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2"We were never able to show the audience what Geordi saw, because it was too expensive" - ironically, by the time of First Contact, this should gradually have stopped to be an obstacle thanks to CGI (the effect we saw the one time we did see what Geordi sees, in "Heart of Glory", was not that impressive).– O. R. MapperCommented Jun 26 at 9:52
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4One would expect the studio to provide an ergonomic prop. But who am I to know?– Mindwin Remember MonicaCommented Jun 26 at 14:02
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2I can't help but wonder if there was some way they could have used something like spirit gum or the adhesive they use to attach ECG electrodes to help hold it on, so that it didn't have to pinch so hard. Serious kudos to Burton for delivering a performance for so many episodes while in that discomfort, without ever letting on.– anaximanderCommented Jun 27 at 9:28
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1@anaximander I was using spirit gum for a 4 days LARP. It is "safe" but honestly it was so unpleasant I have never wore that mask again. It burns, it leaves unpleasant residue, it made me cry with the solvent it released when drying. I'll never use it next to eyes again. So yea, it is not a simple choice and drawback-free solution.– MołotCommented Jun 28 at 9:07
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1Wow those are some interesting... coincidences. 80% of his vision was impaired, versus the 20% reduction (in-universe) that getting rid of it would have caused. But more importantly, wearing the prop actually hurt, while in universe it also hurt. I always found it interesting that Geordi was not constantly cranky from the constant pain, but @anaximander learning the Burton managed to hide it adds an interesting aspect to the whole thing.– AndyCommented Jun 28 at 14:20
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