(JTVFX) Star Trek TNG Intro (RE-CREATION 2.0) 4kJTVFX2021-04-15 | Version 2.0 of my original TNG intro recreation now in 4k!
This video includes many fixes and improvements including animated crew members during the final flyover!
All rights go to CBS/Viacom.Wolf 359 and Beyond: A Preview - JTVFXJTVFX2024-06-06 | This preview showcases "Wolf 359: The Massacre, Part II" as well as other projects and concepts that I'll tackle in the future.
For best viewing results, please watch in 1440 or above, if possible.
All Rights go to CBS/Viacom/Paramount Global/Twentieth Century Studios/The Walt Disney Company, etcWolf 359: The Massacre (Part I) - JTVFXJTVFX2023-09-20 | The battle of Wolf 359 begins... It's stardate 44002.3, the Borg have arrived in the Wolf 359 system where Admiral Hanson's fleet is waiting.
Part 1 focuses on: - Sisko and the USS Saratoga - USS Righteous - Admiral Hanson - Locutus of Borg - With cameos by "Q," the Borg Queen and Ensign Liam Shaw of the USS Constance
All Rights go to CBS/Viacom/Paramount Global, etc.Wolf 359: The Massacre Part 1 (TEASER) (JTVFX)JTVFX2023-08-23 | Small teaser for the long awaited Battle of Wolf 359 video.
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If you haven't watched my "Wolf 359: The Prelude" videos yet, I *strongly* recommend that you watch them first to understand certain story elements. Links are below.
Wolf 359: The Prelude - Part 2 Link: youtube.com/watch?v=RaPLbgHfw44Wolf 359: The Prelude (Part II) - JTVFXJTVFX2023-06-01 | Part 2 and the epic conclusion to the prelude to the Battle of Wolf 359!
Wolf 359 Ship Classes - Ex Astris Scientia - ex-astris-scientia.org/articles/wolf359.htmWolf 359: The Prelude (Part I) - JTVFXJTVFX2023-05-11 | Part 1 of the prelude to the Battle of Wolf 359!
The New Providence colony on Jouret IV as been ripped away from the planet's surface, no sign remains of the 900 hundred inhabitants. A short time later, the U.S.S. Lalo disappears after possible contact with a Borg vessel, Starfleet orders the Enterprise to investigate. Meanwhile, Admiral Hanson begins preparations for a possible Borg invasion.
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Wolf 359 Ship Classes - Ex Astris Scientia - ex-astris-scientia.org/articles/wolf359.htmTeaser - Prelude to Wolf 359 (JTVFX)JTVFX2022-11-24 | A teaser for my upcoming video "Prelude to Wolf 359."
I just wanted to say thank you to all my subscribers for sticking with me and helping me reach the big 10,000 subscriber mark.
I intended for this video to be released days ago, but things have been pretty busy lately.
All right's go to CBS/VIACOM/Paramount GlobalStar Trek III: The Search for Spock - Auto Destruct Countdown (Reimagined)JTVFX2022-10-02 | A reimagining of the auto destruct display from Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
(Recommend to use headphones)
All rights go to Paramount Global, Viacom, CBS...USS Yamato: The Final Voyage (JTVFX)JTVFX2022-09-28 | From Star Trek TNG, a re-creation of events leading to the destruction of USS Yamato.
All rights go to CBS/Viacom/Paramount Global, etc.Star Trek III: The Search for Spock - Shield Display (Reimagined)JTVFX2022-09-25 | A reimagining of the shield display at Chekov's station during the battle over Geneis Planet.
This video showcases in real-time the progressive overload of the Enterprise automation systems from Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
All rights go to Paramount Global, Viacom, CBS...Voyages of the Enterprise-D: Volume 1 (JTVFX)JTVFX2022-08-29 | A collection of scenes loosely based on four episodes from Star Trek: TNG season 1.
All rights go to CBS/Viacom/Paramount Global, etc.(JTVFX) Stardate 6/12/22: An UpdateJTVFX2022-06-13 | See pinned comment for current progress.(JTVFX) Approaching Regula/Where is She? - Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanJTVFX2022-05-07 | A re-creation of the Regula scenes from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
All rights go to CBS/VIACOM/Paramount Global.Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Intro (25th Anniversary Edition) - JTVFXJTVFX2022-04-29 | A re-creation of the intro PC game "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy."
(Note: This is vfx only, no live action included.)
All rights go to CBS/Viacom/Paramount Global(JTVFX) Warp 7 - Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Re-creation)JTVFX2022-02-08 | A re-creation of the warp 7 scene from Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
All rights go to CBS/Viacom/Paramount.(JTVFX) Star Trek: The Motion Picture - Ending Warpout - (Re-creation)JTVFX2021-12-25 | A re-creation of the final warp out from Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
All rights go to CBS/Viacom/Paramount.(JTVFX) Aliens (1986) - USS Sulaco Flyby (Re-creation)JTVFX2021-12-09 | Another Sulaco flyby but this time as it was seen in Aliens.
All rights go to Twentieth Century Studios/Twentieth Century Fox/ The Walt Disney Company.(JTVFX) Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - Ghosts from the pastJTVFX2021-12-03 | All rights go to CBS/Viacom/Paramount.(JTVFX) Alien 3 - USS Sulaco FlybyJTVFX2021-11-26 | A test render I made that I decided to make a video out of.
All rights go to Twentieth Century Studios/Twentieth Century Fox/The Walt Disney Company.(JTVFX) Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - A Tall ShipJTVFX2021-11-26 | A recreation of the return from shore leave shuttle docking scene.
All rights go to CBS/Viacom/Paramount.(JTVFX) DS9 - Call To Arms - Alliance Fleet (Recreation)JTVFX2021-11-16 | A recreation of the infamous final scene from DS9 season 5 finale "Call To Arms."
All rights go to CBS/Viacom/Paramount.(JTVFX) Stardate 10/15/21: A Preview of things to come...JTVFX2021-10-15 | A preview of my up coming projects.
Now that you seen the video, several things need to be stated:
First, yes a Galaxy Class DOES participate in the Battle of Wolf 359 and it is Admiral Hanson's ship. My decision to add it was done after exhaustive research was done on the battle. The script and production notes of Best of Both Worlds Part 2 states both times the Enterprise is in communication with Hanson he is in a Galaxy Class starship ready room and later a battle bridge. As far as the red alert display behind him, we see ships with different bridge configurations all the time during the show, for example the USS Odyssey. The particular ship he was on may have used that type of display, or if anything else the production crew used it for dramatics. The production crew also confirmed all of this during the Graveyard scene we can see Galaxy class debris among the wreckage. You can debate whether it was from a Galaxy or from a variant, but my decision stands. You may not agree with seeing it there, but a Galaxy Class will be present at the battle.
Now in case any of you are wondering the name of this ship I have labeled it "USS Sojourn NCC-71811." Before everyone states there was only six Galaxy's built during this time, please remember that information comes from the TNG Tech manual and is NOT considered canon. There was nothing stated ON SCREEN during TNG's run that there were only six Galaxies built, or that the Constitution Class was retired for that matter.
Also, as for keeping the ship whole while Hanson is on the battle bridge I decided that while he made the Sojourn his flagship for the mission it's not his ship per se. The ships captain and bridge crew are commanding the ship from the main bridge while Hanson is using the battle bridge as a mission ops to coordinate the fleet.
That aside, as far as Wolf 359 goes, these shots are the first time since late August of 2020 that I have touched them. The release will definitely be next year. As I was reworking these shots I finally came up a possible concept that I think will work. Its too early to tell if it will or not, I'll update everyone as I make progress. One thing that I will say now is I will NOT be depicting every ships destruction. It will be far too time consuming build. You'll see ships pop, just not every last one.
It should also be stated that this is MY interpretation of the battle, not something official. Some details may not align perfectly with everyone. That's just the way it is.
Second, Starfleet Academy: I initially began this project early August. As of now all space shots and my first ground shot is complete. Next Year I'll build the Starfleet Academy itself. Here's where it gets messy: the live action footage. I'm faced with three possible ways to do this. First, my original concept would NOT include ANY live action but instead focus on the graphics and music with the video ending when Kirk's shuttle arrives at SFA. It's short but the quality remains consistent. Second, I will attempt to recreate the original backgrounds and rotoscope the actors into the new shots. But, that presents another problem, the footage used for the actors is low resolution and heavily compressed, even with AI up scaling it may not look good with HD backgrounds. If that doesn't pan out then I'll go for the easy way which is just use the original live action shots and upscale them. It will be night and day in terms of quality but it will be the entire intro.
Third, the "Mirror Universe Encounter" was born out of necessity. I couldn't find a high res K'Tinga model but I wanted to do the battle, so I got creative. So far the only potental issue may be the music, but I have no intention of touching Jerry Goldsmith's iconic score. If I ever find a good K'Tinga model I'll do the battle proper.
P.S. If anyone knows of a good K'Tinga model I could use, please let me know.
Lastly, I have been working almost continuously on projects since January. The holiday season is fast approaching, my eyes are tired and I need a break. I made this video to show various ideas I have and to let everyone know I'm still working. After this video there will be at least one more release before the New Year. After the New Year I'll resume, but for now I leave you with this. Enjoy!(JTVFX) Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country - Leaving Spacedock (Recreation)JTVFX2021-07-29 | A recreation from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country of the Enterprise-A leaving Spacedock.
All rights go to CBS/Viacom/Paramount, etc.(JTVFX) Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home - Prologue (Recreation)JTVFX2021-07-29 | A recreation of Star Trek IV's opening prologue. For all of the shots in this video, I revisited my old Star Trek III renders and brought them up to my current standards.
Credits: Constitution - Al Dinelt (Tralfaz) Excelsior - WileyCoyote Spacedock - Alexander Klemm (Nightfever) Klingon BoP - Chris Kuhn/Alexander Klemm (Nightfever) Earth Textures - Andrew Kramer
All rights go to CBS/Viacom/Paramount, etc.(JTVFX) Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home - The Probe (Recreation)JTVFX2021-07-16 | A recreation from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home of the probes journey from the Saratoga and the Neutral Zone to Spacedock and Earth. Includes two COMPLETELY NEW scenes not from the film. First the "Yorktown Encounter" and the "Mars Battle" where Starfleet attempts to stop the probe before it reaches Earth.
All rights go to CBS/VIACOM/Paramount Pictures.(JTVFX) Star Trek III The Search for Spock - Returning to SpacedockJTVFX2021-04-15 | A recreation from Star Trek III: The Search for Spock of the Enterprise
returning to Spacedock.
All rights go to CBS/Viacom/Paramount Pictures.(JTVFX) Star Trek Voyager Intro TNG StyleJTVFX2021-04-15 | Like before but with Voyager elements in TNG style.
All rights go to CBS/Viacom.(JTVFX) Star Trek TNG Saucer Separation (RE-CREATION)JTVFX2021-02-23 | A recreation of the Enterprise saucer separation scene from "Encounter At Farpoint."(JTVFX) Star Trek TNG Intro (RE-CREATION)JTVFX2021-02-15 | UPDATE 4-14-21:
I've released an improved version of this video which includes many fixes and is in 4k!
This time a proper TNG intro, now including planets and a new Galaxy Class model. Intro based on the pilot episode "Encounter At Farpoint."Star Trek TNG Intro A Final Unity StyleJTVFX2021-01-31 | Like my other intro videos, only this time based on the Star Trek TNG computer game "A Final Unity."Star Trek TMP Intro In TNG StyleJTVFX2021-01-26 | Like my previous videos, only this time the TMP Enterprise and cast used in the TNG style, but with TMP elements.(JTVFX) Star Trek III The Search for Spock - Genesis Battle (Recreation)JTVFX2021-01-18 | A trimmed down recreation of the classic battle over Genesis.
All rights go to CBS/Viacom/Paramount.(JTVFX) Star Trek III The Search for Spock - Stealing the Enterprise (Re-creation)JTVFX2021-01-16 | A classic favorite, stealing the Enterprise. Re-created using blender.
All rights go to CBS/Viacom/Paramount.(JTVFX) Star Trek DS9 Battle of Wolf 359 - PREVIEWJTVFX2020-12-09 | Another older project of mine, most of the shots are still VERY EARLY in development.
In my haste to put this video together I forgot credits: Saratoga/Miranda - Zambie Zan Excelsior - LC Admiral/WileyCoyote Borg Cube - Maxpayn Ambassador - LC Admiral Nebula - Captain Elgy(JTVFX) Star Trek DS9 The Odyssey BattleJTVFX2020-12-08 | One of my earliest 3d projects, just the VFX shots and DS9 Theme.
In my haste to put this video together I forgot credits: Galaxy - Scotch & Soda Runabouts - Sean Kennedy Jem 'Hadar Attack Ship - Starforce ProductionsStar Trek TNG Intro In TOS StyleJTVFX2020-11-26 | Like my previous video, only this time the TNG Enterprise and cast used in the TOS style.Star Trek TOS Intro In TNG StyleJTVFX2020-11-19 | Kinda wanted to see what the original Enterprise and cast would look like if it was used in the TNG Intro.Star Trek The Motion Picture Klingon Battle (REWORKED)JTVFX2020-08-31 | A departure from my previous videos, I've recently gotten into 3d graphics and 3d animation.
This video is an attempt to restore the unused vfx shots revealed last year in a demo reel for Star Trek: TMP.
All rights go to paramount, cbs, etc.Star Trek The Motion Picture Main Titles (Hybrid Edition)JTVFX2020-08-08 | In 2012 La La Land Records released a 3-cd limited edition album of Star Trek the Motion Picture. The newly remastered sound was far brighter and vibrant. It was also the first time the movie version of the main titles was released commercially (previously only available on the bootleg version).
While the remaster of the main titles sounded far clearer, I felt something was missing. Listening to the Blu-ray of the movie the original sound had a certain punch that the remaster lacked. So, I extracted the center, sub woofer and surround channels from the Blu-ray, cleaned up and equalized them and carefully mixed them into the remastered track.
The sound is now both vibrant and punchy. I feel that this "Hybrid Edition" is truly the "Best of Both Worlds" - no pun intended.Final Destination Flight 180 Explosion (Fan Edit)JTVFX2020-08-08 | The explosion of Flight 180 as depicted in Final Destinations 1 and 5.Star Trek Voyager Theme CollectionJTVFX2020-08-08 | Every Rendition of Jerry Goldsmith's theme used throughout Star Trek Voyager.
Timestamps: 0:13 - Main Titles Demo (Season 1) 2:05 - Main Titles (All Seasons) 3:52 - Main Titles (Extended Take) 6:14 - End Titles Long Take (Season 1) 7:34 - End Titles Long Take 2 (All Seasons) 8:39 - End Titles Short Take (All Seasons) 9:28 - Bumper (All Seasons)Star Trek DS9 Theme CollectionJTVFX2020-08-08 | Every rendition of Dennis McCarthy's theme used throughout Star Trek Deep Space Nine.
Time Stamps: 0:17 - Main Titles (Demo Take) 2:17 - Main Titles (Single Bridge Demo Take) 4:42 - Main Titles (Season 1-3) 6:37 - Main Titles (Single Take) 10:52 - End Titles (Season 1-3 Long Take) 11:47 - End Titles (Season 1-3 Short Take) 12:25 - Bumpers (Season 1-3) 12:45 - Main Titles (Season 4-7) 14:39 - End Titles (Season 4-7 Long Take) 15:42 - End Titles (Season 4-7 Short Take) 16:30 - Bumpers (Season 4-7)Original Star Trek The Next Generation Trailer (REMASTERED)JTVFX2020-08-08 | A remastering of the original trailer to promote Star Trek The Next Generation.Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Extended Theme)JTVFX2020-06-15 | An extended theme to Star Trek DS9.
All rights go to CBS, Viacom, etc.Star Trek: TNG Theme Collection Seasons 3-7JTVFX2020-06-15 | The final part in my TNG theme collection videos. Every rendition of Jerry Goldsmith's theme used from seasons 3 through 7.
Timestamps: 0:18 - Main Titles (Seasons 3-4) 2:07 - Main Titles (Seasons 5-7 "Short Ending") 3:53 - Ending Titles (Early Season 3) 4:39 - End Titles Long Take (Seasons 3-7) 5:42 - End Titles Short Take (Seasons 3-7) 6:30 - Trailer Take (Season 3) 7:04 - Trailer Take (Communique (C) Seasons 4-5) 9:36 - Bumper Take (Seasons 3-7)Alien 3 Bishop Speaks (with Flashbacks)JTVFX2020-06-15 | Interspersing scenes from the intro of Alien 3 intro Ripley's questioning of Bishop.
All rights go to Fox/Disney, etc.Star Trek: TNG Theme Collection Season 2JTVFX2020-06-06 | Every rendition of Jerry Goldsmith's theme used during TNG season 2.
Timestamps: 0:18 - Main Title Take 1:58 - End Titles (Long Take) 2:59 - End Titles (Short Take) 3:46 - Trailer Take (Reused from Season 1) 4:19 - Bumper TakeTwister - Its A Wonder Of Nature Baby! Storm Chaser Song (Music Only)JTVFX2020-05-21 | One of my favorite scenes. I pieced together Deep Purples' "Child In Time" with Twister's William Tell Overture/Oklahoma Melody. Enjoy!Star Trek: TNG Theme Collection Season 1JTVFX2020-05-21 | Every rendition of Jerry Goldsmith's theme used during TNG season 1. Includes the unused Dennis McCarthy intro theme, as well as, a "Raw Edit" of the TV Theme.
Timestamps: 0:20 - Unused Main Title Take 2:02 - Main Titles TV Take "Raw Edit" 3:55 - Saucer Separation Take 5:44 - Album Take 7:27 - End Titles Long Take 8:30 - End Titles Short Take 9:16 - Trailer Take 9:48 - Bumper TakePrometheus and Bob Complete (In Chronological Order)JTVFX2020-05-21 | Every Prometheus and Bob short in chronological order.