Heres what he had to say… Remastering both series into HD would cost roughly $40 million.
If that sounds like a lot, it is, but it also isnt such an exorbinant estimate.
True blacks, stable reds and rich blues simply didnt exist on videotape.
This was an attractive options for science fiction TV likeStar Trekthat had a lot of visual effects elements.
While it was relatively simple to remasterThe Original SeriesandThe Animated Seriesinto HD, these otherStar Trekseries created a problem.
Why do we have a high-definition remaster ofThe Next Generation, then?
Were actually so, so lucky that we do.
For the first time, the REAL colors could be seen.
Unfortunately, theStar Trek: The Next GenerationHD Blu-rays didnt sell as well as CBS and Paramount had hoped.
These VFX could be upscaled 5x, but theyd have no detail.
The Starship Defiant would look like a fuzzy, grey blob.
At least the fans who appreciate and understand just how much work was done.
