Daren R. Dochterman, visual effects designer, illustrator, Visual Effects Supervisor for the 2000 Director’s Edition of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and Production Illustrator for the pilot episode of Star Trek: Voyager (might be better known to Star Trek fans as the Godfather of “remastered” Trek) will be joining the Visual Effects team as VFX Supervisor for Star Trek: New Voyages fourth episode, “Blood and Fire.”
Academy Award nominated Dochterman has worked on such films as the new “Rush Hour 3,” “X-Men 3-The Last Stand,” “Poseidon,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” and many more well known productions, (Check out his IMDB listing) but it was his original pitch to update the visual effects for Star Trek (TOS) that has garnered him much attention in the fan community. Dochterman’s affection for Star Trek is well known and fans appreciate the loving attention he gives to the detailed images of the classic Trek U.S.S. Enterprise.
Dochterman originally approached Paramount about the subject of “remastering” the effects for the original episodes in 2000. Although not ultimately chosen to helm the project we now know as Star Trek Remastered, (to the chagrin of many fans) Dochterman continues to produce beautiful Star Trek illustrations, many featured in the Pocketbooks “Star Trek: Ships of the Line” calendar series and recently published book of illustrations by the same name.
As Dochterman joins the team for “Blood and Fire,” he has already produced new opening credits for the episode. He will be providing guidance and suggestions to the team as they navigate one of the most effects intensive projects so far. Daren’s feel for the classic Star Trek look is right on the money,” said Executive Producer James Cawley.
“The opening credits are just a taste of what he can do — his work is outstanding — it’s great to have him aboard.”
For more information on Daren Dochterman and his work, go to the Beta Five or Trek Enhanced websites.
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