Product Details

• Actors: Planet Earth
• Format: Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: DVD International
• DVD Release Date: September 25, 2001
• Run Time: 80 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005OSJX
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #112,188 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

This soothing, well-produced DVD is the next best thing to riding piggyback on a satellite. Over 150 orbital images from NASA are sequenced to provide a comprehensive tour of Earth's magnificent features, from continental contours and island systems to spectacular atmospheric and oceanographic conditions. Accompanied by 15 songs by Celtic harpist Lisa Lynne, these high-resolution images float across the screen to form an epic collage of our planet's delicate beauty. While signs of civilization are occasionally evident, the emphasis is placed on Earth's natural formations, from shifting dunes and wave patterns to the stark relief of the Himalayas. Lynne's music tends to have a soporific effect (probably intentional), but as a calming mood-setter this DVD is highly recommended. Curious viewers will especially appreciate the detailed scientific information that accompanies each image on separate menu screens. For those who may never fly in the space shuttle, this high-altitude journey is a definite treat. --Jeff Shannon

Product Description

Oceania is the first of seven titles in DVD International's new Planet Earth series. Featuring spectacular video of the earth's oceans, seas, islands and coastlines taken by the Space Shuttle, Oceania is 80 minutes of breathtaking imagery, complemented by Celtic harp and flute music performed by Lisa Lynne.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A little dull, April 25, 2003

By	Mr. Timothy J. Stucker "Tim" (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I sat down to watch this, and within just the first couple minutes I knew I'd be bored. I guess I was expecting more of a wide shot of earth, but the camera is zoomed in close on almost every shot and makes it difficult to even tell what you are looking at at times. And because it's so close, they do this annoying pan with every shot so you can see the whole thing, and that got me a little dizzy. And it just wasn't smooth, because it cuts to a new video about every 7 seconds. It's not something you can just sit and watch, but I guess if you have it on at a party or something, it's ok, as long as it's for your grandparents or something. I have to say the music is pretty good and goes with what you are watching, but as with all dvds of this type, you can play your own soundtrack. I noticed that this is the first dvd in a series, so maybe they've done a better job on the newer ones.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!!, May 21, 2004

By A Customer

This is one of the best planet dvds I've seen in a long time. Beautiful graphics and wonderful soundtrack. Lots of information too.

2.0 out of 5 stars OK DVD, Boring, a review from a space lover, April 12, 2006

By	M. Keshishian "Airplane Fan" (La Crescenta,CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Buy one of the Imax space dvd's , you'll be better off. This one is boring.
Unfortunately once you open the box, nobody lets you return it.
So you are stuck with it.
Spend your money on something else.