DVD Extra Features - Help needed

[JDH1]

It's too long a story to go into, but I'm currently involved in putting together the bonus features which are to go on a movie DVD. The movie recently played at cinemas throughout the UK, and is primarily male interest (plenty of action and violence).

The problem is that I'm not really a DVD buyer, and don't really know what extra features people are interested in on a DVD. i.e what might make the difference between them making a purchase, and not.

So...what extra features (if any) do you look for on a DVD? Sensible answers would be appreciated, as "that fit bird off Coronation Streets phone number" is probably not going to be an option.

[ChrisJG]

Deleted scenes are usually quite interesting.

[sevros1981]

Any making of features are usually interesting. Out of interest - what software are you using to do this? Getting pretty tired of the limitations of Encore DVD...

[dundarach]

well if it's all available to add at no cost - bung it all in providing it fits.

i'm one of those sad people who buy often based on the amount of extras

so:

deleted scenes
behind the scenes
interview with the stars
out takes
story boards
music videos
trailers
easter eggs
alternative endings

lots to choose from

[sebo]

"Making of" is normally ok, particularly if there are lots of stunts etc.

Bloopers / c0ck ups

I find that deleted scenes are often a bit pants

Funny question to ask though - I would have thought that someone in charge of this job would be experienced in the trade. Movie firms charge more for a DVD with lots of extras - "special bonus edition", that sort of thing..

[BertB]

Blooper Reel
Outtakes
Behind the scene
Video Diaries (Simon Pegg films are good of these)
Movie Stills
Trailers of upcoming movies (same studio)
Alternate Endings.


I don't bother with Deleted scenes; they were normally deleted for a reason!