6 years ago

@carlos-teran I was initially opposed to the re-mastered version but I recently got the whole show for a great price. I am in the process of watching it now and I have to agree with you completely. I am not sure about dropped or shortened scenes, although it might explain why I felt some episodes where different. But the picture is great, I've already paused the discs several times to read the ships screens. That was impossible on SD. As I already know the show pretty much inside out I try to take in more of the sets and props so, yes, you are right - a totally new experience.

7 years ago

@finfan The remastering is amazing it's some of the best i have ever seen. The color and sharpness are hugely upgraded. You see need to see those difference videos on youtube or pictures. Trust me hardly anything was changed from the original except the original colors of how the show was actually made in real life come through hugely more. The purplish hue from season 1 is gone and more the more natural color comes through. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW8s-JUhtiw - http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/observations/tng-r-changes.htm - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlklrWYsDLY

7 years ago

@sarosauce Thanks for the links.<br /> <br /> So far I´ve seen only one TNG episode on BluRay (Tapestry) and I was a bit thrown of. It looked great, colors are brilliant but I had difficulties adapting to that. It almost looked to real. How to explain? I never had problems believing the sets to be real in SD. In HD they looked so well that I actually percieved them as just that - a movie set. I could even make out imperfections in the color or the build f.e. I hope I can reflect what I mean. <br /> I watched several TOS episodes in HD, again looking great and, interestingly, here the higher resolution wasn´t a problem maybe because the sets were simpler back then. But the remastered part where they put in new effects, that I didn´t like. Enhancing something that was originally there is OK but putting in new things ? No thanks (similar to SW Trillogy). It seems that in TNG they did the good remastering.<br /> Anyway, I since somewhat changed my mind in general towards the HD versions and they are now coming at reasonable prices so I think I will get them at some point.

4 years ago

@finfan I am 8 episodes into the series so far. Before watching the episodes, I usually like to check your comments to know what you think. The first impression is good and I sometimes forget this is a series from the 80's, it seems advanced for the time. <br /> <br /> The general consensus tells me that the first season is good, but the next ones are way better, right? <br /> I like the series so far. For me Star Trek is very much like Patrick O'Brian's novels, the "Aubrey–Maturin series", set in space. I don't really like Q, so it took me some time to start The Next Generation. I am interested in episodes where the crew discovers new planets and deals with scientific missions, not so much when they find civilizations similar to our 20th century world, but with some differences. Sometimes it seems that the screenwriters are scared to try new things.<br /> I prefer the Voyager concept where you have a main story (getting back to Earth) and episodes where you can focus on other minor stories, but I don't miss that way of setting a series so far.<br /> <br /> If you don't mind I would like to keep you updated to know what you think about my impressions.<br /> <br /> P.S.: I almost forgot: it's a joy to see Patrick Stewart in this role.

4 years ago

@andreas1138 Please do reply to my comments, I love talking about Star Trek. And I know from reading other comments that views can very much differ. But be aware there might be spoilers in the comments. I usually mark those. You will find some negative comments, too. <br /> The show got better in the later seasons. For me the third season was the turn around and the forth the real breakthrough. They also get more continuity later on where events from other episodes were picked up again. There are some very good episodes in the earlier season though, too. You will discover Q on a couple of occasions as he had appearances in every season. Some of those episodes are important for the long run so you shouldn't skip those. <br /> Voyager was my least favorite of the Trek shows (Discovery holds this spot now) which was mostly due to the fact I didn't like any of the characters particulary, especially not Janeway. Still a show I can watch anytime.<br /> Yes, Patrick is a great actor and will have many great moments during the show.<br /> Looking forward to your thoughts on the show.