Aurora (in 4K) : a Star Trek Fan Film (Complete)

[@angeluslupus]

What what? 4K? What a great excuse to rewatch a brilliant fan film! I remember back in the day, waiting for the next instalment on the website - back when it was split into parts. Such a great concept for a Trek show, and fascinating characters, and all long before official Trek gave us shows that weren't about Starfleet's finest!

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! This was such a fun part of Star Trek to explore--I'm glad you enjoyed it. (I'll confess it isn't true 4K--that didn't exist back when this first came out--but I was able to create a higher-resolution version that should look better on current screens. Enjoy!)

[@angeluslupus]

​@@Auroratrek I just did a quick compare: the upscale worked really well! But I'd forgotten how hard that first flashback hit... such a powerful moment delivered with just the reflection in young Kara's helmet. Ooof!

[@barryon8706]

There's a lot of Trek fanfic out there, in many media. This one's still my favorite.

[@Auroratrek]

@@angeluslupus Thanks for checking the look for me! I'm never sure what others are seeing when I upload, so I'm glad to hear that it looks better. Yes, that was a tough scene to create, both logistically, and emotionally. I felt it a bit myself in the process of upscaling this video--it's hard not to get attached to your characters!

[@Auroratrek]

@@barryon8706 Thank you! I had a lot of fun with Aurora.

[@stoneybrotherbass]

Better than anything Star Trek has put out in the last 15 years, I loved it the first time and I still love it today in 4k. The CGI work is amazing, the writing is brilliant, the characters have a great amount of depth and the moral of hardship builds character and treasure your family while you can. It really will draw laughter and tears from anyone with a functioning heart. Best part the main character is not a member of Starfleet just a merchanteer with an old ship trying to make a living. Kara Carpenter is no Mary Sue. Seeing Alt-Universe Kara leave Starfleet and go back to her family in the end is so touching, and seeing the friendship grow between LoneStar and Aurora with no dialogue, just score is in itself masterful work.

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! I'm glad the technology caught up with me to allow for a better-resolution version of this show. Kara is one of my favorite characters, and I think the most interesting characters are flawed, like all of us, and that a real hero isn't somebody who always wins, but the person who picks themself up off the floor time after time. And, yes, I'm a big believer in conscious gratitude for even the small things that make me happy, and that we'd all be a little better off if we think more about the things we have, and not about the things we don't. Envy is considered one of the deadly sins, but it hurts the "sinner" more than anyone else.

[@uguessuguess]

Thank you so much for this. One day, we will have even more AuroraTrek.

[@Auroratrek]

You're welcome! And let's hope so--maybe Paramount/CBS will relax on the fan film rules. And I agree--I think the voice actors did a great job, and really helped make the story real.

[@jesse8068]

@@Auroratrek Who are the voice actors?

[@Auroratrek]

@@jesse8068 Kara & T'Ling are my wife Jeannette; I voice Randy Jacobs; the others are friends and volunteers. You can see the credits at the end for a full list!

[@zalexville]

Holy cow I remember watching this back in 2012. Just sent me back in time xD Amazing work!

[@Auroratrek]

LOL--I see what you did there! Thanks!

[@zw98]

Core memory right here.

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! It holds a place in my heart as my first serious effort in animation, and I have to admit that in the process of working out this upscaled version, it reminded me of how much fun I had making it and exploring the "civilian" side of Star Trek. I hope you enjoy this version with more detail!

[@alharron2145]

Ah, brilliant! I adore the wee Aurora, & the ship's crew are delightful. So lovely to see it again.

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! These were fun stories to tell. I hope you find something new to like in this upscaled version where little details should stand out a bit more.

[@blockmasterscott]

I had forgotten about this film, it's a work of art!

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! I'm hoping a bit more of the art comes through in this upscaled version!

[@worldtraveler930]

A Very BIG Thank You for uploading this, today has been probably the Worst Day of My Entire Year and this brought a Smile that I DEARLY Needed back Again Thank You VERY Much!!! 🖖🤠 P.s. I Still say that this is The Best fan production Available!!! 🤠👍

[@Auroratrek]

I'm sorry you had such a bad day, but glad I was able to brighten it just a little. I hope you enjoy this refurbished episode, and have a better day tomorrow!

[@allynflinchbaugh4570]

Awesome! Another treat today! Best Tuesday so far this year!

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! Sorry it took so long for this higher-resolution version, but the technology has only recently become available. I hope you have fun seeing more of the details!

[@PauloGoncalves51]

Thank you, has been so long without this felling of a better future. I am an old fan of star trek and new one for you.

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! A little hope is good for the soul, so keep believing! Glad you enjoyed it. Make sure to check out Mudd in Your I if you haven't! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXHdZuhfNSfqKcsi=JaP_gTEvYx-g3I4J

[@grantmobile8777]

I recall how intriguing this was upon original release. In parts. When the interwebs were not nearly as smooth as today. And I know I never caught the conclusion. Until now. And it's a well-done Star Trek story. Good voice acting. Upscaling the work was totally worth it. Thank you for re-sharing it. 🖖

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! Yes, the original release goes back a ways, so you had to wait quite a while to see the conclusion--I'm glad you finally saw it, and were satisfied with how it ended. Thanks for checking it out!

[@richardwoodcock4052]

I remembering watching this orginally in a couple of parts I think it was, thank you for uploading in 4K I enjoyed it as much now as I did the first time I watched it. Thank you.

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! Yes, it was released in parts since my "one-and-a-half-year project" turned into six, so I had to release it in segments to retain my sanity! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing it again, and hope you were able to appreciate a bit more of the detail and texture that was harder to see in the original upload.

[@larrygorlitz]

Can never thank you enough for this, this is beautiful!

[@Auroratrek]

My pleasure! I've been aware for a while that the available version was pretty low-resolution by modern standards, so happy to make it available!

[@athosrothen]

Wow.. this is absolutely awesome! Been able to watch it again on the big screen with high quality. Man, so much fidelity to the soul and spirit of Star Trek, so emotional and exciting. We can't thank you all enough... all of you who were involved and contributed to this project. Congratulations!

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! I'm really pleased at how well this new technology was able to bring this old video up to decent resolution. I think fans like yourself who watched it back in the day may find new appreciation for it now that there is so much more detail and texture. And, yes, thanks to everyone who helped me on this project!

[@VegetaLF7]

Excellent as always! If only you were allowed to continue this series, I've been singing the praise of these two episodes for years

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! It was a bit of a blow to have to stop making Aurora episodes--I had more stories to tell. I am only glad that I squeaked under the wire with Mudd in Your I, since I was just finishing it up when Paramount/CBS dropped the boom. I hope you enjoy this refreshed version of the original episode, and find something new to like in it.

[@stoneybrotherbass]

I think the Fan Film Rules was a complete blunder, and Their loss. I like the fan films better than what they put out now for many many reasons, ST Aurora stands out as an example of why I feel that way.

[@Auroratrek]

@@stoneybrotherbass They do seem a bit draconian--other IPs are not so picky, as long as you don't profit off of the work, or make them look bad. When I started working on Aurora, it was after Enterprise was canceled, so fan films were the only game in town.

[@sheilafrancl1423]

@@Auroratrek O I didn't know they made you stop. What a nasty people. I love your stories

[@Auroratrek]

@@sheilafrancl1423 Thank you! Hopefully they will see the error of their ways and let the fans express themselves again. Honestly, it seems like it could be a kind of free market research: see which fan films do well, and take notes!

[@JeanLucPicard85]

Thank you! Will watch it again for sure.

[@Auroratrek]

Hope you enjoy it in higher resolution!

[@getawaydance]

Lovely seeing this again. Thank you.

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks for taking another look-I hope you enjoy the enhanced resolution!

[@PenneySounds]

That's a nice way to solve the issue of the original upload not being full frame.

[@Auroratrek]

LOL--In my defense, things were switching over from 4:3 to 16:9 at the time of the original upload, and accepted resolutions/proportions for KZbin were a bit murky. This is my attempt to catch up a bit!

[@PenneySounds]

@@Auroratrek Some of my old videos were like that too

[@Auroratrek]

@@PenneySounds It was confusing making the switch, not least that NTSC was still a thing!

[@PenneySounds]

@@Auroratrek Aspect ratios are frustrating. That's why I pan and scan everything to 16:9 for all my videos now.

[@Auroratrek]

@@PenneySounds I just hope they don't change the ratio again. I'm already having to deal with 4K!

[@WTFoolproof]

this is so awesome. i've missed watching it.

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! I hope you like this new improved version!

[@greenr369]

This is a fantastic story and very emotionally moving. I think whoever wrote this should be righting the story's for the story's for paramount. Thank you for creating this wonderful episode.

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you for watching it! I'm glad you liked it, and found it engaging. Classic Trek was best when it combined science fiction and personal stories in equal measure, and I try to do that with Aurora.

[@deljohn]

Thank you. I will enjoy this all over again!

[@Auroratrek]

I hope you like this refreshed version!

[@CRYOKnox]

I am a fan of old and new Trek for various reasons after I made my peace with reboot TOS from 2009. As an LGBTQIA+ person me stumbling about the Mudd episode first was a bit unfortunate, because I went in with a pre opposed attitude, however I watched the episode and I really liked it. It isn't the outmost beauty but the lovely a bit rough around the edges look, the adorable voice acting and the surprisingly complex stories of both episodes. I even liked it so much that I made a character build on Star Trek online as another universe variant. For me this two episodes play very well in the same league as my favorite "Original Trek" episodes. Thank you for reworking them and by doing so give me another reason to watch them again. My best wishes for you and your loved ones. Thank you for creating this little gems. Yours sincerely a Germany based Star Trek fan.🖖🏽💜

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! I appreciate you giving these episodes a chance. Star Trek at its best reminds us of our shared humanity (even among aliens!), so, while I didn't approach these episodes with any agenda other than to tell a good story with these characters, setting them in the Star Trek universe just naturally points the story towards inclusivity. That you compare these episodes favorably to TOS is about as high a compliment as I could ask for, so thank you for saying so! And I hope things go well for your variant! 😉

[@vidalaac]

Really brilliant, it is great that it could get upscaled to 4K!

[@Auroratrek]

Truly! I am ambivalent about AI in some respects, but the AI-based tool I used did a remarkable job of enhancing the resolution of this video. I guess like any tool, it's how you use it!

[@ouchmaker93]

4k and all together. Perfect!

[@Auroratrek]

One stop shopping! ;-) Enjoy!

[@cosmictyger]

I’ve been missing this show.

[@Auroratrek]

Me too! It was nice for me to give it a close look again. Hope you enjoy this 4K version!

[@SpideyVids]

What a brilliant job you've done - the animation, the story and the voice actors are all excellent. I have no idea why this never showed up in my YT feed before as I watch lots of Star Trek fan films but it didn't so this was my first time seeing it and it was a real treat.

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. This was originally published some years ago--this is a "re-publish" in 4K--so perhaps the YT algorithm wasn't up to the job back then. In any case, I'm glad you found it--or it found you! 😉

[@jesse8068]

Oh my God, I forgot how good this was. Thank you!

[@Auroratrek]

I'm glad you enjoyed it again!

[@CareldeWinter]

Great to see this again it inspired me to start learning animation myself, and after all this time proves that the story is most important.

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks, that's very gratifying to hear that you feel inspired to give animation a try yourself--it's a fun, hard, but rewarding medium to work in. But you are correct in noting that the story is the most important component--that's the part that people really show up for.

[@dicegeeks]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! I'll have to rewatch this. This is the best Trek story since The Inner Light aired. Please, please, please make more.

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy this new version. I'd be happy to make more, but Paramount/CBS lawyers are unfortunately a bit firm on the subject... :'-(

[@dicegeeks]

@@Auroratrek What? Did they crack down on fan productions?

[@Auroratrek]

@@dicegeeks Yes-slammed the brakes on recurring characters, and any story longer than 30 minutes, among other restrictions.

[@dicegeeks]

@@Auroratrek Wow. I hadn't heard about them not allowing recurring characters and such. Well, I'm still hoping for a day when there is more Aurora. Thank you for creating it.

[@k1productions87]

oh no... now I'm gonna cry in 4K. Thanks a lot ToT

[@Auroratrek]

The higher resolution should be easier to see through your tears, at least! 😉

[@ferdinandosantagata4172]

What a lovely movie. It’s still fresh and enjoyable to watch as it was when it was first released back in 2011. I would love to see more episodes made in the future.

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing it again. Wow, hard to believe it's been that long! Hopefully CBS/Paramount will relax the rules a little and allow for more eps...

[@area5097]

Better than any Trek available today from any network. Hoping for more adventures.

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I can't say that I like every Trek show or series, but there are some bright spots here and there still. I don't see new adventures in the near future at least, but maybe a glimpse of some familiar faces... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJuTn4WiatujZ5Ysi=9VsTGXvQx7kXS-tN&t=151

[@larrygorlitz]

Love Love Love Aurora! 🖖🏻

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! I hope you enjoy this new high-res version!

[@NeonsStyleHD]

I Loved this as a series, it's even better as a complete film. For the second time you got me emotional over the family scenes. The *_Best_* Star Trek Fan film. ❤

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! It's hard not to get emotional about family in any context--good, bad, but never indifferent: it occupies a special place in our hearts. I'm glad you enjoyed Aurora as a completed piece.

[@ivansordo8355]

That was amazing. Thank you.

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@dr.tetraminflakes3187]

your a good writer just wish there more

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! I enjoy the writing most of all. Be sure to check out Quest of the Key, here on this channel. It's not Star Trek, but I try to bring the same sense of character and story to it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJuTn4WiatujZ5Ysi=yQ7nVKr36uwBvo0-

[@jesusbauer8861]

I have watched this show years ago when it came out. I just rewatched it and it is just as amazing as I remember! I wish Paramount would pick it up and make a whole series out of it! (with the creators involvement of course!)

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! Glad it holds up to another viewing. Well, if Paramount is looking for another animated series, they know where to find me! 😁

[@Violingirl79]

Great to watch this again!

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! Glad it held up to another viewing!

[@jamesmagill5433]

Always enjoyable to watch. An instant classic ST story. Always wish there was one last story to make this a Trilogy…

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It would have been nice to continue the story of Kara and T'ling. That said, you might catch a glimpse of their possible further adventures here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJuTn4WiatujZ5Ysi=9VsTGXvQx7kXS-tN&t=151

[@jamesmagill5433]

@@Auroratrek 🫶

[@biggstrek]

You already know I love this movie. Just wanted to say it here, too, on YT. (And in 4K!)

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! I really appreciate that you like Aurora enough to do so--in 4K! 😉

[@tigdamch.6321]

That was a great watch!

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoyed it!

[@Jon6429]

Loved it the first time around and hope you get around to a sequel some day

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it again. There is a sequel, Mudd in Your I, if you haven't seen it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXHdZuhfNSfqKcsi=Nqq_KPI1xvxNvVRb

[@Robotrik1]

Hands down my favorite Trek fan film, now in 4K . Thank you so much for this . Would I be imposing if I asked for either a tutorial for the upscale, or if that's too time consuming, perhaps a small written tutorial, with a few basic instructions & the names of the programs used ? I'm very interested in toying around with this technology -- mostly to improve VHS quality & early CGI stuff from tv on VHS . Once again this is phenomenal . I really wish the guy who made the Spectre seeies would give this a shot . Perhaps sending him / or posting a sample of his work ? Again, I know I'm asking too much . Thanks again .

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it--I'm really pleased myself to have been able to improve its look. I used AVCLabs Video Enhancer on "Ultra", which did a pretty good job (for $39 for a month--I'll probably keep it for just a month). They have a Demo version if you want to play with it. I think going from 640x360 to 4K was pushing the software a bit, tho, since there were areas that got smoothed out and lost texture, so I ended up bringing the upscaled version into After Effects, and the original version just transformed bigger by 600%, and overlayed the AVC upscaled version over the blown up version at 50% opacity, and that allowed some of the original texture to fill back in, while adding a bit of smoothness and tightness to the overall look. It's not perfect, but it's a heck of a lot better! VHS might come with its own challenges, so playing with the Demo might be a good idea. There is a more expensive product called Topaz that might do better out of the box, but hard to say--I did play with their Demo version and I didn't think it was that much better for the price. Good luck!

[@Taliesin-xd7ke]

Great to view a side of star trek not primarily about starfleet, the subject matter? 😢 It got to me, as it would for anyone who's lost family. Beautifully portrayed, thank you.❤

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! I always found the civilians in Star trek ineresting, and wondered what it would be like to travel a dangerous galaxy without a giant heavily-armed starship. Star Trek has always been a show that used science fiction to show what it means to be human. I attempted to do that with Aurora, and loss is certainly a very human experience. Glad you enjoyed this story.

[@thefederationfiles8938]

I loved this film when it first came out, still love it. You should look into The Fan Film Director’s Choice Award’s, they have an animation category, and re-releases are eligible.

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! Glad it was worth another look. I'll look into the Fan Film awards--thanks again!

[@DD-b5g]

Thanks a lot!!!!!!!! ♥

[@Auroratrek]

You're welcome--enjoy!

[@richardgroberto]

This is so good.

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@gootubesucks9390]

amazing. better than most trek from the last 2 decades

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! At the time I started this show, there was no Trek on TV, so this started out as a DIY project! ;-)

[@stoneybrotherbass]

I agree!

[@stoneybrotherbass]

I agree!

[@David-zo7fb]

Love this ... now its 4K🙂👍

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! Belive it or not, this is 600% of its original size, so quite a feat of technology!

[@IntergalacticDustBunny]

I remember watching the parts of this way back in the 2000s as they were released on the website, it was the Wild West of fan films then. Still holds up today, a neat premise and a story with some heart/soul to it, everyone who worked on this should be proud. I am curious, I've always wanted to ask this: "Is the female member of the "Lone Star" crews appearance inspired by the Gelflings in the Dark Crystal? If so I thought that was a cool Easter Egg.

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! Yes, those were heady times, tho I have to confess that I didn't know others were doing fan films until I started working on this project! I'm glad you enjoyed Aurora, and I am proud of everyone who helped in this production. To be honest, the Lone Star female member's appearance was kind of a "random alien" look at the time, but since you pointed out the resemblance, she is now officially a "Gelflingian." 😉

[@salzkasten]

Long time since i last watched it. Thanks.

[@Auroratrek]

You're welcome! I hope you enjoy this higher-resolution version. You might catch a few new details! ;-)

[@salzkasten]

@@Auroratrek Certainly some parts reminiscent of the famous ENT Decontamination scenes xD

[@Auroratrek]

@@salzkasten LOL--that might be "Mudd in Your I" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJyonmOYqaaaeKssi=g1WbEctOgW9rprUF&t=117

[@DD-b5g]

This story & script is better than many Star Trek's entire franchise episodes (which I like a lot).

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! There are a lot of great Trek stories, so I take that as a real compliment!

[@DD-b5g]

@@Auroratrek it is

[@Animotions01]

Great to see this in 4K Tim!! I am going to use the built in YT video downloader , over on my linux machine, to pull down this copy for archive & rewatch. I am curious what AI upscaler did you use? I would like to try upscaling my old “Galactus Rising” Fan film up from 720P.

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks--flattered it made the archive! ;-) I used AVCLabs Video Enhancer on "Ultra", which did a pretty good job (for $39 for a month--I'll probably keep it for just a month). I think going from 640x360 to 4K was pushing the software a bit, tho, since there were areas that got smoothed out and lost texture, so I ended up bringing the upscaled version into After Effects, and the original version just transformed bigger by 600%, and overlayed the AVC upscaled version over the blown up version at 50% opacity, and that allowed some of the original texture to fill back in, while adding a bit of smoothness and tightness to the overall look. It's not perfect, but it's a heck of a lot better! There is a more expensive product called Topaz that might do better out of the box, but hard to say. Good luck!

[@Rockythefishman]

Loved this

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you!

[@ThomasSchannel]

Oh yeah, here we go again!

[@Auroratrek]

Hold onto something....! ;-)

[@briankesterson4365]

Wish you would put out more of these stories!/make new episodes I watched the first showing back in the day and thought they were excellent!

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks to a longtime fan! Unfortunately, it's up to CBS/Paramount to relax the guidelines and allow for more Aurora--maybe someday? Other IPs like Star Wars aren't as strict.

[@stevewatson6839]

It LIVES! Yay! There is more honest creativity and good storytelling in Fen Space than all of Star Drek. Aurora alone is Nebula/Hugo deserving. Hang on in there; Hollyweird will get its' deathwish. Be ready with the tales that need telling.

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! It has been a lot of fun to contribute to the Trek fan arena.

[@TobyJWoods]

I was just thinking of this the other day. Would have loved to have seen more episodes

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks for remembering about Aurora! I can't offer a new episode, but I hope you enjoy this refurbished version.

[@TobyJWoods]

@@Auroratrek I do, and it looks as amazing as the first time. You should feel proud

[@Auroratrek]

@@TobyJWoods Thank you! I'm happy to be able to offer this upscaled version--the old one was looking a bit pixealated!

[@trynda1701]

One of the best Star Trek stories. Yes, it's THAT good!👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎 🖖🖖🖖🖖🎊🎊🎊🎊 Would love it if you made more, @Auroratrek.

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Don't miss Mudd in Your I, here on this channel, if you haven't yet! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXHdZuhfNSfqKcsi=7QIJBLezvf2Vvpra

[@trynda1701]

@@Auroratrek Watched it last night, still makes me smile! 👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

[@Auroratrek]

@@trynda1701 Thanks! I had a lot of fun depicting Mudd!

[@Chadlton]

52:14 is forever adorable and hilarious! God I love this series.

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks!

[@Chadlton]

@@Auroratrek Thanks for making this upscaled version! I remember you releasing it in parts back in the day! :D I've also been checking out Quest for the Key! Looking forward to more of that. :D But I am curious, do you think you'll continue Aurora? I know a lot of fan films are showing up these days. Granted, there stuck to being less then 30 minutes, (Thank you CBS...) but some of them are episodic and so just split up there big story that way. I mean, I think Aurora's 2nd episode was 38 minutes if I recall correctly.

[@Auroratrek]

@@Chadlton I was really pleased and excited at how well this upscaling technology worked. The original upload was looking a bit shabby, and I don't think it was until I upscaled it that I realized how much of the small details were lost at the lower resolution. I'm glad you've been enjoying Quest of the Key, too, I'm still working on that. Technically I've already exceeded my allotment with these characters at two Aurora episodes, buuuuut...I have noticed that other long-running productions (like Starship Farragut, for instance) have continued to produce videos longer than 30 minutes, and with continuing characters, and Paramount hasn't swooped in (maybe because they aren't making money and paying actors), so...

[@Chadlton]

​@@Auroratrek I think that's the key, right there. (NO PROFIT) As long as you don't profit from it, they'll leave you alone. And I like the idea of you doing new characters! Maybe Jacob could be a focus?... He feels like such a cowboy type! lol Be fun to see his day to day.

[@Auroratrek]

@@Chadlton It's a universe(s) of possibilities! 😉

[@Queezbo]

I loved this the first time I watched it -- when was that? Long ago -- and I still love it.

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! I'd tell you how long ago, but it might make you fee old like it does me. 😉

[@WaltayrDantasFilho]

What a surprise!!

[@Auroratrek]

To me as well: I had been lamenting for some time that the resolution of the original upload didn't look that great on newer screens, but I discovered new methods for upscaling lower-resolution video and gave it a try, and I think it worked reasonably well. I hope you enjoy a fresh look at this episode!

[@allocater2]

Who cried when seeing the massive food packs at 3:44 Only noticed on the second watching.

[@Auroratrek]

Ah, that's the kind of detail I was hoping people would catch in this upscaled version. Thanks for noting it (and sorry for the tears)!

[@jamesonmontgomerymontgomer4788]

Sadly you haven't continued with this and other story lines. I loved this. Too bad there isn't more..

[@Auroratrek]

Unfortunately, the new Paramount/CBS fan film guidelines kind of put a damper on a lot of productions, including Aurora. You can get a glimpse of more(?) here, and maybe not for the last time... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJuTn4WiatujZ5Ysi=gvjVC0T1sZEpyDzx&t=152 😉

[@bammedia3429]

Amazing

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks!

[@wzardglick]

Very nice

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks!

[@moeskido]

I love this story. Was it not possible to re-render the material at a higher resolution, or would that incur too great an expense?

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! It wasn't an expense issue so much as the fact that the software I used had changed so much since it was published that I couldn't open my old animation files to re-render them. Upscaling it certainly isn't as good as creating it in 4K, but I think it still looks pretty good considering!

[@moeskido]

@@Auroratrek Ach, I understand. And it does look darned good right now. Thank you!

[@Auroratrek]

@@moeskido Thanks for watching! And make sure to check out Mudd in Your I, which I just uploaded in upscaled 4K as well. This one started with a larger file, so I think it looks even better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXHdZuhfNSfqKcsi=FOvwop6k4dRWn6BT

[@moeskido]

@@Auroratrek Will do!

[@Mr.TrouDeCul]

Sweet

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you!

[@MattDeckard]

I’d still like to see more episodes with cannibal Kara and the old Star Trek universe. I’ll do some work if you want.

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks--me too! Unfortunately that work would have to start with convincing the Paramount/CBS lawyers to let me!

[@uguessuguess]

@@Auroratrek

[@goaway152]

the cutest ship ever made.

[@Auroratrek]

Like an armored teddy bear! 😁

[@tunabomber111]

4k! very nice. I'm curious how it would look if re-rendered using Unreal Engine 5.

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! UE wasn't even on the horizon when this first came out, but it's definitely interesting technology. I plan to check it out!

[@DavidLS1]

Once you get used to the CGI, this was pretty good.

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks for giving it a try!

[@goaway152]

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT! :D WOOT!!

[@Auroratrek]

KZbin can’t seem to translate your excitement, but I get it! 😁

[@DavidPirouet]

Great Trek👍

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you!

[@fmuldfhalo8673]

Hi where can I get the music used in this animation?

[@Auroratrek]

The music was done by John Catney, who kindly volunteered to work on the music for Aurora, and did a really great job. You can get the music from his site at SoundClick: www.soundclick.com/johncatney/?content=songs

[@Jerkwad152]

Yay! 😊

[@Auroratrek]

Glad you liked it!

[@SimonePizzi]

Hi! How cool is Aurora in 4k. But is it AI upscaling? ...ah... yes, OK. I am reading it now! Sorry for the stupid question.

[@Auroratrek]

No problem! I used a combination of AVCLabs Video Enhancer and After Effects. I think I pushed it a lot farther than the software was comfortable with--it was only 640x360!--so to get it up to 4K was quite a feat. It's not perfect, but I think it looks remarkably good, considering. Hope you enjoy it!

[@Trek001]

And so the video returned to us as was foretold in the ancient prophecies... A great delight to see this back as i loved it back in the day and it was a terrible thing when you had to take it down. May i ask, how have you been able to reupload because i seem to recall you took it down partly after the trek fan film debarcle over Axanar

[@Auroratrek]

LOL--an upload of Biblical proportions! ;-) As it turned out, I didn't have to take it down, just not make any more episodes. Since this is the same video, just higher-resolution, I believe it still follows the rules set out by Paramount/CBS about not creating new episodes. I hope you enjoy this refreshed version!

[@Stalazon]

Naming your ship after yourself? Seems a lil suss..

[@Auroratrek]

Her name is Kara Carpenter--the ship's name Aurora is named after 1960s astronaut Scott Carpenter's capsule Aurora 7.

[@Stalazon]

@@Auroratrek Apologies. I thought the name tag indicated the name of the person in the suit, not the name of the ship. Why does the suit have the name tag showing the ship on her breast?

[@Auroratrek]

@@Stalazon No problem! It's a bit confusing, even within the original Star Trek, where they kind of went back and forth whether all of Star Fleet used the "Flying A" insignia, or if each ship had its own insignia. I went with the latter, as noted in my Yorktown's "Tricorn" insignia. But in any case, the ship's insignia was always on the left breast, where Kara's "Aurora" badge is. Also, in current U.S. military fatigues, the branch of the military (i.e. "U.S. Navy") is on the left pocket/breast, and the person's name is on the right. With a crew of two, Aurora dispenses with name tags--LOL

[@Starweaver1]

We need more Aurora!❤

[@Auroratrek]

Thanks! Let us hope that CBS/Paramount sees the light and allows fan films a little more elbow room...

[@rickhernandez3803]

Simply amazing!!

[@Auroratrek]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@donharris1923]

It has been some time and I hope that we will see new episodes in the future. There is that unfinished story involving Harry Mudd and a Vulcan gender shift.

[@Auroratrek]

I've got good news for you then: Mudd in Your I is complete, and is just now available in fabulous 4K! Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXHdZuhfNSfqKcsi=FOvwop6k4dRWn6BT

[@donharris1923]

@@Auroratrek What good news as I always enjoyed your different take on the Star Trek universe. Do keep up the great work and I know how much effort it takes.

[@Auroratrek]

@@donharris1923 Thank you!