headborg 1 Posted March 2, 2005 (edited) This has got to be the saddist CGI shot since the days of TOS...and atleast then they didn't have a budget or even CGI. 1st Place Award. Just look at the size of that tank compared to the building, and the completely level ground. And if you notice, there doesn't appear to be left side to the whitehouse..just a front! and a roof! and where's the fountain? Edited March 2, 2005 by headborg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace 0 Posted March 2, 2005 I agree. That was just one more detractor for the episode, imo (wasn't a fan of the nazi-aliens storyline). You'd think with the ability to make realistic looking space craft they could do a better job with an actual building. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spockstellaiter 0 Posted March 2, 2005 Lol, that's awful! :) what show is that from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrPsychic 1 Posted March 2, 2005 It's from Enterprise.. I've noticed that Enterprise uses CGI for all their buildings now. I personally like the models or the matte paintings better, it looks more realistic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headborg 1 Posted March 2, 2005 I think it was just a budget/ time issue...the whole scene wasn't more that a second..just to establish the storyline that the Nazi's had taken Washington, and the war wasn't going well. It would have taken more time, but maybe a arial view of Washington cia 1940's with some color/ digital enhancements then cut to a scene of a Nazi climbing the front steps(of a building that's suppost to be the whitehouse..closeup with Nazi Flags...then the oval office..with battle damage and more Nazi flags...) but that would have taken up more time/money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishfire 2 Posted March 3, 2005 It's from Enterprise..306958[/snapback] Are you serious?! I don't remember it looking that bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mj 7 Posted March 5, 2005 I didn't mind it. I knew what it represented, and I'd prefer to have an unrealistic looking white house draped in Nazi banners, than something that looked like the real thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRH The KING 0 Posted March 5, 2005 I prefer Matte Paintings. It looks more realistic and rich. A small part (the flying flag and fluttering banners) can be CGI'd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WEAREBORG4102 0 Posted March 8, 2005 I loved the mattes!!! Unfortunately they're relatively expensive to produce... :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites