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| Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2014 11:50 pm Post subject: Comos: A Spacetime Odyssey [Blu-ray] |
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Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey [Blu-ray] (2014)
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| Quote: | 'Cosmos' ended too soon. I kept wanting more, and more. It's a powerful show that enlightens its viewers. It shows those who may not be scientifically inclined why they should care. It teaches us scientific dummies (this guy) how science affects us on a daily basis and why it's important to know the history of it. The audio and video are near perfection. The special features are fairly robust. 'Cosmos' is very highly recommended.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
One of the show's many strengths lies in its marvelous visuals. Perhaps, a couple decades down the road, we'll look back and marvel at how antiquated this CG really was – like we do with the Carl Sagan original. For right now, however, the effects here are brilliantly conceived, and stunningly presented. Being on Blu-ray, instead of being broadcast over limited cable bandwidth, 'Cosmos' really shines.
The 1080p presentation is a wash of color and clarity. All of the show's special effects come off polished, without a hint of artifacting or banding. The animated sequences are unusual, yes, but clearly presented. There isn't any detail loss as far as those segments are concerned.
Detail is marvelous throughout. Close-up shots of Tyson, wildlife, and the computer-generated cosmos provide ample detail for marveling. The blackness of space is entirely dark. Contrast is perfect. There isn't a thing I find wrong with the way Fox has put this presentation together. As far as TV shows on Blu-ray go, this is one of the best looking ones out there.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix mirrors its video counterpart. It's a totally immersive experience. Much more so than the show's original broadcast. What really stands out is the clarity of the ambient sound. Tyson visits places all over the globe as he relates his stories. Each of these places is populated with people, wildlife, and natural elements. All of these sounds give the show a very natural audio field.
Simulated explosions, like that of the Big Bang, offer some extreme low frequency rumblings. Tyson's voice is the only real quibble, but it's more to do with the nature of the show, and not really with mix itself. At times Tyson's voice audibly changes volume, rather abruptly. I assume these instances happen because his voice needed to be rerecorded after the filming had taken place.
That said, most of Tyson's narration is as clear as one would desire. Directionality is spot on as the ship streaks across it. Pans work smoothly. It's everything you could ask for, and maybe a tiny bit more. |
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