About this episode

Chris Thompson discusses his work in visual effects and the challenges of remastering classic sci-fi shows.

Teleporting in... welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! For our second bonus episode, we've got a special chat featuring the visual effects wizard, Chris Thompson. Chris shares some behind-the-scenes magic, like how he brought those epic models back to life and the clever tricks he used to update the classic effects while keeping their charm intact. We also take a peek into Chris' early days of creating art for classic shows like Thunderbirds, Space 1999, etc and share his journey that’s as captivating as the show itself. We chat about the challenges of blending old-school charm with modern tech in the remastering process, making sure that fans of the original can still appreciate that vintage vibe while also getting a taste of the new. Plus, there’s a healthy dose of nostalgia as we wax about the good ol’ days of sci-fi shows. This interview is a wonderful insight into the creativity, love and care that's gone into, and continues to go into, Chris' work, and you can feel the passion in his words. If you’re a fan of Blake's 7 or just love behind-the-scenes stories, this episode is a must-listen! We're teleporting out for now! Thanks for listening, and don't…

People in this episode

Hosts: Garry Aylott, Adam Charlton

Guest: Chris Thompson

Topics covered

• visual effects
• behind-the-scenes
• sci-fi nostalgia
• remastering
• art creation

Keywords

• visual effects
• Blake's 7
• Chris Thompson
• remastering
• sci-fi shows
• nostalgia
• Thunderbirds
• Space 1999

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Blake's 7, Thunderbirds, Space 1999

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