'It looked different than anything else and it was intentional': Star Trek: The Next Generation's Brilliant Body Horror Episode With LeVar Burton Was A Triumph Of Practical Effects Over CGI

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LeVar Burton's character looked scary enough without the use of CGI!

Star Trek: The Animated Series – The Past Was Altered

Star Trek: The Next Generation was a series that was groundbreaking in a multitude of areas during its time. Whether it's practical effects, CGI or production design, the iconic series was always a step above the norm.

This presented its own set of difficulties as the crew of The Next Generation had to be ready for the next big challenge. LeVar Burton's portrayal of Geordi La Forge in episode 18 of season four proved to be just that challenge.

Before we delve into how the effect was achieved, let's talk about what actually went down. Star Trek: The Next Generation is an adventure exploration series set in space and often delved into aliens and horrors.

'It looked different than anything else and it was intentional': Star Trek: The Next Generation's Brilliant Body Horror Episode With LeVar Burton Was A Triumph Of Practical Effects Over CGI.
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