| (10-27-2024 00:55) Marie B., USA: I'm widow senior citizen who finds the sights and sounds of the ocean, especially the waves, very calming and peaceful. Since I cannot live nearby to watch, I was hoping your dvd Blue Seas would have a similar affect. It exceeded my expectations. It has many choices to watch, all of which get me through gloomy days or troubled times. Thank you for producing a beautiful video that gives me much pleasure. |
| (07-11-2024 07:30) Jenni Todd, : I recently had hip replacement surgery. I bought a treadmill, but didn’t really use it until I found your app and tried it. Now I am exercising every day and it’s really helping my recovery. The time flies and I am having so much fun seeing the sites all over the world. There are so many videos, I never get bored and I even started to use it when I’m relaxing with my crochet or before bed to help me unwind. Thanks for your app. It has changed my life for the better. |
| (12-27-2022 01:20) Pauline Foss, United States: I love the fireplace XXL. It is very comforting and psychologically warm. |
(12-10-2022 17:57) ELLIOTT HEWITT, United States: Hello,
I purchased "Fireplace XXL" from Amazon and have found it to be the best investment I've ever made!
I've actually replaced my existing gas/log fireplace with my Sony 55" Bravia HDTV and play the DVD all day long. Thanks for your artistry! |
(01-28-2022 16:37) Pam , : Hello Mr. Helsloot,
I ran across a card with your contact information from one of the ambient collection dvds that I purchased awhile back. I just want to share with you how lifesaving these videos have been for my family and myself. When the pandemic began in 2020 I was at a loss as to what I was going to do with two of my kiddos that have special needs ages 27 and 31. Their day program closed up and yep they were home with me around the clock. They have Down syndrome and autism. So things can be very challenging at times. My education and training is in dysfunctional sensory processing, psychology and behavior modification. So I went searching for help and ran across your videos. I bought a couple of dvds on just a whim hoping that they would calm my nerves and help my kids to relax, stay calm. I started popping these videos into the tv as soon as I received them. Not only are they beautiful videos but they are just what we needed to start the day off. Here we are almost two years into the pandemic and I am still popping them into the tv before the kids get up and before we go to bed. I also generally have one on in my kitchen as well. We are surrounded by astounding video and music. I just bought a couple more of these gorgeous videos and can't wait to receive them. I must own over a dozen of your dvds. I just want to thank you for making these stunning videos and know that you made a difference in our lives.
Thank you,
Pam |
(01-11-2022 05:11) Cheryl J, : Hi
I Love my �Fireplace XXL� dvd. It is actually very comforting, and cozy..I use is a lot. If someone knew how long. It helps especially these day�s because it has been �Chilly� outside and I�m inside most of the time. The quality of the dvd is good and stays that way. |
| (03-15-2021 01:08) James E Johnson, USA: Hi, I recently purchased the "Sunset Waves" for my 91 year old neighbor lady and after watching it with her I am ordering another one for myself! FANTASTIC! Hey, DID I SAY FANTASTIC! Beautiful scenes always changing; sounds of the seagulls, the sunsets, cloud formations! HEY FOLKS, THIS IS IT FOR TOTAL RELAXATION AND STRESS RELIEF! I mean why watch all of the "stuff" on TV when you have this in your DVD collection! Thanks for a really great "wave and sunset" collection! JEJ |
| (10-23-2020 11:01) Roberta Green, England: Many many thanks for these fabulous dvds. Have about ten keeping me fit and happy through the Covid pandemic. |
| (09-05-2020 18:21) Roger L Young, United States: I recently purchase two from the Ambient Collection. I already owned two others. They are all EXCELLENT! I am an extremely satisfied customer and I will probably purchase more. |
| (06-08-2020 19:33) Judy Hyde, Canada: Just purchased a couple of your nature videos and we are thrilled. We are a healthcare facility and we are setting up a Distraction Break Room for our front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The videos have created a calm, peaceful atmosphere that gives our front line workers a much needed break through these challenging times. Thank you so much for these wonderful creations. |
| (02-06-2020 19:01) Dr. Linda Kelley, United States: I recently purchased your Cascades DVD. We use it in our waiting room. Very calming and relaxing |
| (01-10-2020 14:40) MIchelle Lenzi, USA: I LOVE your Fitness Journeys videos! They are so well done! The picture has been stabilized so I don’t get motion sick, the scenery is beautiful and I love how the wildlife appears occasionally just like on a real hike! Thank you so much for producing these top notch videos! I’m a fan for life!!! |
| (05-08-2019 23:54) Nathan Littlefield, United States: Virtual Boat Tour on the Singapore River - There is nothing like experiencing a location by boat. It’s a completely different experience than on land. Whereas on land you may be frustrated by traffic and crowds, on the water you can truly relax and enjoy the sights. The Virtual Boat Tour on the Singapore River captures this experience in a spectacular way by means of ultra clear, high resolution photography and a crisp, clean audio. It really creates a “you-are-there” feeling. As the name suggests, each of the two tracks feature a boat ride on the Singapore River. Track 1 is a sunset cruise and track 2 is a nighttime cruise. The sound of water rippling past, sea birds, and ambient noises like background conversations and passing boats lend to the realism of the videos. Of course, these are great for just watching by themselves. But, even if you choose to use these two tracks as an accompaniment to your rowing workouts, the effect is mentally relaxing and calming even if you are exerting yourself in your workout. Another excellent selection by World Nature Videos! |
(02-09-2019 23:15) Nathan Littlefield, United States: Regarding the Virtual Cycle Ride entitled Sunflower Fields, this addition to the Ambient Collection has you cycling amid the endless and vibrantly colorful fields of sunflowers in Spain. You may have never seen so many sunflowers in one area in your life but this video transports you there. The sharp, vivid colors of the scenery and the relaxing sounds of crickets, birds and other wildlife engage your senses as you tour the paths and roads.
There are three tracks on the DVD, which can be played individually or as a continuous loop. The first two tracks feature the rolling hills of Spain’s beautiful countryside and the fields of sunflowers that gives the video its name. Rocky outcroppings of the hilly countryside and the occasional bird flying by your path keep the tours interesting and varied. The high definition video makes for a full appreciation of the blues of the clear skies, the varying greens of the trees, the browns and tans from the county grasses and the yellows and oranges of the sunflower petals.
The third track is an extra treat that starts off on a paved lane and travels into a picturesque village before continuing up a large hill dotted with white stone windmills and a castle. Atop the hill is a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside.
Each track proceeds at a relaxed pace that lends itself to either a steady, somewhat leisurely, bicycle ride or even a brisk walk. If you’re looking for a more strenuous workout, the third track allows you a fun opportunity to crank up the resistance on your trainer or treadmill as you climb the hill on your way up to see the windmills.
Sunflower Fields is an excellent addition to the Ambient Collection and is highly recommended. |
(01-03-2019 23:53) Nathan Littlefield, USA: The Virtual Boat Tour in Doha-Qatar video has a very even, unhurried pace in both tracks that makes for a steady rowing cardio workout, or maybe just a relaxing background video of a boat tour you might take on vacation. Like all the World Nature videos, this is a stunning high-quality production with sharp, vivid imagery, creating a you-are-there feel.
The first track starts mid-cruise and shows the city-scape coastline from a nighttime, side-on perspective. While it's interesting to see the buildings and skyscrapers lit up, the side view doesn't lend itself too well for the feeling of rowing. Still, as a tour, it's interesting and the personal watercraft that comes cruising by mid way through the track adds a nice change to the relatively calm waters.
The second track is obviously filmed from the front of the boat and does a much better job of creating the feeling of forward momentum. In my opinion, this makes for a more realistic and enjoyable rowing experience. As you continue to row, the coastline slowly gets closer until you join the docked boats alone the shore, with the lighted city-scape in the background.
All in all, I think it's a great addition to an exercise library, or just an interesting boat tour video to play at a party or social occasion. If you like being on the water, this video does a great job of capturing the experience. |
(12-10-2018 17:33) Jim and Linda , USA: We have ordered several DVD's from different categories and are amazed at how fantastic each one has been. It is indeed a joy and privilege to enjoy these DVDs. All aspects of the process has been extremely smooth and the quality is impressive. We watch each one in a bit of heaven itself. What a wonderful gift to the world this company is. Thank you from our hearts to all people and staff of this company.
For years I have waited for DVDs like these and such variety is amazing. I have had contact on the phone and was treated very well. I would write more but I want to get back to these DVDs now...try an order for yourself! |
| (10-20-2018 19:23) Veronica Miller, USA: I've watched many of these videos in many different formats. Whether you are looking for a nature scene, a water scene, a fish tank, a fireplace, or a scenic stroll thru another country, these videos are pure beauty. Picture quality, sound quality, and enough time to fully immerse yourself in the scene. I can't find anything but beauty in these. |
(09-25-2018 20:12) Janice Decker, : I am so happy to hear from you and I'm glad you are continuing to travel and capture footage for all of us to view, exercise to, and enjoy. Yes! I'm interested in your new destinations, particularly Thailand and INDIA (ooh!) mentioned in your second paragraph.
We have just remodeled our home, and I've been given a new "gymnasium" which I'm in the process of creating a decor of ambience using a combination of Zen/yoga, Bohemian-Indie-Gypsy-Raj theme. This is my new "Zen Den" for me to enjoy your fabulous destination videos, exercise on my Gazelle, and with the southeast windows to the woods for more privacy, and in the more private section of the house (makes me feel safer when I'm alone - should any more monkeys run out on your videos - ha ha
So, I am ready for some new, exciting destinations ...
This summer, my sister, niece, daughter, and I suddenly developed a passion for INDIA! (After watching a wonderful BBC miniseries.) I already have your DVD Through the Rainforest with Elephant Jungle Road. LOVE IT! While I live worlds away in the North Pocono mountains of northeast Pennsylvania USA, that road looks a lot like our R307 going past Lake Scranton to the city ... though you would NEVER see any elephants here! Oh, so thrilling! I replay that segment a lot to get a closer look at those elephants.
I find it serendipitous that your new treks include India, Thailand, & Rome because this year also I built what I named The Appian Way sidewalk from my garden gate to the greenhouse. It impressed my Italian relatives! I showed them your videos and demonstrated on my Gazelle how I can venture out without leaving the house! They live in cold-climate area of New York, and I can tell I got them thinking. I will definitely be ordering more DVD's to survive the cold, long dreary winters here. .. they are getting worse, and longer!
My most recent purchases are Balinese Rice Fields (LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!) and Tropical Palm Trees. I've not yet reviewed Palm Trees, but I'm sure I'll be delighted. (Some of my equipment got affected by lightning & power surge, so I'm slow reviewing as I don't want to have a disc get trapped, but I'm getting all new stuff).
As you can observe by my purchase history, I prefer the tropical Southeast Asia titles because these are destinations that I feel I will never get to in my lifetime, and our weather here is so cold and brutal in winter. If not for your videos, I think I would die already!!!
I will be sure to put five-star reviews on Amazon. You can find some of my previous reviews under the username of "Jandy" ... this is short for my name Janice Decker, or Jan D. (get it?). You may also find me on Facebook under my real name Janice Decker, with a mutual cyber friend, Karen Glick, whom I befriended online and encouraged her to buy your videos as she is a fitness aficionado. It took some convincing, but now since she has tried them, I think she loves them.
So, in closing, I just want to thank you for reaching out to me as I'm a big fan of yours and I think you are a STAR! I prefer to own actual tangible DVDs (as opposed to downloads) because of my technology constraints here and my ability to get the images up on the giant screen so I feel I am "walking the walk" -or running the run- while using my Gazelle glider aerobic gym machine. Really, in this capacity, I feel I'm right there in real life.
I will surely check out your 25 new titles and see what I might put on my list for Santa Claus this year. I might also invest in some of the non-walking for just the ambience for the Zen Den /Tea Room meditation. Yes, I purchased your Christmas/fireplace/decorations DVD set, and I just LOVE it! I know when I order a DVD done by The Ambient Collection, it's always of good quality and superior cinematography. I will be sure to check My Amazon to be sure I put a stellar review on all the videos I purchased thus far.
Thank you for the links below. I will surely check them out, give you some feedback, and purchase more for my collection. Again, thank you for contacting me and keeping me up-to-date.
Very sincerely yours,
Janice Decker |
| (09-25-2018 20:08) guest, : This seller is the penultimate producer of the finest destination walking/jogging/cycling or Nature escapes videos for exercise or meditation with a huge inventory of exotic location footage from all over the world done in vibrant, crisp cinematography. Great customer service. Ambient Collection is the go-to merchant for products of this nature. As they keep making them, I will continue to buy. |
| (05-12-2017 20:31) Carol L, United States: First of all, let me say that I LOVE watching nature videos. Of all the varieties of ambient videos, straight nature ones capture me the most. I ran across the Ambient Collection in 2011, I was enthralled with the videos they had available. I bought several of them that year including Lotus Pond, Ocean Dreaming, Living Ocean, Alpine Elements, Flow of Nature, Fitness Journey – Palm Trees, Fireplace XL, as well as several others. These DVDS literally changed my life – they gave me the peace and serenity which was very much needed then, and still is now. Since that time, I have gotten many more of their videos, from nature to Virtual Walks, Virtual Cycling, and Fitness Journeys. The Virtual Walks and Cycling videos show me places in the world that I would never see in my lifetime. They show fascinating glimpses of all kinds of scenery, buildings, and sometimes people from around the world. But my favorites are STILL the nature ones. Canyon Rivers, Cascades, Koi Fish, and Jellyfish come to mind – (it’s a beautifully filmed DVD and I still love to watch the jellyfish). Coral Tranquility is another favorite of mine – the photography is outstanding as the DVDS always are – I love the seasons DVDS, the flower DVDs, and so many others. In this world we live in, I absolutely need the tranquility that these DVDs allow me to feel. Another major plus is that you almost always have the option of listening to music or use the natural sounds. I sometimes just leave the sound off. These are really nice options to have. Also, in another category, the Fireworks Show is the best fireworks film I’ve seen. It’s strictly fireworks, no buildings or peoples’ heads looking up and talking. That has always been a major annoyance to me. So whatever type of ambiemt video you like, you’ll probably find it here. |
| (10-22-2016 15:23) Lilias Darcy-Fox, United Kingdom: I have purchased several of tne dvd's and the latest one, Canyon Rivers is absolutely gorgeous, it taakes you on a wonderful journey to sounds and sights not normally seen. I enjoy all thye dvd's I have bought and I am looking at the next one with anticipation. However, I would prefer a choice of sounds on the Canyon one as I find some of the music irritating and too downbeat. That said, I would heartily say buy them . |
| (05-28-2016 22:18) P Jongeneel, Nederland: What a wonderful DVD with images of tropical birds and beautiful plants. The waterfalls and water birds pass by at a steady pace . It is a relaxing DVD which I always enjoy it. a topper ) |
(06-05-2015 04:18) Pamela Moorman, United States:
Sea, Lake and River Aquariums is great.
Brilliant HD color and clarity, high quality sound choices and 18 different scenes to choose from, which includes six of each; sea, lake and river aquarium scenes. There is even a shipwreck and lovely Asian temple complete with swimming fish and marine life. I really like that these DVDs will play the individual tracks on a continuous loop or you can play all the aquariums on each DVD continuously for uninterrupted viewing. There are several quality sound choices to choose from including; bubbles, waves, piano or ambient music.
Another fine quality product from Tony Helsloot, Isis Products/World Nature Video.
Great for meditating or just relaxing. Would be great for a professional office for viewing when you customers have to wait. |
(06-04-2015 23:59) Lady Song, United States:
Tropical Reef Aquarium XXL Two DVD set. Just received it and it is great. Very relaxing and great for meditation, helping you to fall asleep or just to relax.
Brilliant color filmed in HD. It's like having your own aquarium without all the mess. There are 4 different scenes of tropical reef aquariums and one HD film from which to choose on the first DVD. The aquariums may be viewed with a choice of bubbles, relaxing piano music or sounds of the sea. My personal favorite is the colorful HD film which fades from one scene to the next. I love the sea horses as they do their graceful dance through the ocean plants.
The second DVD offers 5 sound choices and 4 tropical reef aquarium views from which to choose.
This is a high quality, relaxing dvd set that gives you several options to choose from for both sound and viewing pleasure. It is easy to use and will loop for continuous uninterrupted viewing. I own many of Tony Helsloot's DVDs and love them. |
(06-04-2015 23:51) Pamela Moorman, USA:
Just got the Aquarium DVD Tropical Reef and it is amazing!
Very relaxing. Brilliant color filmed in HD. It's like having your own aquarium without all the mess. There are 4 different scenes of tropical reef aquariums and one HD film from which to choose. The aquariums may be viewed with a choice of bubbles, relaxing piano music or sounds of the sea. My personal favorite is the colorful HD film which fades from one scene to the next. I love the sea horses as they do their graceful dance through the ocean plants.
This is a high quality, relaxing dvd that gives you several options to choose from. It is easy to use and will loop for continuous uninterrupted viewing. I own many of Tony Helsloot's DVDs and love them |
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