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Originally Posted by Adje
On your first remark: A DVD is a VIDEO disc. So to me it matters. If it wasn't about picture but only sound we'd call it a CD 
As for the second remark, I stated in my review that the only thing I had to give to the editor is that he shows on occasions how energetic the show is. The fact that he switches a lot can surely make the show more exciting. What bothers me (and some others) is the choices that were made. If Meat says "Ladies and Gentleman, Mr Justin Avery on piano" and the editor pans in on Randy Flowers... that's not good editing. If some energetic, powerfull lyrics are sung and we get a shot of the back of two, almost not moving musicians with a complete blue background, that's not good editing at all. And the problem with this show is that it happened a lot. Poor shot choices is not something you want from the editor 
And I can't say it enough, NO DTS 
@AndrewG: Spreading over 2 DVD's is a good solution. Especially the bonus content. |
I have to agree that I was amused at times when they cut to shots of John's shoes and way too many shots in near darkness with the blue light. I had to ask who the characters were during "Paradise" because I could not see well enough to identify them. I understand the choices that have to be made between capturing the live show that the audience is going to see once and one going on a DVD that will hopefully get repeated views. I may catch it for my opinion but the opening to "Paradise" along with the "sex music" and the skit at the end just ran too long. The characters that came out made little sense in context of what was shown. They edited out the Teletubbies and this still ran 26 minutes out of a two hour disc. I understand that is what Meat chose to do that night and I'm sure it entertained those in attendance which was his concern that night, but a good bit of post-production editing would have helped IMO. I know some will say I should not say this because it is a company Meat chose to work with, etc. but as I have said before Meat and the band delivered and I am still happy to have the DVD. I thank Meat and Paul for their work.
Why do I feel the need to constantly apologize when I express my opinion?