Pixar Short Films
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Released: 11/06/07
Review By: Joshua Noyes
Picture Quality - 5/5
Audio Quality – 4.5/5
Special Features – 3.5/5
Overall – 4.75/5
Comments: After watching this short films collection from Pixar, it is clear that again Disney has hit another one out of the park like they did with Ratatouille and Cars! Disney used an AVC encode on to a BD50 disc and the results for PQ are very impressive. There were no hints of noise, macroblocking or even banding, which is some times evident in animated releases. Again colors were AMAZING! The colors were incredibly vibrant and uniform and really enhanced the viewing experience. The image was razor sharp, much like Ratatouille and Cars and again sharper than even “Crank.”
In-terms of AQ, this too was a very impressive showing by Disney. I listened using the PCM 5.1 6.9 Mbps option and it was GREAT! The Center Channel presented the dialog perfectly. It was as though the characters were sitting on your couch with you. The Surrounds too were used to perfection and used frequently. At times I found myself almost jumping from what appeared to be sounds headed in my direction. Finally the LFE was used to perfection as well, albeit in a more discrete manner. It really added a “fullness” to many scenes and clearly enhanced the overall viewing experience.
The Special Features on this disc were good. The main feature is titled, “The Pixar Shorts: A Short History.” This is essentially a look in to the history of how Pixar began and where it has gone since. There are also some nice audio commentaries as well.
In conclusion, the purchase of this disc simply put, is a no-brainer if you are a fan of Pixar. It is near reference material for both PQ and AQ and it is a fun trip through the world of Pixar.
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