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#1 2004-09-28 22:14:03
- Intuition
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
Hello everyone,
My First post, though I have been a lurker.
Anways, I just wanted to link you guys to the trailer for "Mars Underground". It is a documentary/film that I did animation for that will be coming out in Late Dec, Early Jan I think....don't quote me on that. it is a best guess estimate.
I did about 150-180 CGI shots for it, some ended on cutting room floor 
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Its an explosion of information on not only Zubrin's Mars Direct but the current state of the Space program.
It is wonderful to watch. 
http://www.ocule.com/show.cfm?action=de … show_id=12
I know you can't see it yet...sorry...but to tide you over.
Lemme know what you think.
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#2 2004-09-29 04:45:36
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
Hi, Intuition!
You are the man!
Boy oh boy oh boy, this looks mightily impressive!
People, watch the trailer, it's *GREAT*
Zubrin sounds so... calm, so visionary... "We've got a problem," brilliant!
Again, kudos to you and the team, you made my day! :up: :up: :up:
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#3 2004-09-29 06:56:43
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
BTW: who did the score? I first thought it was Philip Glass...
(Edit:) Ugh, shoulda read the credits: James Dodley...
off googling!
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#4 2004-09-29 09:49:39
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
Beautiful!
We wants it!!!
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#5 2004-09-29 09:58:37
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
*Wasn't able to view the trailer on this computer (will try it on my other computer later in the day). Read the "intro" though. Sounds terrific. 
Can't help wondering, though, why this is the first mention of it I've ever seen. I scour astronomy and space-related web sites *daily.* Haven't checked the MS homepage in awhile (week?), though...[edit: Just checked MS homepage...it's not there either].
--Cindy
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#6 2004-09-29 12:25:02
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
Cindy, if you haven't seen the trailer... Maybe you're wondering too "who's the actor on the picture?"
I did!
To see trailer you have to install quicktime, but IIRC you work in a hospital, maybe system admins won't allow that...
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#7 2004-09-29 12:31:34
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
Cindy, if you haven't seen the trailer... Maybe you're wondering too "who's the actor on the picture?"
I did!
To see trailer you have to install quicktime, but IIRC you work in a hospital, maybe system admins won't allow that...
*Is the actor Johnny Depp??! :;): Tom Cruise??! teehee
I work in my home. I prefer not to download/install on this computer, as I use it in my work (am not all that computer literate...don't want to take any chances of goofing something up). My other comp has Windows 2000; will try it tonight on that one.
--Cindy
We all know [i]those[/i] Venusians: Doing their hair in shock waves, smoking electrical coronas, wearing Van Allen belts and resting their tiny elbows on a Geiger counter...
--John Sladek (The New Apocrypha)
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#8 2004-09-29 12:40:50
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
Ok, you can make fun of me.. because I really thought it was an actor, not the Dr. himself..
Boy, I hope this documentary flies off the shelves!
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#9 2004-09-29 12:50:30
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Ok, you can make fun of me..
*Not making fun. Just indulging in a bit of wishful thinking. :;):
because I really thought it was an actor, not the Dr. himself
*Sounds good to me.
Boy, I hope this documentary flies off the shelves!
*Me too. But I'm wondering again (sincerely) how aggressively it is being marketed. Again, I've seen no reference to it in all the astronomy/space-exploration web sites I comb through on a daily basis. Unless I need to get my eyes examined or my brain's off orbiting Pluto sometimes...(could happen I suppose). :-\
--Cindy
We all know [i]those[/i] Venusians: Doing their hair in shock waves, smoking electrical coronas, wearing Van Allen belts and resting their tiny elbows on a Geiger counter...
--John Sladek (The New Apocrypha)
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#10 2004-09-29 13:57:46
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
Oh, it will be marketed well.
It has been under wraps very tightly.
This trailer is not for the public really. Its on Ocule's site which is meant for TV network people to be referred to.
Our Producer is pursuing Showtime, Discovery and the science channel I think. Also maybe Sci-FI channel.
WHen a deal is made you will see ads for it.
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#11 2004-09-29 19:13:29
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
Quicktime and dial-up don't mix.
Is there any chance of a downloadable version being mirrored somewhere.
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#12 2004-09-29 20:00:30
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
Yup you are right also what version also seems to be a problem as well for quicktime.
You might try this in the latest real player osome other movie player.
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#13 2004-09-29 20:26:06
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
Brilliantly done!
Thanks very much, Intuition, for giving us the privilege of a sneak preview. Hope you don't get into trouble over it.
[I can't believe I've managed to view the trailer - I usually have trouble getting damned computers to do anything much!
Cindy, I know you have reservations about Dr. Zubrin and the more gung-ho attitudes to space exploration/exploitation. I'm a little concerned that you might find this creation just a little 'over the top' for your tastes(?).
Suits me down to the ground, though!! ]
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#14 2004-09-29 20:37:47
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
Brilliantly done!
No argument here! :;): 
Give someone a sufficient [b][i]why[/i][/b] and they can endure just about any [b][i]how[/i][/b]
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#15 2004-09-29 21:12:58
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
Cindy, I know you have reservations about Dr. Zubrin and the more gung-ho attitudes to space exploration/exploitation. I'm a little concerned that you might find this creation just a little 'over the top' for your tastes(?).
Suits me down to the ground, though!!
*I'd have to see it before forming an opinion, of course. Is only fair.
I am a bit disappointed, though, that Johnny Depp isn't starring in it... ::sigh:: Shoulder-length hair blonded up a bit and swept back, big brown eyes flashing above that charming boyish grin...
--Cindy
P.S.: Still haven't viewed the trailer. Had a severe thunderstorm earlier, most of the evening; I refuse to use a computer at those times (phone lines/lightning strikes). Now it's time to turn in and my husband's shooing me off this computer so he can use it. Will try tomorrow.
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#16 2004-09-30 03:38:38
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
It's a 12Mb download, so if you're on a telephoneline...
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#17 2004-09-30 05:11:13
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
Finally watched it last night at home, I'm interested in seeing the final project but to be honest I'm not totally blown away. A little CGI planets and spaceships goes a long way.
Good work, looking forward to the release.
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#18 2004-09-30 08:10:50
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
Hmmm, I can't seem to make it work.
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#19 2004-09-30 10:50:22
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I was able to load the latest quick player for xp and used real player to play the link after it did a module update for the file format.
Great audio track, I also liked the Mars lander.
It was like the one I had invisioned when I started the Earth Re-entry, Moon or Mars Lander and return vehicle. One do all, part of CEV? thread.
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#20 2004-10-30 17:12:34
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Re: Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer. - Based on Zubrin's case for Mars.
Johnny Depp was SUPERB in the NINTH GATE and he SHOULD have been in Mars Underground - no doubt about it
I couldn't load the trailer either :angry: oh dear, looks like I'll have to wait for it to come on BBC1 - talking of BBC1 .... don't forget ..... Nov 9th ....... <span style='font-size:15pt;line-height:100%'>2100</span>
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