His complaint that the neon on the left of Bey detracts from the intent is crazy man talk. Like suddenly we couldnt read the words above their heads.
I actually edited my post. But, I have no issue with creators sharing their opinions. Obviously in their mind, they have a vision for what the show should look like. I get that.
What I meant to say was, they have no business making decisions on a technical level. There are professionals that know this stuff better than you. And that is why you have visionaries that know how to use a camera and frame things.
So I always shake my head when I hear about the things he's said, and pushed for. I remember when Simon originally talked about the format (before this HD stuff came out). Some shows just look awful. Like, I go back and watch the X-Files on DVD and Netflix, and the earlier seasons look dreadful. Nothing about that ratio/fidelity makes the show look better for "style" or whatever. It just looks bad.
EDIT: That's a bit unfair though. I mean, creators do have that vision. So who am I to say they shouldn't have a say in it. But it does kind of bug me, when you hear writers commenting on the technical aspects of cinematography. I have no issue with them presenting it the way they want. But I hate making decisions that make it so you can't ever do more with it at a later time.
