i have the hd tv broadcast dvr'd and i must say its amazing.. get it you wont be dissapointed.. its breathtaking.. ive seen every episode ( like 7-8?) about 2 times each.
I hate nature, I can't even stand camping since I'm allergic to everything but I loved Planet Earth. Amazing. When I get a PS3 it'll be the first thing I buy on blu-ray.
If you want "this" kind of documentary then this one is the one to get. It is also an incredible showcase for HD material as the visual fidelity it provides is unsurpassed.
I have the normal DVD version. I love this show, it's really one of the best and the Dvd's pack a lot of content. On the other side, they really move too fast from subject A to B, leaving your curiosity unsatisfied too often. I don't know if the extra 10-20$ for the blu-ray version worth it though ;)
Depends. Do you absolutely need it in high definition? It does look fantastic (I have the HD-DVD version...yeah, yeah) but it lacks ALL of the special features found on the DVD version. The DVD set has three new episodes and a 15-20 minute extra for each episode, detailing how they accomplished one of the particularly tricky shots. The Blu-ray just has the episodes, no extras. Given that the documentary is trying to convey information just as much as fantastic visuals, it's a shame they excluded all of the neat bonus stuff, as it adds a lot to the set. (so yeah, I own the high definition and DVD versions, I'm a whore)
Yes, Planet Earth looked amazing without HD, I can imagine how stunning its going to be on Blu-Ray. Thanks for this thread, Now im going to look into getting the Blu-Ray edition of Planet Earth
I forgot to mention that there are a handful of scenes (mostly deep-sea and underwater) that are not shot in HD, and are quite jarring when they pop up. It's like watching a video of Shay Laren stripping and then half a minute in it cuts to four seconds of Rosie O'Donnell in a bikini before jumping back to the original video.
I have it on DVD and I absolutely love it. I would LOVE to have it on Blu-Ray, but I don't have the money for it at this time. It has some of the most spectacular shots of terra firma, flora and fauna and animals in both air and sea and on land that you've ever seen. Definately get it.
Depends. Do you absolutely need it in high definition? It does look fantastic (I have the HD-DVD version...yeah, yeah) but it lacks ALL of the special features found on the DVD version. The DVD set has three new episodes and a 15-20 minute extra for each episode, detailing how they accomplished one of the particularly tricky shots. The Blu-ray just has the episodes, no extras. Given that the documentary is trying to convey information just as much as fantastic visuals, it's a shame they excluded all of the neat bonus stuff, as it adds a lot to the set. (so yeah, I own the high definition and DVD versions, I'm a whore)DJ_Lae
He beat me to the punch. For me the behind the scenes is almost as good as the show. If you get HD you will get the extras
I forgot to mention that there are a handful of scenes (mostly deep-sea and underwater) that are not shot in HD, and are quite jarring when they pop up. It's like watching a video of Shay Laren stripping and then half a minute in it cuts to four seconds of Rosie O'Donnell in a bikini before jumping back to the original video.DJ_Lae
I forgot to mention that there are a handful of scenes (mostly deep-sea and underwater) that are not shot in HD, and are quite jarring when they pop up. It's like watching a video of Shay Laren stripping and then half a minute in it cuts to four seconds of Rosie O'Donnell in a bikini before jumping back to the original video.DJ_Lae
Dude........you win the internets for that metaphor:lol:
If you have an appreciation for documentaries like these, then by all means pick this set up. I have it in standard definition (no Blu-Ray player...yet), but I still enjoy watching it. All of the high-end ILM special effects out there can't hold a candle to the visuals that nature can provide.
I watched a HD clip on youtube the other day and that sealed it for me, I'm buying the pack from Amazon. Here's an example: click make sure you click HD. Around 2 minutes is the part that sold me, can't wait to see that in all its HD greatness :)
[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"]I forgot to mention that there are a handful of scenes (mostly deep-sea and underwater) that are not shot in HD, and are quite jarring when they pop up. It's like watching a video of Shay Laren stripping and then half a minute in it cuts to four seconds of Rosie O'Donnell in a bikini before jumping back to the original video.waffle57
Greatest. Metaphor. Ever. Actually that's a comparison, but it was still funny.
Here's a HD clip on YouTube, personally I wish the quality of the Blu-ray could have been better; but then again I imagine it is a lot harder to get clear shots of animals.
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