Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Trek Tuesday Michael Dorn

We covered a wide range of topics including Agent Revelation, Star Trek, The Worf series, and the western he's writing.

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Master Of Dark Shadows

Dan Curtis, as a writer, producer and director influenced and created memorable television. From Kolchak to Dark Shadows, his stamp on genre TV is timeless. There is a documentary,Master Of Dark Shadows which celebrates his career. I spoke to two of the stars of Dark Shadows in Kathryn Leigh Scott and Lara Parker. 

Byte Silo

Executive Producer and showrunner Graham Yost talks from the red carpet at the London premiere of Silo. 

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Humanity’s Last Stand: Truth and Survival in Silo Season Two

My guests include Harriet Walter and Claire Perkins, who discuss the intricate relationship between their characters, Martha Walker and Carla McLean. We'll also hear from Shane McRae and Remmie Miller, whose characters, Knox and Shirley, navigate the engineering challenges within the silo. 

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Building the World of Silo: An Inside Look at Set Design with Gavin Bocquet

In this episode of the Sci-Fi Talk, host Tony Tellado chats with special guest Gavin Bocquet, the production designer for the hit series "Silo." Gavin shares insights into the design and creation of the show's unique sets, as well as his experiences in the industry.Gavin also shares the challenges they faced when building sets for the apartments in "Silo." With limited space and budget, they cleverly repurposed existing sets and utilized modular designs to differentiate each apartment.The episode also explores the process of designing the Silo location in the series. Inspired by Soviet-era apartments and concrete technology, the set was meticulously crafted to convey a distinct atmosphere. 

 

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The Silo as a Character: Balancing Design and Digital World in the VFX Process

Welcome back to the Sci-Fi Talk Podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Daniel Rauchwerger, joining our host, Tony Tellado, to delve into the fascinating world of visual effects and the creation of the Silo in the VFX Daniel takes us behind the scenes of mapping the intricate Silo, emphasizing the importance of creating an extensive and realistic structure. From utilizing light, distant neon signs, and aerial antennas to establishing a sense of location, to the challenges faced with large screens and wide image ratios, Daniel uncovers the intricate tricks and techniques employed to bring the Silo to life.

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SF Audio To Listen To

For your enjoyment. So put on your buds and listen to, Thora Burch on Overleaper, Travis Beacham on the vampires of Impact Winter, Jenny Curtis and Chris Porter's journey to the sun in Solar and Felicia Day's horror comedy, Third Eye.

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Byte Craig Miller On Carrie Fisher

The Star Wars Memories author looks back on one of my favorite princesses. 

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Byte Galaxy Quest Reunion

Enrico Colantoni and Missi Pyle look back on tenacles and creating an alien way of talking.

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The Ethics of Technology and Family Loyalty in Michael C. Bland’s Sci-Fi Trilogy

Today, I have the pleasure of conversing with Michael C. Bland, author behind the gripping book series starting with The Price of Safety. Imagine a world where a father, entangled in the web of a surveillance society he helped create, must protect his daughter after she commits a heinous crime. In this episode, Michael shares his inspiration for this chilling dystopian scenario, discusses the evolution of his trilogy, and reflects on the complex moral dilemmas his characters face. We'll also touch on the impact of technology on our lives and the thematic depth that Michael weaves into his narratives. Whether you're a fan of audiobooks, ebooks, or the tactile joy of a book, Michael's work is sure to captivate you. Stay tuned as we explore this fascinating intersection of technology, surveillance, and human connection on Sci-Fi Talk.

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