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Magic of Flight Blu-ray

United States
IMAX Image Entertainment | 1996 | 40 min | Not rated | May 05, 2009

Magic of Flight (Blu-ray)
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Video
Video codec: VC-1
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.43:1

Audio
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French: Dolby Digital 5.1

Subtitles
None

Discs
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)

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Region A (B, C untested)

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Video 4.0 of 54.0
Audio 3.8 of 53.8
Extras 4.0 of 54.0
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Documentary100%
Nature73%

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Magic of Flight

 (1996)

Magic of Flight Blu-ray offers solid video and great audio in this enjoyable Blu-ray release

Take a technological thrill ride faster, higher, and wilder than modern science or even your imagination! Relive the historical first flight of the Wright Brothers in 1903, then soar with the world-famous Blue Angels as they defy the laws of gravity with their most breathtaking maneuvers. Narrated by Tom Selleck, The Magic of Flight highlights and salutes a variety of modern aircraft, the people who fly them, and the human potential of training and performance. Ever wonder "how did they do that?" "The Making of 'The Magic of Flight'" (42 min.) puts you behind the camera and provides further insights into the world of aviation and the techniques used to get some of the most amazing airborne footage ever captured on film. Shot using high-definition cameras, "The Making of 'The Magic of Flight'" captures the enthusiasm and excitement of the crew who made this groundbreaking film.

For more about Magic of Flight and the Magic of Flight Blu-ray release, see the Magic of Flight Blu-ray Review



Magic of Flight Blu-ray, Video Quality

  3.5 of 5

The Magic of Flight takes off on Blu-ray with a 1080p/VC-1 encoded transfer that generally keeps pace with the documentary's lofty visuals. Shot in 1996, the film doesn't look as clean or crisp as more modern large-format productions, but have you ever seen an IMAX film that looks outright bad on Blu-ray? I know I haven't. The biggest thing holding back the presentation here is that the print is occasionally dotted with white specks, black flecks, and other bits of debris. Grain looks fine and untouched, though, and there's not much on the technical front to sully the experience, aside from a handful of errant but largely non-distracting artifacts. Like I said, the image isn't the crispest IMAX I've seen—the frequently used fisheye lenses just aren't consistently sharp throughout the frame—but a 70mm negative transferred into 1080p is still going to display a lot of detail, no matter which way you slice it. Black levels are deep, contrast is tight but never overdone, and colors are natural and nicely saturated, with sky blues and Blue Angel blues looking especially vivid.


Magic of Flight Blu-ray, Audio Quality

  4.0 of 5

There's plenty to be impressed by here, as The Magic of Flight's DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround track both rumbles with the expected thunder of jet engines and gives off a surprising amount of detail in less powerful sounds, like a flock of birds taking off from a marsh, filling the soundfield with their squawks and flapping wings. The surround speakers are activated frequently, with lots of fluid cross-channel movements, and the country/rock/inspirational score swelling from all directions. The instruments all have a satisfying presence, most notably the slide guitar, and Tom Selleck's narration rides cleanly over the rest of the mix.



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