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The companion piece to Shout Factory's The Last Reef is Wonders of the Arctic.
Both hit shelves on September 13th.
With the exception of a single shot, during which I noted some banding, Wonders of the Arctic is another perfectly gorgeous 4k, UHD HDR release from Shout.
With sequences shot both above and below the water line, this "Filmed for IMAX" production shines from both technical, as well as artistic categories. For me, the footage of the Narwhales is along worth the price of admission.
Once again, reference material.
Superlative imagery, and wonderful audio in Dolby Atmos. Music works all channels and surrounds nicely, becoming a part of environment.
Aspect ratio, while noted on packaging as 1.78, was (at least for portions of program) 1.85.
When your kids become tired of princesses, wicked (and occasionally nice) witches, and talking animals, fruits and vegetables, Shout's programming should hit the spot, entertaining while educating. There may even be a few more scientists researching climate change, and for The Last Reef, marine biologists, because of them.
This is terrific programming for kids, and adults alike.
Although I've not viewed it that way, both Arctic, as well as Reef also come with standard issue Blu-ray 3D versions.
Image - 5*
Audio - 5
4k - 5
Pass / Fail - Pass
Highly Recommended
RAH
Both hit shelves on September 13th.
With the exception of a single shot, during which I noted some banding, Wonders of the Arctic is another perfectly gorgeous 4k, UHD HDR release from Shout.
With sequences shot both above and below the water line, this "Filmed for IMAX" production shines from both technical, as well as artistic categories. For me, the footage of the Narwhales is along worth the price of admission.
Once again, reference material.
Superlative imagery, and wonderful audio in Dolby Atmos. Music works all channels and surrounds nicely, becoming a part of environment.
Aspect ratio, while noted on packaging as 1.78, was (at least for portions of program) 1.85.
When your kids become tired of princesses, wicked (and occasionally nice) witches, and talking animals, fruits and vegetables, Shout's programming should hit the spot, entertaining while educating. There may even be a few more scientists researching climate change, and for The Last Reef, marine biologists, because of them.
This is terrific programming for kids, and adults alike.
Although I've not viewed it that way, both Arctic, as well as Reef also come with standard issue Blu-ray 3D versions.
Image - 5*
Audio - 5
4k - 5
Pass / Fail - Pass
Highly Recommended
RAH
