CSI, crime drama research

Name of Drama	CSI crime scene investigation
Broadcaster – Scheduling details	CBS created the show-USA-Channel 5-Uk Broadcaster
Conventions - Characters	Complete series cast summary: George Eads ...  Nick Stokes (298 episodes, 2000-2013) Paul Guilfoyle ...  Captain Jim Brass / ... (298 episodes, 2000-2013) Eric Szmanda ...  Greg Sanders (296 episodes, 2000-2013) Robert David Hall ...  Dr. Al Robbins (291 episodes, 2000-2013) Marg Helgenberger ...  Catherine Willows (263 episodes, 2000-2012) Jorja Fox ...  Sara Sidle (258 episodes, 2000-2013) David Berman ...  David Phillips (251 episodes, 2000-2013) Wallace Langham ...  David Hodges (210 episodes, 2003-2013) William Petersen ...  Gil Grissom (197 episodes, 2000-2013) Gary Dourdan ...  Warrick Brown (183 episodes, 2000-2008)
Narrative	Grave Danger Nick stokes investigates a crime scene and is kidnapped, he is buried alive and then it’s a race against time to save him.
Mise-en-scene - Locations Sets Lighting Costume	Crime lab-Dark  and eerie, creates suspense Coffin-prop-prop Corn field- buried stokes-discreet Fake crime scene- cup, dog intestines, lighting is dark and creepy CSI uniform Bad guys in orange
Sound – Key dialogue Sound effects Music	Music-creates tension and gives character a voice Sound effects explosion, sirens, gun shots, sounds of the city Sound effects compliment camera movement
Audiences – Who is the target audience? Male/Female How might they react differently? Will it shape their views of people, issues or events?	Adult, male and females will enjoy Fans of cop dramas, mysteries
Industry – Marketing & Promoting Other platforms? (DVD/online)	TV Online DVD Show has a dedicated website