TV Crime Drama Conventions

Name of Drama Csi grave danger volume

Broadcaster –Scheduling details

Conventions -Characters

Gil grissom-william PetersonCatherine willow-marg helenbergerNick stokes-george eadsWorrick brown- gary dourdan

NarrativeOne of the team gets kidnapped and buried in a glass box where he is kept and images are sent to the rest of the team who attempt to rescue him. The kidnapper demands a large sum of money in return for Nick’s release. The team locate the kidnapper and then gave him the money. However it was a decoy and he blew up. And then they find him and release him.

Mise-en-scene -LocationsSetsLightingCostume

Location- las vagasUnderground where nick is foundCSI lab – where the team workedCar park- where nick is takenNersaryShackCasino

LightingNick in a coffin used to resemble last light with a glow stick.

CostumeLab coatsBlack brown casual clothesBullet proof vestsBomb vestSuitsPolice uniforms

Sound –Key dialogueSound effectsMusic

In the scene with the ants it was hectic music

Audiences –Who is the target audience?Male/FemaleHow might they react differently?Will it shape their views of people, issues or events?

16+Male and female

Females might find it a bit graphic

Industry –Marketing & PromotingOther platforms? (DVD/online)