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    Storm Surfers 3D

    Featured In Issue 180, October 2013

    3D Picture4.5
    Picture4.5
    Sound4.5
    WSR Score4
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    (Studio/Distributor):
    XLrator Media
    (Catalog Number):
    07133
    (MPAA Rating):
    Not Rated
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price):
    $29.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    95
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    A
    (Theatrical Year):
    2012
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    08/06/13
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Justin McMillan & Chris Nelius
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    (Disc Soundtrack):
    DTS HD Lossless 5.1
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    Storm Surfers is a big-wave thrill ride. The adventure documentary follows best friends and surfing legends Tom Carroll and Ross Clarke-Jones, along with surf forecaster Ben Matson, as they track and chase giant storms in their quest to ride the Pacific's biggest and most dangerous waves. (Gary Reber)

    Special features include Behind The Scenes With The Directors (HD 03:09), a Profile on Tom Carroll (HD 03:09), a Profile on Ross Clarke-Jones (HD 03:09), Ross & Tom's Need For Speed (HD 03:02), a Profile on Ben Matson (HD 03:09), and the trailer.

    The 1.78:1 1080p MVC 3D picture was natively photographed using miniature 3D cameras that put audiences inside the barrel of the waves. The project's stereographers were Robert C. Morton and Luke Buckley. Considering the challenges presented by Mother Nature, this is a spectacular 3D visual experience during the in-ocean sequences. This was obviously an extremely challenging feat of camera capture above and below the surface of the ocean. Color saturation is strong, with a palette of shades of blue and grays. The onshore and surf shop segments are naturally presented. Fleshtones are natural as well. Contrast is decent and often excellent. The 3D dimensionality and perception of depth is amazing and perfectly natural. One feels that as if in the water as a spectator, with the ocean pressing out into the room. The effect is often striking and breathtaking. While there are inconsistencies, overall this is a remarkable 3D documentary that connects with the power of big waves. Visually extraordinary. (Gary Reber)

    The DTS-HD Master Audio™ 5.1-channel soundtrack sports aggressive, dynamically powerful sonics that capture the immense power of the big wave experience. Atmospherics and sound effects are effectively engaging, with strong surround envelopment. Crashing waves are sonically powerful as they crash on the down turn and winds swirl throughout the soundfield. Deep bass .1 LFE is forceful and powerful to sub-25 Hz frequencies. The varied music score is nicely supported and, at times, with drum-driving rhythmic energy. Dialogue manages to stay intelligible and remarkably integrated spatially. The narration is perfectly presented. This soundtrack effectively captures the flurry of nature at sea, which few humans have ever experienced. Fans of intense surfing will not be disappointed. (Gary Reber)

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