This season features several iconic "oval" paintings and guest appearances by Steve Ross and Dana Jester. The Old Home Place Soothing Vista Stormy Seas Country Time A Mild Winter’s Day Spectacular Waterfall View From The Park Lake View (Guest: Steve Ross) Old Country Mill Morning Walk Nature’s Splendor Mountain Beauty (Guest: Dana Jester) Where to Watch/Buy
Season 17 consists of (episodes 1–13 of the production season, often numbered S17E01–S17E13). Notable paintings include: the joy of painting season 17 dd5.1
In a brilliant production choice, the rear surround channels in Season 17 were used to create a sense of presence. As Bob mixes his paints, the subtle clinking of the turpentine jar and the squeak of the brush against the palette drift into the rear speakers. This places the viewer in the 3D space. You are hearing the environment wrap around you, simulating the experience of standing next to the easel. This season features several iconic "oval" paintings and
Then came . Premiering in 1989, this season marked a quiet revolution for the series. While the afro remained iconic and the "happy accidents" continued to flow, the technical backbone of the show underwent a radical transformation: the introduction of DD5.1 (Dolby Digital 5.1) surround sound . As Bob mixes his paints, the subtle clinking
There is a delicious irony in the technical polish of Season 17. Bob Ross built an empire on the idea that anyone could paint—that you didn't need expensive equipment or a fancy studio. Yet, here was the show, utilizing state-of-the-art cinema-grade audio to teach a wet-on-wet technique invented by a sergeant in the US Air Force.
Sold as a 3-disk DVD set playable in all regions. Season 17 Episode List
The genius of the DD5.1 mix in Season 17 lies in how it utilizes the soundscape to enhance the visual instruction.
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