Camino Blu-ray Screenshots (Patreon)

Video

Dense digital video begins at the outset, displaying immense, tight shadows. Black levels become Camino's greatest asset, not to discount the steep drive toward bright contrast too. A mixture of jungle sunlight and nightfall allows both frequent use. There's nothing disappointing in either.

Same goes for exceptional clarity, presented (almost) sans any discernible noise. That exceptional clarity lets the resolution flourish. Textural elements resolve gorgeous scenery, and thickness of the forests display grand sharpness. Camino is appealingly pristine HD video, near faultless.

Color grading favors warmth, although that doesn't diminish primaries or their potency. Greens establish their presence especially given the setting. Flesh tones maintain an accuracy even with the drift toward amber hues. In villages, clothing glows like red shirts. Earth tones popping out from dry grass and branches provide a notable baseline.

Scenes later ditch a chunk of this, simulating night via grayed out black levels, near monochrome color, and dim contrast. It's completely divested from the rest for stylistic reasons.

Audio

Offered in DTS-HD 5.1 and PCM stereo, either mix works, but the surround track provides additional weight. A droning score drops some deep electronic hums, the bass hefty enough to sustain a rumble. Gunshots reach the sub too, albeit not with anything spectacular, merely light support. Hefty volume and range push the tension higher as needed.

Open air extends to the rears, giving the mix a persistent ambient state from birds and chirping insects. Bullets jump around with light stretching to the surrounds. In terms of action, it's a marginal, lower budget affair, but more than enough to sustain Camino.