work goes into this and it is good work! It's really just feedback and things I think that could be improved. The models used in the fanfilm are great and rich with details, but the lighting is doing them a big disservice. The flat and overly bright lighting, as well as the lack of hard, dark shadows, makes them look much more like toys or unreal objects (they are unreal of course, but CGI always has the goal of looking as real as possible :D ). I'm not talking about implementing Picard-style lighting (I like actually seeing what is going on :P I still love PIC tho) During scenes like 0:36 or 0:57, the flat lighting and the washed out shadows really take away from the scene. Especially during 0:57, the big lights pointing towards the promenade might make the station look much more impressive if the shadows were darker and the smaller lights a bit stronger. It looks like a great light setup for a majestic space station - so let the station light itself! :) I guess you are trying to go for a more OG Trek look aka TNG, DS9, etc era. Especially DS9 utilized harder shadows and less ambient light to hide imperfections of the early CGI, which makes some scenes still hold up well to this day. They ramped up the glow of the warp nacelles instead for example. Without Raytracing, they didnt really have light bouncing off the hull, but it still made for a visually interesting picture. But they did have real ray tracing when using the physical models in the shows, to have light actually being reflected on the hull. Think of the Defiant doing her loop in the final battle of Cardassia or the Enterprise D approaching the Amargosa observatory during her first shot in Generations. Or even the fleet battle in First Contact. While there were no physical models besides the Big-E (and the Defiant, I believe), most of the models used in that battle were much worse than the quality models in this fanfilm - but the lighting made all the difference. But as I said, I'm not hating. The lighting does certainly work for some scenes. The Runabout fly-by at around 4:55 is pure *chef kiss*. It looks perfect. Paired with the planet at 5:10 with the hard shadows makes for great composition. I'm a huge fan of the lighting done in "Resistance: a Star Trek Fan Production". The contrast and color grading make for a very interesting much more real look overall. Maybe a solid middleground between those two would amp up the realism in the VFX shots.
What you offered and gave is called "constructive criticism" which is helpful in order to make adjustments/improvements. The "hating" you mentioned is called "destructive criticism" which is never helpful. You did well.
Great film. Excelsior class is my favourite, so always great to see the Enterprise B. Interesting mystery on why the phaser and badge got left behind. Nice to see Captain John Harriman to get some positive attention, wish we'd seen more of him in Generations. I always imagined him as a Captain struggling to live up to Kirks legacy, doesn't always get it right, but still one of the best Captains. 😀🖖
He has his ancestors' phaser lucky him and has Patrick Stewart, who played Captain Picard in the TNG episode 14 of season 4 said to the Paxans to humans a mystery is irresistible and thos fan film is a very good example of that,thumbs up to you for a great job on the production and very good story line👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍!!!!
Nice! Good performances, definite improvement in the compositing - felt like they really were in the runabout and only a couple of minor hints of the green screen. Fun little adventure that leaves just enough unanswered that a sequel or prequel is totally warranted. Also judicious use of musical cues from the movie era TNG, DS9 & Voyager.
Thanks so much! yes...that's always a challenge! This was certainly one of our larger budget films and yet...still crammed into a small package! Was there any particular parts of the film you enjoyed? any moments or scenes? Let us know!
@@SGUDistantHope My favorite is when it's revealed that Keller also wanted to beam down. She knows the risks, weighs them, and is motivated by a very relatable impulse.
11:58 geeze, one would think starfleet would teach phaser safety. he just violated all 4. 1. theres no such thing as an uncharged phaser. always treat them as if the safties have been bypassed. 2. never point the muzzle at anything you do not intend to fire at (in other words, its considered bad form to muzzle sweep your superior officers or your own head over and over again) 3. be aware whats in front of, beside, and behind your target, 4. keep your appendages off the activation switch until youre ready to fire the phaser. none the less a great episode.
2:07 11 months later, and I just got that Harriman pitched the idea of the Prometheus-Class to Scotty. It’d make sense that he’d be the one responsible for such a thing. Aside from just that nod? I loved this episode, I’m rewatching it now after seeing Captain Keller in the Prodigy Reckoning episodes. Same with all the others she is in, from The Holy Core where she lost her first officer in a temporal incident, and the Icarus incident where she lost her ship, the U.S.S. Vigilance to a natural graviton surge from the star she was examining. She’s forward thinking, curious, tries to be as understanding in any situation, and doesn’t let the downsides get ahold of her. I’d say? Despite losing her First officer then her ship later? I think Keller would be a very good captain to serve under in Starfleet!
Loved it! Definitely part of my canon. One small critique: The station could use some more work. The ships look as good as physical models, but the station is still very much cgi by comparison, if that makes sense. Maybe it needs better texturing or something, I dunno. But the actors were charming and had good chemistry. I liked the small mystery and personal connection. It's a nice change of pace from galaxy ending threats.
Hey man! Thanks! Ha, that 3D model of the station was made for Starship Intrepid in like 2004. I kit bashed it to be a "Custom" station as a reference and honouring of that show. Indeed! no giant threats...just hopefully...a surprisingly satisfying Star Trek story...and hopefully a nice part 2 in the Keller storyline and follow up to Icarus last year! Was there any specific moments or lines you loved?
Really well put together. Intrigued by the mention of Tobias Richter in the credits, that's a name I remember very fondly from the days of Amiga public domain animations of work bees and similar. Which model was his that's still in use these days?
Thanks! Was there anything about the film you piratically enjoyed? We would love to hear! Tobias made the Exterior of the Runabout! Really beautiful model and really allowed us to make some wonderful shots!
@@SGUDistantHope I think you did well to populate the lounge area with soft focus CG characters, and as I'd expect with Samuel the in-flight segments were very show accurate. I also liked the dialogue around the phaser being pristine, because I immediately had a mental note as to why it would be so having been there so long. I also wondered about the lost time perception. My only note, such as it isn't, is that hair sometimes got lost on the blue/green/orange screen - not my area but I don't know if another colour or something would help? I noticed you'd reproduced the window verticals in the Runabout although maybe they'd be lighter? Don't think we saw that section of the runabouts very often...
Very, very convincing - especially the acting, but also the story and the rest of the details. Big compliment! Keep it up. I am very grateful to experience real Star Trek again and not the ..... we get served today. Thank you!
.......Maybe they are :D...Its really fun when you get to go backwards in the timeline and foreshadow things organically, the audience knows the result but our characters are just, exploring ideas/thoughts. The fact it directly links in with Kellers last film AND Harrimans next film (Fallen Heroes) is all the more sad. Was there anything else you enjoyed about the film in particular? any favourite moments or other elements?
Really well made and acted! Very "classic" Star Trek exploration story. One thing though, and this is just my opinion, Ensign Herriman seemed a bit old to be just an Ensign, I would have made him a Lt. Commander or full Commander to coincide with his most likely tenure in Starfleet. However, I also do understand that one can join Starfleet at a more advanced age (within reason of course) and become an Ensign later in life. Loved this!!
Thanks! I know not everyone keeps track of the grand storyline but Harriman was a full LT a few years ago, got demoted because of "actions" and put his career back 13 years. Its all told in stories we have filmed and we think really deepens the characters :D th-cam.com/video/C6znkR0QEA0/w-d-xo.html this is the trailer for the film where he gets demoted.
Thanks man!! :D Yeh it was fun, if stressful to shoot outside...we had to shoot around some very loud noises from only a little bit past the tree line! Was there anything else about the film you enjoyed in particular? any moments or lines of dialogue?
@@SGUDistantHope I know lactation shooting can be tough for sound especially when it comes to things like sci-fi and the sound sounds anachronistic, but none of that came across, so well done. Also, I liked the nod to Dr Zimmerman at the beginning; perhaps that's because I'm just a huge fan of the Doctor. 😉
Thanks Donald! Nice of you to spend the time checking the film out! What did you like about it in particular? any scenes that worked especially well for you or...individual moments? we would love to hear!
Putstanding story. And beautiful call back to tge Enterprise B. Loved the outdoor locations Would love to know how those items were left behind though. Lol Amazing as always.
Just discovered your channel. So impressed with this short film. The two actors were really likeable. The scenes on the shuttle reminded me of the episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Timescape, from Season 6 with Picard, Geordie, Data and Troy returning from the conference and having a bite to eat. Very well done!
Splendid! I love the product u guys put out. I gotta tell ya, as someone who works with firearms, his handling of that phaser made me extremely uncomfortable. All i saw was GUN!!!
Wonderfully done. Either of those two actors could hold my attention by him or herself. Was the comment 'it was' still 'fun' also a tribute to that famous Captain? And, are you going to show us what happened to Captain Harriman at the Oasis? I think Sam 'dreamed' about it during those 'lost' 30 min. Might be a good tie in to the Alien race 'discovered' on TNG that 'seeded' the planets with various races. Btw, I've been racking my brain (for 30 min😉) trying to figure out why the name Keller makes me think of Star Trek, and I finally got it: Edith Keeler.
Thanks Sector Zero One...sorry about what happened in Sector 001...hope that less zero meant it was a easier time for you ;) What did you like about the film in particular? any highlights? We would love to hear more! Very nice that you enjoyed it so much...we do these films to be watched and enjoyed!
@@SGUDistantHope I really enjoyed how it captured the the feeling of exploration for the sake of satisfying curiosity and the expansion of knowledge. No calamity. No pending world ending disaster afoot. No superheroics. No melodramatic tension between characters. Just "hop in and point the ship that-a-way" to uncover a mystery. I loved it.
Thanks Keith! Very kind words! What did you like about the film in particular? any highlights? We would love to hear more! Very nice that you enjoyed it so much...we do these films to be watched and enjoyed!
@@SGUDistantHope It all worked out just fine. Perhaps The Enterprise NCC -1701-B could have been shown a bit more but your Star Trek film done just fine.
The Sidney class yeh! We love using all the different ship designs that make sense for the era, giving the audience more variety and a "lived in" feel.
Many ST fan films leave me a bit disappointed.This was quite good. No attacks ... no phaser fire, just a simple short story that connects back to the E-B without some time travel or unexpected appearance of John Harriman. The story is clearly written, well presented, and complete. Perhaps the only small question is why Sam just stopped scanning and looking around. His lost time was unfortunate. Thanks for an interesting short film!
Indeed, we wanted Kellers second outing to be pure science...vs her first films life and death! What did you like about the film in particular? any highlights? We would love to hear more! Very nice that you enjoyed it so much...we do these films to be watched and enjoyed!
I always said there is possibilities! The next series should be about the enterprise b in the late 23rd century. With a new crew and fimilure characters exploring new worlds. And settings with the romulands and kilingons and visit version 3 to go in time to retrieve captain kirk with the enterprise b with a new crew. Gary baxter
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This is the real Star Trek !! Much love to you Sam Cockings !! And your team !!
Thanks! We do try!
Do you have any favourite parts of the film, any elements in particular that just worked for you?
@@SGUDistantHope you are very welcome 🙏 and all of it is absolutely perfect I couldn’t ask for better than this,
Excellent short film! It is good to see Star Trek return to its roots: professionals working well together toward a common goal. The actors are believable and have chemistry. Ms. Brown, in particular, is charming and utterly believable as a Starfleet captain. And the Enterprise B has never looked better. Nice work.
Enterprise B why in God's name would you want that bucket of bolts😅
The guy was AY TOO OLD TO BE AN ENSIGN. THAT IS THE FIRST OFFICER RANK AND ONLY FOR YOUNGSTERS LIKE Harry Kim age. This stuff always bugged me on STNG which tried to stick with a logical military rank formula, but often failed! Just like taking YEARS to finally develop the enlisted rank like Chief O’Brien who didn’t get a proper rank insignia until the 3rd season of DS9!!
Loved it. High quality for a fan film. Impressive.
Oh…what a beautiful, poignant, thoughtful, truly wonderful episode, full of mystery, excitement, fond memories of loved ones, curiosity, humor, &, most of all…fun🥰🥰🥰🥰!! To the cast & crew, thank you for sharing this amazing episode!! More please
This is wonderful. I love these characters! Captain Keller has a great presence, and Ensign Harriman shows a real 'Star Fleet' wonder at everything. Really can't praise the acting highly enough. I also love that the production was kept small and achievable, letting the characters and writing do the heavy lifting really made this feel like a Star Trek show.
A very well made and entertaining film. I love the Enterprise-B and John Harriman. I think he got a bad rap in Generations. Congratulations and another wonderful Star Trek film.
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I felt the same. I know they had to highlight Capt. Kirk, but the new captain of a star ship wouldn't be captain unless he was a go getter.
There a good novel that redeemed him with a worthy story: "Serpents Among the Ruins"
Check it out
It was weak but ok, the Harriman ancestor was WAY too old to be an ensign rank, which is for very young officers! He was at least 38 and should have been at least a full lieutenant or lt commander! Like Data 26 years in Star Fleet and an Android should have been at least a commander like Riker! Plus any lower rank immediately stands when a full captain addresses them! My 23 years in a real military makes me an expert...
Loved every second!
What a lovely, soft, gentle, very clear, voice Captain Keller has.
Great job, all concerned.
Can't wait for "Death among the stars".
Thank you! Yes Alexa is both...very talented as an actress but also has an incredible voice. Her day job is actually a voice over artist!
Was there any other moments/elements of the film you enjoyed in particular?
Yes! That one...well...as the name suggests is quite a dramatic one! And its 100% filmed already!
@@SGUDistantHope
Yes, i did have a favourite moment.
Unfortunately it didn't lead anywhere. I thought it would.
Maybe it will turn out to be part of the next, or another future episode.
Finding the old Star fleet com-badge.
It leaves so many possibilities open for future episodes.
@@SGUDistantHope Ooh, she's a voice artist eh? I wonder if she does narration for books...
Great exploration of a 'lost' era - adventures of Enterprise B. Love seeing these two characters together too! 🎉 Runabout model is 👌
Picard said "I love a good mystery"....Who doesn't?....That was really good, Can't wait for the next one.
Great Fan film Samuel. You are a true inspiration to us fans. Great audio and video. Fantastic visual effects. Side note: Captain Harriman appreciation days, as always is on Tuesdays. Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Excellent Excelsior - Enterprise -B I really enjoyed this episode. And stories about Captain Harriman and the Lost Stories... Should have been a TV Series after Generations... ✨ ⭐ ☀️
I loved it! My only cringe came from when Harriman was gushing over the phaser and the barrel of the weapon was pointing right at the Captain. Better awareness of muzzle control please...even in the 24th century! Cheers!
That and his age and rank are ridiculous. Ensign is the first officer rank and for people fresh out of The Academy etc not 35to 40 year old men! Plus, they didn’t really solve a mystery it’s still a mystery as to who, what, why ,when!
The Runabout at warp was a gorgeous shot!
Thank you for this.
I watched it together with my dad.
You can feel the respect for Star Trek, the passion for recreating it's vibe, the dedication to detail and the genuine fun being had.
Until very, very recently I had no idea how much Captain Harriman's character had been fleshed out, I was only aware of Alan Ruck's brief portrayal in Generations.
I love the design of TOS movie era ships. Any time I get to see them mixed in with TNG/ DS9/ Voyager era, it makes me smile.
I saw it stated in another comment, seeing starfleet officers portrayed as professionals and actual mature adults is sorely missed. All the previous series had their jokes and fun, but it was never world-breaking.
Captain Keller's line. "I don't have much interest in non-science missions." really spoke to me. I enjoy all aspects of classic Star Trek: diplomacy, action/ confrontation, exploration, etc. but the scientific aspect is one I sorely miss.
Ensign Harriman's lines about feeling the pressure of his ancestors' legacies can be seen as also speaking about the legacies of all the classic Star Trek series.
TH-cam fan videos can be a real mixed bag, IMO Ensign Harriman and Captain Keller held their own and more with this mission.
This is what I call Star Trek.
It's a shame that the producers of today's Star Trek films and series no longer produce for Star Trek fans.
Truly spectacular! I hope maybe one day Sam will end up somehow on the enterprise b and maybe meet John Harriman. I can imagine his excitement.
Great to see the aft section of a Runabout again!
I know right!! When i envisioned this film...my first Runnabout film i said HAY...lets do it PROPERLY :D
I dont know if anyone's shown the back of the Runnabout in any form since the 1990's in TNG!
Was there anything else about the film you enjoyed in particular?
2nd! Which is %100 Better than 1st!!
The writing and delivery are delightful. Believable and likable characters.
Wonderful photography & visuals, nothing "amateur" about this.
Some of the Best fan produced Star-Trek I've had the pleasure to watch.
Whatever mojo you're brewing over there Keep doing it! 🖖
The story begs to know more about this world, I wish the Capt. & Ensign had more time there.
The gal has got some great acting chops and is a complete natural in front of the camera.
Alexa is amazing! Were lucky to have such a natural captain in the cast!
was there anything else you like about the film in particular? any highlights? We would love to hear more! Very nice that you enjoyed it so much...we do these films to be watched and enjoyed!
So beautiful! I wonder if people like this exist in our century...?❤❤❤
I'm wondering . . . Perhaps the Ensign experienced something equivalent to what Captain Picard did in STNG Season 5 Episode 25, "The Inner Light" (one of my all time favorites, I happily admit), as a half hour flew by as he held the phaser.
A lot of intrigue in this episode, I cannot help but think Sam😊 included "easter egg" encounters in this film for us to ponder. Really excellent episode, Bravo to all of you and thank you very much for your efforts!
awesome story, great acting, great effects, all of it felt very much like something that could have been in the shows.
Oh man! You had me at the Type 7 Shuttle, and those props! Man I want that tricorder haha!
Ha! Yeh...it occurred to me...use the canon! Lets bring out a shuttle we never see...add some more fun!
Yeh, those tricorders...so expensive (Like more than some smaller films entire budget) but...but...when you have them you can just add them to any and all films which makes sense and they just sing production value!
Was there anything else about the film you enjoyed? would love to hear a more detailed review :D
A very well produced episode and a great story for Captain Joan Keller and Ensign Sam Harriman to get to grips with and as usual excellent CGI Sam.
Thanks Ian! Many nice words there :D
Isen't it great to see Captain Keller back...and not in a life or death situation ha!
Can you go into any specific bits you enjoyed in it? Any small moments or aspects?
@@SGUDistantHope I enjoyed the scene's that showed the outside of the shuttle and when they were in the shuttle, also the chemistry between Alexa and Marcus was awesome.
Your ships shots somehow keep getting better when they are already superb.
Keep up the good work. Simple story with a callback to the Enterprise -B and Captain John Harriman.
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Nice little story that brings two generations together (figuratively). I like that they didn't explain everything - that there was still some mystery - and any chance to see the magnificent Enterprise-B is welcome. Well done!
Old school, no shooting, lots of plot. Interesting and good acting. Well done !
This was true core of Star Trek and being part of Star Fleet. No Space Battles or dire life and death situation, just pure exploration for sake of exploring. And they did solve a mystery regarding how desolate planet might contain tiny Oasis of life. Then again if anything gone wrong, they're could be stranded forever.
That was phenomenal, excellent episode, I love it, one of my favourite so far. Thank you thank you.
Thank you! That's very kind! What about the episode did you enjoy specifically? Any favourite moments? What made it one of your favourites...since we have released so many at this point! Let us know!
That was Star Trek at its best. I enjoyed this episode very much. I'm looking forward to the next appearance of Captain Keller who is such a friendly, pleasant and thoughtful person. Live long and prosper and keep on trekking. 🖖
VERY SMOOOTH! ACTORS VOICING SEAMLESS !! It was like watching a regular production! Shuttles looked nice ESPECIALLY THE DS9TYPE SHUTTLE-EVEN CAUGHT THE ELUDE TO DS9 THEME IN THERE!! And! YOU HAD ME WORRIED THE 70 year Mystery was going to esculate!( for why would ANY OFFICER ABANDON THEIR WEAPON & Com Badge!?
Not to mention that -Lost in time segment-Tree Folk Ferries in Space??? Back on the ship😅(Glad it was still there!-my NEXT WORRY WAS THE FOUND PHASER PISTOL BEING POINTED IN THE DIRECTION OF THE CAPTAIN😳-But all ended well😅😅(loved the detail of the entry shuttle landing in the space station too! I look forward to seeing the others -IN ORDER!( That was ALWAYS A BIG -HOLD THE PRESSES!-WHEN THEY WOULD RUN THE ORIGINAL SERIES(in its Entirety in ORDER!-folks today spoiled with new shows running In Order! & saying they wont watch it any other way! Growing up with the reruns &o ther shows-you NEVER DAW THINGS IN ORDER! 🤣AGAIN YOUR FAN PRODUCTION -WELL PLAYED PEOPLE! WELL PLAYED! EXCELLENT MUSIC BLENDING TOO!!
Pity the com badge was resting on top of new grown grass. Must have just been dropped there...
It's always great to see more Star Trek Fanfilm productions. There are always more stories to be told in the universe. :)
The story is compelling and well done.
I do have feedback for the visuals however. Especially the space shots. Please do not see me writing this as hating. I know how much hard work goes into this and it is good work! It's really just feedback and things I think that could be improved.
The models used in the fanfilm are great and rich with details, but the lighting is doing them a big disservice. The flat and overly bright lighting, as well as the lack of hard, dark shadows, makes them look much more like toys or unreal objects (they are unreal of course, but CGI always has the goal of looking as real as possible :D ). I'm not talking about implementing Picard-style lighting (I like actually seeing what is going on :P I still love PIC tho) During scenes like 0:36 or 0:57, the flat lighting and the washed out shadows really take away from the scene. Especially during 0:57, the big lights pointing towards the promenade might make the station look much more impressive if the shadows were darker and the smaller lights a bit stronger.
It looks like a great light setup for a majestic space station - so let the station light itself! :)
I guess you are trying to go for a more OG Trek look aka TNG, DS9, etc era.
Especially DS9 utilized harder shadows and less ambient light to hide imperfections of the early CGI, which makes some scenes still hold up well to this day. They ramped up the glow of the warp nacelles instead for example. Without Raytracing, they didnt really have light bouncing off the hull, but it still made for a visually interesting picture. But they did have real ray tracing when using the physical models in the shows, to have light actually being reflected on the hull. Think of the Defiant doing her loop in the final battle of Cardassia or the Enterprise D approaching the Amargosa observatory during her first shot in Generations.
Or even the fleet battle in First Contact. While there were no physical models besides the Big-E (and the Defiant, I believe), most of the models used in that battle were much worse than the quality models in this fanfilm - but the lighting made all the difference.
But as I said, I'm not hating. The lighting does certainly work for some scenes. The Runabout fly-by at around 4:55 is pure *chef kiss*. It looks perfect. Paired with the planet at 5:10 with the hard shadows makes for great composition.
I'm a huge fan of the lighting done in "Resistance: a Star Trek Fan Production". The contrast and color grading make for a very interesting much more real look overall. Maybe a solid middleground between those two would amp up the realism in the VFX shots.
What you offered and gave is called "constructive criticism" which is helpful in order to make adjustments/improvements. The "hating" you mentioned is called "destructive criticism" which is never helpful. You did well.
Great film. Excelsior class is my favourite, so always great to see the Enterprise B.
Interesting mystery on why the phaser and badge got left behind.
Nice to see Captain John Harriman to get some positive attention, wish we'd seen more of him in Generations. I always imagined him as a Captain struggling to live up to Kirks legacy, doesn't always get it right, but still one of the best Captains. 😀🖖
Love the highly detailed Runabout with the rear compartment visible through the windows. Nicely done.
He has his ancestors' phaser lucky him and has Patrick Stewart, who played Captain Picard in the TNG episode 14 of season 4 said to the Paxans to humans a mystery is irresistible and thos fan film is a very good example of that,thumbs up to you for a great job on the production and very good story line👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍!!!!
Nice! Good performances, definite improvement in the compositing - felt like they really were in the runabout and only a couple of minor hints of the green screen.
Fun little adventure that leaves just enough unanswered that a sequel or prequel is totally warranted.
Also judicious use of musical cues from the movie era TNG, DS9 & Voyager.
FANtastic work everyone. Thank you for this gem of Trek!
Very well done and in true Trek fashion many hat tips to the legends that made it all possible!
As other people have said this is excellent. A true star trek episode. Thank you.
I liked it. It packed a lot of content into the required short run-time, without feeling rushed.
Thanks so much! yes...that's always a challenge! This was certainly one of our larger budget films and yet...still crammed into a small package!
Was there any particular parts of the film you enjoyed? any moments or scenes? Let us know!
@@SGUDistantHope My favorite is when it's revealed that Keller also wanted to beam down. She knows the risks, weighs them, and is motivated by a very relatable impulse.
Very nice to have the continuity carried through from the previous episode. Well done. Looking forward to more of Captain Keller.
Fantastic production as always. You guys keep getting better and better.
Too short. I want more! This film was very professional and promises a great future for this company :)
11:58 geeze, one would think starfleet would teach phaser safety. he just violated all 4.
1. theres no such thing as an uncharged phaser. always treat them as if the safties have been bypassed.
2. never point the muzzle at anything you do not intend to fire at (in other words, its considered bad form to muzzle sweep your superior officers or your own head over and over again)
3. be aware whats in front of, beside, and behind your target,
4. keep your appendages off the activation switch until youre ready to fire the phaser.
none the less a great episode.
finally a story mentioning the enterprise B! thank you so much for this!
awesomely done, what a delightful story, effects are great
2:07 11 months later, and I just got that Harriman pitched the idea of the Prometheus-Class to Scotty. It’d make sense that he’d be the one responsible for such a thing.
Aside from just that nod? I loved this episode, I’m rewatching it now after seeing Captain Keller in the Prodigy Reckoning episodes. Same with all the others she is in, from The Holy Core where she lost her first officer in a temporal incident, and the Icarus incident where she lost her ship, the U.S.S. Vigilance to a natural graviton surge from the star she was examining.
She’s forward thinking, curious, tries to be as understanding in any situation, and doesn’t let the downsides get ahold of her. I’d say? Despite losing her First officer then her ship later? I think Keller would be a very good captain to serve under in Starfleet!
A wonderful ST story. Thank you
This was a great little episode!! Kudos 👏🏽 loved it!!
Another wonderful film. Can’t wait until the next!
Loved it! Definitely part of my canon. One small critique: The station could use some more work. The ships look as good as physical models, but the station is still very much cgi by comparison, if that makes sense. Maybe it needs better texturing or something, I dunno.
But the actors were charming and had good chemistry. I liked the small mystery and personal connection. It's a nice change of pace from galaxy ending threats.
Hey man! Thanks!
Ha, that 3D model of the station was made for Starship Intrepid in like 2004. I kit bashed it to be a "Custom" station as a reference and honouring of that show.
Indeed! no giant threats...just hopefully...a surprisingly satisfying Star Trek story...and hopefully a nice part 2 in the Keller storyline and follow up to Icarus last year!
Was there any specific moments or lines you loved?
Terrific story and outstanding dialogue. Bravo, as always.
Really well put together. Intrigued by the mention of Tobias Richter in the credits, that's a name I remember very fondly from the days of Amiga public domain animations of work bees and similar. Which model was his that's still in use these days?
Thanks! Was there anything about the film you piratically enjoyed? We would love to hear!
Tobias made the Exterior of the Runabout! Really beautiful model and really allowed us to make some wonderful shots!
@@SGUDistantHope I think you did well to populate the lounge area with soft focus CG characters, and as I'd expect with Samuel the in-flight segments were very show accurate. I also liked the dialogue around the phaser being pristine, because I immediately had a mental note as to why it would be so having been there so long. I also wondered about the lost time perception. My only note, such as it isn't, is that hair sometimes got lost on the blue/green/orange screen - not my area but I don't know if another colour or something would help? I noticed you'd reproduced the window verticals in the Runabout although maybe they'd be lighter? Don't think we saw that section of the runabouts very often...
Awesome shot of the Enterprise B and great lighting as well...none of that horrid blue lighting on Std.
Nice job and a great story line. Thanks again for your passion & commitment to tell a good story & also doing some fine acting!
Very, very convincing - especially the acting, but also the story and the rest of the details. Big compliment! Keep it up. I am very grateful to experience real Star Trek again and not the ..... we get served today. Thank you!
Very cool video! I look forward to seeing more!
Love this Filme. The ship can separate and the part fly at warp. Can be that talk of the Prometheus class. Nice to see more of the B
.......Maybe they are :D...Its really fun when you get to go backwards in the timeline and foreshadow things organically, the audience knows the result but our characters are just, exploring ideas/thoughts.
The fact it directly links in with Kellers last film AND Harrimans next film (Fallen Heroes) is all the more sad.
Was there anything else you enjoyed about the film in particular? any favourite moments or other elements?
Really well made and acted! Very "classic" Star Trek exploration story. One thing though, and this is just my opinion, Ensign Herriman seemed a bit old to be just an Ensign, I would have made him a Lt. Commander or full Commander to coincide with his most likely tenure in Starfleet. However, I also do understand that one can join Starfleet at a more advanced age (within reason of course) and become an Ensign later in life. Loved this!!
Thanks!
I know not everyone keeps track of the grand storyline but Harriman was a full LT a few years ago, got demoted because of "actions" and put his career back 13 years.
Its all told in stories we have filmed and we think really deepens the characters :D
th-cam.com/video/C6znkR0QEA0/w-d-xo.html this is the trailer for the film where he gets demoted.
Great job everyone! Loved the location shoots.
Thanks man!! :D Yeh it was fun, if stressful to shoot outside...we had to shoot around some very loud noises from only a little bit past the tree line!
Was there anything else about the film you enjoyed in particular? any moments or lines of dialogue?
@@SGUDistantHope I know lactation shooting can be tough for sound especially when it comes to things like sci-fi and the sound sounds anachronistic, but none of that came across, so well done. Also, I liked the nod to Dr Zimmerman at the beginning; perhaps that's because I'm just a huge fan of the Doctor. 😉
Very well done. Nice !!
Thanks Donald! Nice of you to spend the time checking the film out!
What did you like about it in particular? any scenes that worked especially well for you or...individual moments? we would love to hear!
Awesome video superior commander
Thanks Ozzie! ...give me a full review! What did you like about it? anything in particuar?
Putstanding story. And beautiful call back to tge Enterprise B.
Loved the outdoor locations
Would love to know how those items were left behind though. Lol
Amazing as always.
Samuel Cockings, keeping the spirit of Star Trek alive. This is more Star Trek than anything nuTrek.
I was impressed with your transport FX! Nicely done!
Good job. Keep 'em coming!
Awesome job on the storytelling the actors are great in their roles feeling very believable.
Amazing to see this, great refs. Was Sam Harriman behind the Prometheus project!
Also so much grin from me to see the Sarpedon flyby!
Just discovered your channel.
So impressed with this short film. The two actors were really likeable.
The scenes on the shuttle reminded me of the episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Timescape, from Season 6 with Picard, Geordie, Data and Troy returning from the conference and having a bite to eat.
Very well done!
Splendid! I love the product u guys put out. I gotta tell ya, as someone who works with firearms, his handling of that phaser made me extremely uncomfortable. All i saw was GUN!!!
Excellent as always, and still more to be explained I hope later...
Wonderfully done. Either of those two actors could hold my attention by him or herself. Was the comment 'it was' still 'fun' also a tribute to that famous Captain? And, are you going to show us what happened to Captain Harriman at the Oasis? I think Sam 'dreamed' about it during those 'lost' 30 min. Might be a good tie in to the Alien race 'discovered' on TNG that 'seeded' the planets with various races. Btw, I've been racking my brain (for 30 min😉) trying to figure out why the name Keller makes me think of Star Trek, and I finally got it: Edith Keeler.
Loved this! Congratulations to everyone involved.
But please stop muzzle flashing your captain!
Bravo !!!!!
I like the dialogue writing this time.
Every other line feels like a double entendre. I love it!
Awesome, many thanks😊
Very good and hands down better than current trek, it’s nice to be reminded what star fleet is and can be.
That was great!!! It has me smiling the whole way through 😁😁
Thanks Sector Zero One...sorry about what happened in Sector 001...hope that less zero meant it was a easier time for you ;)
What did you like about the film in particular? any highlights? We would love to hear more! Very nice that you enjoyed it so much...we do these films to be watched and enjoyed!
@@SGUDistantHope I really enjoyed how it captured the the feeling of exploration for the sake of satisfying curiosity and the expansion of knowledge. No calamity. No pending world ending disaster afoot. No superheroics. No melodramatic tension between characters. Just "hop in and point the ship that-a-way" to uncover a mystery. I loved it.
Really enjoyable to watch startrek too it's core. 🖖
Now this is Star Trek!!
Wow! Really well done! Keep up the good work. I can't wait to see the next one.
Thanks Keith! Very kind words!
What did you like about the film in particular? any highlights? We would love to hear more! Very nice that you enjoyed it so much...we do these films to be watched and enjoyed!
This is Tea and Crumpets Star Trek. Still, I like it. Good production mind you.
The captain would be great reading children's books
Awesome!
I have to admit it was a very good Star Trek Fan Show "Well Done"
Thank you! What did like about it/what moments worked for you? :D
@@SGUDistantHope It all worked out just fine.
Perhaps The Enterprise NCC -1701-B could have been shown a bit more but your Star Trek film done just fine.
This is really good stuff ! The acting is great !
Great. Well done.i m still expecting a twist and why the phaser was left and why the time seems to be dialated.
Excellent!
Thanks so much! What did you enjoy about our project in particular? We would love to hear!
Well acted and very professional.
i love the fan films.
Well done!
Thanks Mr Trek! What did you like about it in particular? any highlights? We would love to hear more!
@@SGUDistantHope Excellant CGI and live action camera work.
Noticed the ship Scotty was trapped in the buffer on the Dyson Sphere In orbit of the station. Nice work 😊
The Sidney class yeh! We love using all the different ship designs that make sense for the era, giving the audience more variety and a "lived in" feel.
@@SGUDistantHope Fantastic. Those little bits really make a difference. Little bits of proper cannon is the spice of Star Trek. It’s history 😘
I love runabouts
Many ST fan films leave me a bit disappointed.This was quite good. No attacks ... no phaser fire, just a simple short story that connects back to the E-B without some time travel or unexpected appearance of John Harriman. The story is clearly written, well presented, and complete. Perhaps the only small question is why Sam just stopped scanning and looking around. His lost time was unfortunate. Thanks for an interesting short film!
If Voyager hasn't been stranded in the Delta Quadrant, I bet Janeway would have loved that kind of scientific escapade....
Indeed, we wanted Kellers second outing to be pure science...vs her first films life and death!
What did you like about the film in particular? any highlights? We would love to hear more! Very nice that you enjoyed it so much...we do these films to be watched and enjoyed!
so cool
Thanks Ron! What did you like about it? anything in particular? Let us know!
I always said there is possibilities! The next series should be about the enterprise b in the late 23rd century. With a new crew and fimilure characters exploring new worlds. And settings with the romulands and kilingons and visit version 3 to go in time to retrieve captain kirk with the enterprise b with a new crew. Gary baxter