#Short Trek

[purple-iris]

765874 Unification - Short Film from The Roddenberry Archive, OTOY, William Shatner and the Nimoy estate, in commemoration of 30th anniversary of Generation being released.

[null-doesnothing]

[expedition1]

Trekking Through Majesty: The Kanchenjunga Circuit Short Trek

In the eastern reaches of Nepal lies a trekking route that offers a captivating journey through some of the most remote and pristine landscapes in the Himalayas: the Kanchenjunga Circuit Short Trek. This trekking adventure presents an opportunity for adventurers to immerse themselves in the rugged beauty of the Kanchenjunga region while experiencing the rich cultural heritage of the local communities.

The Kanchenjunga Circuit Short Trek begins in the village of Taplejung, where trekkers are greeted with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lush valleys. From there, the trek unfolds as trekkers traverse ancient trails that wind their way through dense forests, alpine meadows, and traditional villages.

As the trek progresses, trekkers will be treated to breathtaking views of the majestic peaks of the Kanchenjunga massif, including the world's third-highest peak, Kanchenjunga itself. The towering mountains dominate the landscape, their snow-capped peaks reaching towards the sky in a display of awe-inspiring grandeur.

One of the highlights of the Kanchenjunga Circuit Short Trek is the opportunity to visit the sacred monasteries and stupas that dot the landscape. These ancient religious sites are steeped in history and tradition, offering trekkers a glimpse into the spiritual life of the region and the beliefs of the local communities.

Throughout the trek, trekkers will have the chance to interact with the friendly inhabitants of the region, including the indigenous Rai and Limbu communities. These warm and welcoming people are known for their hospitality and generosity, and trekkers will often be invited into their homes to share a meal or a cup of tea.

As the trek comes to an end, trekkers will descend back to Taplejung, taking with them memories of stunning landscapes, warm hospitality, and the sense of accomplishment that comes from conquering the challenges of the trail. The Kanchenjunga Circuit Short Trek may be less well-known than other trekking routes in Nepal, but for those who embark on this journey, it offers an unforgettable adventure amidst the majestic beauty of the Himalayas.

In conclusion, the Kanchenjunga Circuit Short Trek is a hidden gem in the eastern reaches of Nepal, offering trekkers a chance to experience the rugged beauty and rich cultural heritage of the Kanchenjunga region. From panoramic mountain views to encounters with local communities, this trek is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who undertake it. So lace up your boots, pack your bags, and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime on the Kanchenjunga Circuit Short Trek.

[spirk-trek]

Unification (2024)

[aoreyu]

Hiking Trails {Five} To Get On Before Fall

The end of summer marks the beginning of an incredible season for hiking. The changing colors of leaves, cooler temperatures, and unique natural scenery are just some of the reasons why you should take advantage of the season and conquer the trails on foot. Here are five must-visit hiking trails before Fall:

Glacier National Park - Montana, USA With over 40 trails, this park offers a varying range of difficulty levels through one million acres of mountains, glaciers, and forests.

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area - Texas, USA A short trek delivers you to the top of a granite dome with stunning views of the surrounding wilderness.

The Narrows - Utah, USA This river hike takes you through awe-inspiring slot canyons, providing an unforgettable and unique experience.

Hetta-Pallas Trail - Lapland, Finland Here you have a 55-km trek through the Arctic wilderness. Combining stunning views of the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park with the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) for an unforgettable adventure.

Dolomites - Northern Italy This scenic region is a hiker's paradise, with over 10,000 km of pathways through rugged peaks, meadows, and forests. For the love of hiking these are five I will be getting after with my wife in tow... Get out and hike!

[mr--spock]

Admit it, Spock. For people like us, the journey itself… is home.

[dunno-rambles]

what if she was an ex borg drone and you dont like her but you're the best mechanical engineer on the ship and you have to work on the maintenance of the remaining - and most crucial - implants on her body and the monthly check ups are always strangely intimate-

what if

[lambert-simnel]

Did you know Nana Visitor said in an interview she wasn’t considered a beautiful actress in the 90’s? absolutely insane

I actually had a hard time finding reference images for early season short hair big shoulder pads Kira. I guess they did less promo and the camera quality was maybe a bit shit in early on idk but this is my favourite outfit of hers ever I literally wrote about it for uni once

Anyway I can see definite improvement from my Dax painting, i’m still colour picking from the reference so I might challenge myself not to do that next time. I think this took around 3 hours? I should probably start timing myself

I’m really happy i’m getting better at digital painting but it has made me a little sad that I do so little traditional art now. that being said this is soo much easier to post getting a photo of the VVitch poster was so difficult and it would not scan correctly!!

all art is under #my art ,click for better quality !

[calmao666]

We meet at the appointed place

[autistic-bashir]

i don’t want a star trek musical episode where they sing half assed pop songs i want the weyouns doing cell block tango from chicago

[purple-iris]

Star trek short film - Unification by the Roddenberry archive available on YouTube

[wizard-dax]

AI in Unification?

If you, like me, couldn't fully enjoy Unification because there was a horrible feeling in your gut the whole time of "is this AI? Did Shatner really let them use AI? That seems like a thing he'd do, because he's kind of awful" then you've come to the right place.

I did a deep dive of the technologies used for Unification and while this isn't a 100% comprehensive guide here's what I've learned:

According to Trekmovie.com's article about the film, the production team used a "team of artists and animators, who combined digital and physical prosthetics with live-action location photography, virtual production, and CG set extensions" and used "OTOY’s “Octane” rendering software and the “Render Network” decentralized GPU rendering platform. Characters and props were digitized using OTOY’s Academy-Award winning “LightStage” scanning system."

So what are all these proprietary names / jargon, and are any of them AI?

LightStage: A scanning tech that allows for digital capture of a human face (probably used to capture the stand-ins faces and superimpose older footage of Spock / Kirk like they would for a video game motion capture or something) = Not AI

OctaneRender: "Fastest unbiased, spectrally correct GPU render engine" (Probably used for sets based on the example I'm seeing on OTOY's website. It DOES use AI for "denoising and lighting" but this is a feature of the program and not the only thing the program does, so it is unclear if this is something they would have employed for the shot film. If they did, this would not be used for character work / deep fakes, and given what little information is written about this tech I'm almost curious if it is even a full AI system at all or just an automatic denoiser that they've dubbed as AI to look impressive. So I'd say results inconclusive here at best.)

The Render Network: "The network connects node operators looking to monetize their idle GPU compute power with artists looking to scale intensive 3D-rendering work and with machine learning developers looking to train and tune AI models. Through a decentralized peer-to-peer network, the Render Network achieves unprecedented levels of scale, speed, and economic efficiency. " (This basically means people can use the platform FOR AI but means nothing in the context of whether AI was used for this project.)

TL;DR: AI is an umbrella term for a lot of technology and it seems if anything, there may have been some AI used in the background rendering process but nothing generative AI / deep fakes. In my cynical opinion, if they HAD used AI in general for this, I feel like they'd be shouting it from the rooftops right now since people who love AI won't shut up about it. I'm tentatively saying this was 99% made with traditional CGI and artist work as is stated in the Trekmovie.com article, but I wouldn't be surprised if that opinion changes as the day goes on and more information is released.

[wadesart]

in the absence of the klingons

[schn-tgai-saavik]

I will reiterate, to me and on this blog, Saavik is still and always will be Spock's daughter and protege. I always pick and chose canon, so I choose Spirk and not that weird romance between her and Spock.

The Vulcan dude in the back in the Unification short film wasn't named, and while behind the scenes interviews would have him be the son conceived from Spock's Pon Farr on genesis, I'm staying with Nimoy on that one and not going in that direction.

On the other hand, the soft look on Jim's face when he recognized Saavik was also so very parental to me, in a "my kid is grown" type of way.

TLD:R - Saavik is still Spock's daughter to me

[spocks-kaathyra]

my second born son <333

taking suggestions for who to make next!!

[the-data-files]

DS9 episode in which Bashir and Garak get a good old switcheroo plot