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Summary: The Ultimate Stress Reducer
Review: I love all the Waves videos. Hours of continuous peace. We never thought we'd feel it again! As a care-giver for my handicap dad, these tapes are our salvation. Powerful real medicine. Fastest way to distract him from pain without using meds. Quick way for mom and me to meditate, relax or escape. For anyone these tapes are the ultimate stress reducer with immediate results. Instant mood altering for ones whole environment, giving hours of peace whether you are sitting in front of it or not! Any of these videos are a good investment, and gift especially for those on limited budgets.
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Summary: Almost as good as being there!
Review: I love this video! Unlike so many others, this one doesn't show scenery with music or narration, just the natural sounds of the areas. Incredibly relaxing, visually beautiful; it's perfect for those times when I feel the desire to visit Hawaii but can't just up and go. This is not a tourism video, and anyone who buys it for that reason probably won't care for it. I have already ordered several more videos from the company, and am looking forward to seeing the rest of their work.
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Summary: Great As Background Video
Review: I love to put this video on while I sit and read the paper or magazines. It relaxes and gets you into the best frame of mind. The DVD allows you to automatically cycle through the different locations (I think there are 6). If you enjoy listening to soothing music in the background while you work then you'll really enjoy this video.
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Summary: Low resolution and bad color balance for a DVD
Review: I noticed that the resolution was poor, color was washed, and I was totally disappointed. Most shots have corner blocked, as if the images were shot from a hole (maybe to cut out wind sound?). I was watching this in a 17" monitor (brand new LCD that can play widescreen format), and already could tell the poor quality. If you watch this in any bigger and better monitor, your frustration will only magnify.
This DVD seemed like a mere transfer from a VHS tape, and should be treated as "VHS quality video in DVD format."
Anyone who only knows the latest, prettiest Hollywood DVD titles, stay away with this one. You will be amazed with the poor quality. Those who never experienced real DVD, this may be a relaxing one to watch on a poor quality 10-year old TV.
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Summary: disappointed buyer
Review: I usually enjoy videos of this nature, and the scenery and audio here were of acceptable quality. Unfortunately, the entire experience for me is ruined by the incessant hokey interruptions of the video exhorting the viewer to relax, reminding us which day of "vacation" is being simulated, and advertising their website. These interruptions have much in common with pop up ads on websites, and are just as welcome. If I'm watching an ongoing commercial, I don't expect to pay for it. For a relaxing nature video, I'd recommend going with something more professional, such as Coral Sea Dreaming.
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Summary: missed the boat
Review: I usually enjoy videos of this nature, and the scenery and audio here were of acceptable quality. Unfortunately, the entire experience for me is ruined by the incessant hokey interruptions of the video exhorting the viewer to relax, reminding us which day of "vacation" is being simulated, and advertising their website. These interruptions have much in common with pop up ads on websites, and are just as welcome. If I'm watching an ongoing commercial, I don't expect to pay for it. For a relaxing nature video, I'd recommend going with something more professional, such as Coral Sea Dreaming.
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Summary: Not what you would expect
Review: I was very unsatisfied with this DVD. The picture quality is very bad and the sound really does not even come close to the real deal. I have purcahsed other relaxation DVDs and this one is by far the worst. I wouldn't recomend wasting your money on this one.
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: I wasn't sure about how much this director's cut was going to vary from the original, but it was obviously different within the first few minutes of watching. It's sharper and more colorful than the original version, and I like that I can flip the subtitles off when I don't feel like seeing them. The loop-play feature is definitely cool. I've never seen that before on a DVD. Much better than the original.
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Summary: Do Not Add to Cart
Review: I will never buy one of his DVD's again. To have the audacity to throw in a quick blurb about the website and what "day" the vacation is on, DURING the program is unacceptable. He ruined my "vacation". I still cannot believe they have this "pop-up" type of marketing taking place during the video. There are many other choices out there when it comes to relaxation and nature DVD's.
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Summary: Sorry, but it's Lame.
Review: I'm an ocean lover, scuba diver and a meditator; I love the ocean; I wanted to see waves; I was disappointed. I really wanted what this DVD said it would deliver - a mixture of interesting waves in spectacular settings with natural sound.The waves are small and uninteresting; the settings are only average by Hawiian standards. This could have been so much better. The only value of this video is if you use it in meditation to occupy your visual attention - "to zone out" And this purpose is mostly defeated by the irritating logo and audio that appears between each segment to remind you of the Name of the DVD and company that made it. The production values are mediocre; you could produce this yourself. It is not even a good reminder of what it's like to sit on a beach, because the view rarely shifts and chances to capture sunrise/sunset are missed.
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