 "Sanctuary Lost" Official Review Thread |
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Rob Caves, Executive Producer, Editor, 3D Artist
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 Jan 1 2008, 12:11 PM
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With "Sanctuary Lost" going into sneek peek release, here is your chance to post questions, comments, reviews, etc.
The episode goes into wide release after the newsletter later in the week. Enjoy! Rob |
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Nick Cook, Support Staff
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Jan 1 2008, 02:33 PM
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Yay, first vote. I gave it an A. Great job all round. Brian turned in a fantastic script, though that comes as no surprise. Love the new characters, especially Rockney. Rockney rocks.
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Lieutenant J.G.
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Jan 1 2008, 02:35 PM
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I thought the story was excellent too, the new characters as well.
I liked Dr Ness the best. |
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Lieutenant
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Jan 1 2008, 02:48 PM
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Great first episode, the acting of the characters that we already know is a lot better then HF and the new characters fit in very well. Beau has improved alot. The storyline is very good and I like the idea of more spaceborn creatures to come
Very well done and heres to episode 2 |
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Nick Cook, Support Staff
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Jan 1 2008, 02:52 PM
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The last shot of the Helena warping off (presumably being watched) was pretty neat.
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Lieutenant
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Jan 1 2008, 02:58 PM
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The last shot of the Helena warping off (presumably being watched) was pretty neat. :agree:
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Lieutenant J.G.
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Jan 1 2008, 03:19 PM
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I hate the chatroom not wanting to let me into it. It's hindred me getting access to the episodes before. Any help would be appreciated!
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Lieutenant Commander
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Jan 1 2008, 03:27 PM
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I gave this one an A as well. I think the two breakout characters are going to Rockney and Ness because of their personalities. The story was well done, acting and special effects were also up to the quality I expect. Nice cameos as well keeping it within the same universe so it is very recommended and once it is released I am sure all will enjoy it.
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Lieutenant
 RAdm. Nick Covington, Phoenix Fleet. Http://ussblackhawk.starfleetuk.org Group: Members Posts: 415 Joined: 24-December 07 From: Milwaukee, WI Member No.: 3,860 |
Jan 1 2008, 03:44 PM
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I liked the show. nnot to impressed with jorian doubting aster he seen his uncanny mental abilitys before i am glad it seems he plans to atleast reserach it ofcourse they dont know what we do i dont see corey giving up.... i noticed in the credits at the beging coreys rank is missing is he not going to be considered an office are they going to keep him as menaly unfit for duty???
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Admiral
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Jan 1 2008, 03:54 PM
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One question: what is the name of the doctor's race?
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Lieutenant J.G.
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Jan 1 2008, 04:30 PM
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This was a great start. I loved the show. Now the hard part will be making each show better when you start with the bar so high.
I love the Scotty theme with the engineer that loves his ship again. |
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Camren T. Burton, DR/EQX Exec Producer
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Jan 1 2008, 04:43 PM
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I love the Scotty theme with the engineer that loves his ship again. :agree: Outstanding entrance for the U.S.S. Helena (sans HF)! I agree that Ness and Rockney seem to be the real 'breakout' characters in this episode. But I think Rockney is even more obsessed with his ship than Scotty was, to the edge of mental illness. ;D But I really like that! Ness . . . very quirky! That's the best adjective I can think of to describe him. The connection to Odyssey also makes it a very compelling new entrance into the Trek universe, and I rate this at an 'A'. Excellent directing work, Jenn!! Now I'm wishing that Helena was going to get equal billing as Odyssey, but unfortunately, that's not going to happen. Mayhaps, we'll see the Helena in Operation Beta Shield? :D The other thing I want to know is when we'll be able to DL the theme song for Helena? It's GREAT! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: |
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Rick Pike - Public Relations Pirate
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Jan 1 2008, 04:47 PM
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Very, very good startup for Helena Chronicles. I gave out a rare "A" Liked the new characters (really liked Dr. Mordan Ness and his quirky but lovable antics). Seems like there is potential for some light-heartedness as well as some serious drama to unfold. Good score, nice new theme. More later. Rick |
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Jan 1 2008, 04:58 PM
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One question: what is the name of the doctor's race? Doctor Ness is a Braidan. |
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Fleet Captain
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Jan 1 2008, 05:00 PM
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FANTASTIC! "A" overall! The writing, acting (for the most part), and FX were top notch. Only a few cases where the color keying were a little noticeable. Although the character of Knapp is necessary, I still have some problems with Dial's acting (but it's no better or worse than usual in this episode). PHENOMENAL acting by PK and Ben. Their characters stood out as extremely interesting because of the professional acting jobs. The foundation of the story with humans now being a long ways from the top of the food chain is very intriguing. I'm very anxious to know more about the Braiden.. hope that will be expounded on in future episodes.
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Admiral
Harman Rabb in Starfleet? Group: Members Posts: 9,599 Joined: 14-April 05 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 1,480 |
Jan 1 2008, 06:30 PM
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Doctor Ness is a Braidan. Thank you. |
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Captain
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Jan 1 2008, 09:12 PM
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Of course, an "A" rating! A brilliant start to a new series.
I agree with Camren--when can we download the theme song? I think it's my favorite out of ALL Star Trek theme songs. I love the look of the Helena--especially sickbay. I am in love with the sickbay. The red layout is sooo lovely, and it's something I don't think we've ever seen before. Dr. Ness is hilarious, and Rockney's love for "Helen" amusingly borders on insanity. I thought the fight with the kraken was amazing--giant space creatures!!! And, apparently, there's always a bigger fish... Was I the only one who laughed when some kraken guts stuck to the "camera" after the kraken exploded? What's up with Corey's stigmata? That looks to be an interesting storyline. |
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John Whiting, Thalek
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Jan 2 2008, 01:16 AM
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I need to watch it again; perhaps I was too tired when I watched it the first time. The story just didn't catch fire for me, and I don't know why.
The quirky characters strike me as not merely quirky, but borderline psychotic. Well-acted, of course, but something tells me the StarFleet psychs fudged some of the results. I'm hoping that giant monster storyline gets dealt with and resolved, unlike the parasite story in TNG. "A message was sent out, but we don't know where, nor what it said." Then nothing ever again until Hidden Frontier lightly touched on it. Wonderful acting jobs by everyone, and Jenn was her usual excellent self directing. Lemme watch it again when I'm actually awake and alert, and maybe my perspective will have shifted some. Rob, is there a way to boost the contrast on the live part of the video? I noticed that the actors are looking a little flat, with grays instead of blacks, et cetera. Nice CGI overall, and I know the Space Kraken was a royal pain to animate. |
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Rob Caves, Executive Producer, Editor, 3D Artist
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Jan 2 2008, 02:01 AM
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The more recent scenes have increased contrast. The "milky" scenes have the old contrast that was carried over from "Orphans of War".
Rob |
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Rear Admiral
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Jan 2 2008, 02:38 AM
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I loved it. It was a nice way to start. My only complaint was the B story of Corey was a little too drawn out, I thought that Jorian would have been more understanding. Though, that's already been mentioned.... but I get how Dao might not be so understanding. I have another DOCTOR I can adore! I have a headache, wanna treat it? :)
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