Lightyear 4K UHD Screenshots (Patreon)

Video

Absolutely splendid, detailed animation is meant for this format. The sharpness is impeccable, and the resolution stands out immediately. Texture shows everywhere. Space suits carry not only fabric details, but also dirt and dust where possible (and it's often possible).

Brilliant brightness gains traction from the HDR pass. Glints from metal, computer screens, thruster flames, starfields - all of it displays intense contrast. Deep, flawless black levels counter in dazzling show of dimensionality.

Color follows suit, rich, full, and vivid. Primaries hold nothing back. Red warning lights, usually a problem for encodes, miss nothing. This entire presentation doesn't waste anything, even as the palette represents something more modern. A slight grain filter doesn't lead to issues.

Audio

A rare, boldly dynamic Disney Atmos mix features incredible low-end thrust. Engines and thrusters wallop the low-end. Passing through space, portals generate a heavy jolt. Range extends deep, and it's enough to fill any home theater room.

That consistent action whips through the soundstage, tracking ships as they pass. Mixing favors natural transitions, not always obvious, yet so smoothly done, they situate perfectly in the positional channels. This includes the heights, which push enough sound to be a part of this mix throughout.