One really cool thing about leaving the bulk of the clone wars to the EU and more specifically the new CG animated series in the works, we may see more of this ligthsaber methodology born out in a more visually immediate way.
Another example of extra thought that isn't explained by the films would be things like the battle raging outside during the Anakin/Obi-Wan DuKoo duel in ROTS. Someone actually planned out the entire battle sequence outside, from their goals to the defense manuvers to the final resolution they are heading to. None of that is important to the duel, but it lends more authenticity to everytyhing to have that kind of continuity thought out in advance, rather that just pasting a bunch of ships flying around to suit each individual shot.