Frosty the Snowman 4K UHD Screenshots (Patreon)

Video

There's little detail gain in the source animation compared to the Blu-ray. The animation lines were already defined in HD, and that doesn't change here. Mastering keeps every sketch mark intact. Grain is likewise handled gorgeously, and left untouched by the mastering. Painted textures in the backdrops hold enough resolution to show every stroke from a brush or pencil.

HDR is straightforward, most notable for color. Improvements to density and richness make a difference. Frosty the Snowman hasn't lost any of its brightness, or this mastering restored the luster. Black lines look black, while snow looks rich and hearty.

Audio

For uncompressed audio, a DTS-HD 5.1 track is the only option. The original mono comes in DTS only. Thankfully, the upmix only uses the stereos, and even then, only for music. Overall, fidelity sounds better than expected considering the TV origins. Music hits every peak smoothly, no distortion noted. Dialog sounds modern it's so clear.