Journey through the past, present and future of Earth as HISTORY explores the very real beginnings of our planet, the potentially catastrophic results of our own behavior on it, and the possibility of a world wiped clean of humanity in this stunning collection of HISTORY s most Earth-centric and informative series. Contents include:
HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE:
HISTORY goes back in time, from 4.5 billion years ago to today, to reveal the mystery of geology across the world. Spectacular on-location shooting, evidence from geologists in the field and clear, and dramatic graphics combine to show how the immensely powerful, and at times violent, forces of geology have literally shaped the world we live in.
A GLOBAL WARNING?:
Arctic ice is melting, sea levels are rising, glaciers are shrinking at alarming rates, and the Earth is getting unmistakably warmer. Is this vast, potentially catastrophic, climate change the result of human behavior? HISTORY offers an in-depth study of the science behind this controversial, hot-button issue.
LIFE AFTER PEOPLE:
What would happen if every human being on Earth disappeared? This isn t the story of how we might vanish it is the story of what happens to the world we leave behind. Each episode examines how the very landscape of planet Earth would change in our absence, using cinematic CGI to reveal in scientific detail the fate of every aspect of the man-made world.
BONUS FEATURES: Additional Scenes. Bonus Documentary: Inside the Volcano
Our Planet arrives on DVD with a 480i transfer in the original aspect ratio of 1.78:1. DVD viewers are granted a pleasing transfer despite the various sources. We can attribute the clear and colorful presentation due to the fact that the shows originally aired in high definition. Black levels were consistently strong. Colors were best during the segments from How The Earth Was Made. There were instances of softness when stock footage was used but as a whole I felt detail was quite good. 7/10
Audio is provided by a Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo track. While the soundfield is a bit narrow, this is still a solid presentation. Dialogue and narration were crisp and clear. There were some decent panning and environmental effects when called upon. Bass was surprisingly tight and robust. 7.5/10