Like Nimoy's literal interpretation of "bird-of-prey", this sketch proved the lynchpin in the Klingon vessel's design. Nimoy's guidance also included the directive that the ship should possess an elongated neck, again a characteristic of an attacking bird and one that would be incorporated in Klingon starship designs for decades to come.įurther exploring various concepts for the ship, Nilo Rodis created a drawing of a muscle man, arms flexing in a downward position. A novel approach for Star Trek features at the time, The Search for Spock's production bypassed the traditional route of using an art department to develop concept artwork which was then handed off to the VFX house director Leonard Nimoy instead allowing Industrial Light & Magic to develop starships and environments all on their own.ĭuring early discussions with Nimoy, ILM's Nilo Rodis, David Carson, and Bill George were inspired by the director's imitation of a predatory bird, arms outstretched like wings.
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