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"Our planet is a Blue Planet"... A true statement, and one that starts off a fantastic televsion series, recently shown by the BBC. This eight part adventure takes you through all parts of the sea on our planet. Everything from the open ocean, down to the very bottom of the sea bed is covered in this incredible collection of fishy features.
A DVD containing all the eight episodes, as well as numerous special features has been released recently, and its one of those DVDs that just has to be bought if you are in anyway interested in fish. It comes packed to the gills with everything a fish enthusiast could need (unless of course you`re into fish cuisine...)
The DVD set is spread across three DVDs. The first has the introductory episode "The Blue Planet", followed by the next three episodes, containing my favourite, "Open Ocean" (Loads of Dolphin action, which amazes me everytime I see it). These first four episodes are absolutely superb, and also completely different from eachother. Instead of just fish fish fish... Its all about the different habitats, and there inhabitants. Everything from shellfish and seagulls, right up to Blue Whales!
The second disc is of a similarly high quality. Containing the next four episodes, and teaming with even more fish, these episodes complete the series as seen on television. Exploring the final sections of your oceans these episodes leave no rock unturned and no fish undisturbed. Everything you can think of that exists in the ocean is looked at in depth on this disc.
All eight of the episodes on these discs come equipped with commentary from David Attenborough. His name, and voice, is always the first that springs to mind whenever wildlife and the BBC are mentioned together, and for a good reason too. Acknowledged as one of the best in his field, it seems fitting that he should be the one to convey all the information in this huge underwater project.
Completing the set, there are special features, all contained on the final disc. These include the "Making Waves" features, shown after each episode on tv, as well as photo galleries and behind the scenes looks with the makers of the series. Sadly there are no interviews with the cast, but I guess that would be fairly hard seeing as at least a million fish must have been involved.
I guess the only thing standing between a fishy fan and this wonderful DVD is the fact that it was on tv only a few months ago. Well, I guess if you video taped every moment, then perhaps you could be put off. However, you`d be missing out on top quality sound, the extra features, and of course the picture quality.
The sound is of a high quality - being as it is, Dolby Digital Sound. This is particularly handy if you speak dolphin, seeing as I hear their conversations are quite interesting. However, its even more important if you want to feel the real power of the ocean. Every bubble, every wave, and every sound a fish makes calls you into the depths, and makes you feel as if you are really there!
Picturewise, its main advantage is that it is in widescreen. If you watched it in 4:3, then the statisticians amongst you are in for about a 40% rise in the number of fish! Not only that, but being DVD quality, the water really does look quite beautiful, and so do the fish - and we know that isn`t all down to the make-up department!
If you`re a fish enthusiast, then this is unmissable. There really is everything you could want to see of sea dwelling animals and fish in their natural habitats. Dolphins playing, seals barking, penguins sliding, sharks cruising, crabs crawling and even Blue Whales breathing - it really is the ultimate fishy package!
A DVD containing all the eight episodes, as well as numerous special features has been released recently, and its one of those DVDs that just has to be bought if you are in anyway interested in fish. It comes packed to the gills with everything a fish enthusiast could need (unless of course you`re into fish cuisine...)
The DVD set is spread across three DVDs. The first has the introductory episode "The Blue Planet", followed by the next three episodes, containing my favourite, "Open Ocean" (Loads of Dolphin action, which amazes me everytime I see it). These first four episodes are absolutely superb, and also completely different from eachother. Instead of just fish fish fish... Its all about the different habitats, and there inhabitants. Everything from shellfish and seagulls, right up to Blue Whales!
The second disc is of a similarly high quality. Containing the next four episodes, and teaming with even more fish, these episodes complete the series as seen on television. Exploring the final sections of your oceans these episodes leave no rock unturned and no fish undisturbed. Everything you can think of that exists in the ocean is looked at in depth on this disc.
All eight of the episodes on these discs come equipped with commentary from David Attenborough. His name, and voice, is always the first that springs to mind whenever wildlife and the BBC are mentioned together, and for a good reason too. Acknowledged as one of the best in his field, it seems fitting that he should be the one to convey all the information in this huge underwater project.
Completing the set, there are special features, all contained on the final disc. These include the "Making Waves" features, shown after each episode on tv, as well as photo galleries and behind the scenes looks with the makers of the series. Sadly there are no interviews with the cast, but I guess that would be fairly hard seeing as at least a million fish must have been involved.
I guess the only thing standing between a fishy fan and this wonderful DVD is the fact that it was on tv only a few months ago. Well, I guess if you video taped every moment, then perhaps you could be put off. However, you`d be missing out on top quality sound, the extra features, and of course the picture quality.
The sound is of a high quality - being as it is, Dolby Digital Sound. This is particularly handy if you speak dolphin, seeing as I hear their conversations are quite interesting. However, its even more important if you want to feel the real power of the ocean. Every bubble, every wave, and every sound a fish makes calls you into the depths, and makes you feel as if you are really there!
Picturewise, its main advantage is that it is in widescreen. If you watched it in 4:3, then the statisticians amongst you are in for about a 40% rise in the number of fish! Not only that, but being DVD quality, the water really does look quite beautiful, and so do the fish - and we know that isn`t all down to the make-up department!
If you`re a fish enthusiast, then this is unmissable. There really is everything you could want to see of sea dwelling animals and fish in their natural habitats. Dolphins playing, seals barking, penguins sliding, sharks cruising, crabs crawling and even Blue Whales breathing - it really is the ultimate fishy package!
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I got round to watching "Seasonal seas" today. The episode contains some really great shots of Grey Seals lying down in the sand, looking quite relaxed, almost as if sunbathing, but all around them there is a storm going on, with winds blowing sand all over them. They don`t even bat an eye lid!
Another thing was the Salmon sharks (I think that was what they were called). They were said to be relatives of the Great White, but I missed how big they were. Ah well... If anybody knows...
Another thing was the Salmon sharks (I think that was what they were called). They were said to be relatives of the Great White, but I missed how big they were. Ah well... If anybody knows...
I just finished watching the Frozen Seas episode again! Its excellent! The penguins in it can be quite hilarious - though they occasionally get a tough time from those leopard seals!
Anyway, off to watch Coral seas tonight!
Anyway, off to watch Coral seas tonight!
"Our planet is a Blue Planet"... A true statement, and one that starts off a fantastic televsion series, recently shown by the BBC. This eight part adventure takes you through all parts of the sea on our planet. Everything from the open ocean, down to the very bottom of the sea bed is covered in this incredible collection of fishy features.
A DVD containing all the eight episodes, as well as numerous special features has been released recently, and its one of those DVDs that just has to be bought if you are in anyway interested in fish. It comes packed to the gills with everything a fish enthusiast could need (unless of course you`re into fish cuisine...)
The DVD set is spread across three DVDs. The first has the introductory episode "The Blue Planet", followed by the next three episodes, containing my favourite, "Open Ocean" (Loads of Dolphin action, which amazes me everytime I see it). These first four episodes are absolutely superb, and also completely different from eachother. Instead of just fish fish fish... Its all about the different habitats, and there inhabitants. Everything from shellfish and seagulls, right up to Blue Whales!
The second disc is of a similarly high quality. Containing the next four episodes, and teaming with even more fish, these episodes complete the series as seen on television. Exploring the final sections of your oceans these episodes leave no rock unturned and no fish undisturbed. Everything you can think of that exists in the ocean is looked at in depth on this disc.
All eight of the episodes on these discs come equipped with commentary from David Attenborough. His name, and voice, is always the first that springs to mind whenever wildlife and the BBC are mentioned together, and for a good reason too. Acknowledged as one of the best in his field, it seems fitting that he should be the one to convey all the information in this huge underwater project.
Completing the set, there are special features, all contained on the final disc. These include the "Making Waves" features, shown after each episode on tv, as well as photo galleries and behind the scenes looks with the makers of the series. Sadly there are no interviews with the cast, but I guess that would be fairly hard seeing as at least a million fish must have been involved.
I guess the only thing standing between a fishy fan and this wonderful DVD is the fact that it was on tv only a few months ago. Well, I guess if you video taped every moment, then perhaps you could be put off. However, you`d be missing out on top quality sound, the extra features, and of course the picture quality.
The sound is of a high quality - being as it is, Dolby Digital Sound. This is particularly handy if you speak dolphin, seeing as I hear their conversations are quite interesting. However, its even more important if you want to feel the real power of the ocean. Every bubble, every wave, and every sound a fish makes calls you into the depths, and makes you feel as if you are really there!
Picturewise, its main advantage is that it is in widescreen. If you watched it in 4:3, then the statisticians amongst you are in for about a 40% rise in the number of fish! Not only that, but being DVD quality, the water really does look quite beautiful, and so do the fish - and we know that isn`t all down to the make-up department!
If you`re a fish enthusiast, then this is unmissable. There really is everything you could want to see of sea dwelling animals and fish in their natural habitats. Dolphins playing, seals barking, penguins sliding, sharks cruising, crabs crawling and even Blue Whales breathing - it really is the ultimate fishy package!
A DVD containing all the eight episodes, as well as numerous special features has been released recently, and its one of those DVDs that just has to be bought if you are in anyway interested in fish. It comes packed to the gills with everything a fish enthusiast could need (unless of course you`re into fish cuisine...)
The DVD set is spread across three DVDs. The first has the introductory episode "The Blue Planet", followed by the next three episodes, containing my favourite, "Open Ocean" (Loads of Dolphin action, which amazes me everytime I see it). These first four episodes are absolutely superb, and also completely different from eachother. Instead of just fish fish fish... Its all about the different habitats, and there inhabitants. Everything from shellfish and seagulls, right up to Blue Whales!
The second disc is of a similarly high quality. Containing the next four episodes, and teaming with even more fish, these episodes complete the series as seen on television. Exploring the final sections of your oceans these episodes leave no rock unturned and no fish undisturbed. Everything you can think of that exists in the ocean is looked at in depth on this disc.
All eight of the episodes on these discs come equipped with commentary from David Attenborough. His name, and voice, is always the first that springs to mind whenever wildlife and the BBC are mentioned together, and for a good reason too. Acknowledged as one of the best in his field, it seems fitting that he should be the one to convey all the information in this huge underwater project.
Completing the set, there are special features, all contained on the final disc. These include the "Making Waves" features, shown after each episode on tv, as well as photo galleries and behind the scenes looks with the makers of the series. Sadly there are no interviews with the cast, but I guess that would be fairly hard seeing as at least a million fish must have been involved.
I guess the only thing standing between a fishy fan and this wonderful DVD is the fact that it was on tv only a few months ago. Well, I guess if you video taped every moment, then perhaps you could be put off. However, you`d be missing out on top quality sound, the extra features, and of course the picture quality.
The sound is of a high quality - being as it is, Dolby Digital Sound. This is particularly handy if you speak dolphin, seeing as I hear their conversations are quite interesting. However, its even more important if you want to feel the real power of the ocean. Every bubble, every wave, and every sound a fish makes calls you into the depths, and makes you feel as if you are really there!
Picturewise, its main advantage is that it is in widescreen. If you watched it in 4:3, then the statisticians amongst you are in for about a 40% rise in the number of fish! Not only that, but being DVD quality, the water really does look quite beautiful, and so do the fish - and we know that isn`t all down to the make-up department!
If you`re a fish enthusiast, then this is unmissable. There really is everything you could want to see of sea dwelling animals and fish in their natural habitats. Dolphins playing, seals barking, penguins sliding, sharks cruising, crabs crawling and even Blue Whales breathing - it really is the ultimate fishy package!
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