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- Josh Steinberg
I don't mind technical commentaries; in fact, I enjoy them - so long as there's actual information being presented. Cinematographers interest me a lot, but I think those tracks are a real hit-or-miss - there are some DPs who are very good at putting their experiences into words, and then some who just can't. I don't fault them for that; they went into the business to express things visually, but the people who either can't or won't reveal more information than what brand of light bulb they like is a waste of commentary space.
On the other hand, I also appreciate more relaxed, conversational commentaries - provided that the people are at least interesting. I don't mind if a commentary isn't scene specific as long as it stays interesting.
It would be nice if on the DVD specs (or in the press release) if they could note if the commentary track was recorded live with all principles in the room, or assembled from seperate sessions. It would also be cool if they could point out if it's going to be a more technical, film school type commentary, or a more anecdotal, conversational type commentary.
On the other hand, I also appreciate more relaxed, conversational commentaries - provided that the people are at least interesting. I don't mind if a commentary isn't scene specific as long as it stays interesting.
It would be nice if on the DVD specs (or in the press release) if they could note if the commentary track was recorded live with all principles in the room, or assembled from seperate sessions. It would also be cool if they could point out if it's going to be a more technical, film school type commentary, or a more anecdotal, conversational type commentary.