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The nickname is a reference to [[Michael Okuda]], a tech advisor for the show, who created definitive signage styles for a new design of control panel, without any physical controls, that was used in the later [[Star Trek Movies]] and [[TNG]] era productions. An okudagram is made by underlaying designs cut-out of black film with coloured stagelight filters or "gels" to the cut-out areas. The transparencies are then backlit. Not only does the final product look sleek and high-tech, okudagrams require less time and money to make than mechanical control panels with working buttons and switches. |
The nickname is a reference to [[Michael Okuda]], a tech advisor for the show, who created definitive signage styles for a new design of control panel, without any physical controls, that was used in the later [[Star Trek Movies]] and [[TNG]] era productions. An okudagram is made by underlaying designs cut-out of black film with coloured stagelight filters or "gels" to the cut-out areas. The transparencies are then backlit. Not only does the final product look sleek and high-tech, okudagrams require less time and money to make than mechanical control panels with working buttons and switches. |
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| − | Okuda and the various art staffs are very well known for placing "in-jokes" in the text and graphics of these decorative panels, which are also used, through various photography methods, to show the audience crucial plot points. The [[Federation]] [[LCARS]] style is very distinctive, and has become the norm for many ''Star Trek'' publications' |
+ | Okuda and the various art staffs are very well known for placing "in-jokes" in the text and graphics of these decorative panels, which are also used, through various photography methods, to show the audience crucial plot points. The [[Federation]] [[LCARS]] style is very distinctive, and has become the norm for many ''Star Trek'' publications', as well as a verry common design for [[Website directory|websites]] dedicated to star trek, including the official site before the 2003 redesign. |
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Revision as of 19:14, 28 December 2005
An example of an okudagram.
Okudagram is a nickname for the interactive (and usually reorganizable) displays found on control panels in 23rd and 24th century starships, and beyond. The okudagrams displayed by an LCARS computer have an easily readable and recognizable graphical interface for easy access. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, et al.; Star Trek: The Next Generation)
Types
- Star charts
- Starship Mission Status
- Personnel files
Background Information
The nickname is a reference to Michael Okuda, a tech advisor for the show, who created definitive signage styles for a new design of control panel, without any physical controls, that was used in the later Star Trek Movies and TNG era productions. An okudagram is made by underlaying designs cut-out of black film with coloured stagelight filters or "gels" to the cut-out areas. The transparencies are then backlit. Not only does the final product look sleek and high-tech, okudagrams require less time and money to make than mechanical control panels with working buttons and switches.
Okuda and the various art staffs are very well known for placing "in-jokes" in the text and graphics of these decorative panels, which are also used, through various photography methods, to show the audience crucial plot points. The Federation LCARS style is very distinctive, and has become the norm for many Star Trek publications', as well as a verry common design for websites dedicated to star trek, including the official site before the 2003 redesign.