Wednesday, 16 October 2013

Name of Drama
CSI (Crime Scene Investigation)

Broadcaster –
Scheduling details

CBS – Created show – USA
Channel 5 – UK broadcaster

Conventions -
Characters

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Nick Stokes (298 episodes, 2000-2013)

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Captain Jim Brass / ... (298 episodes, 2000-2013)

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Greg Sanders (296 episodes, 2000-2013)

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Dr. Al Robbins (290 episodes, 2000-2013)

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Catherine Willows (263 episodes, 2000-2012)

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Sara Sidle (258 episodes, 2000-2013)

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David Phillips (250 episodes, 2000-2013)

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David Hodges (210 episodes, 2003-2013)

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Gil Grissom (196 episodes, 2000-2013)
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Warrick Brown (183 episodes, 2000-2008)


Narrative


Grave Danger – Nick Stokes (George Eads) is kidnapped at a scene and is then buried alive and it is a race against time to save him.



Mise-en-scene -
Locations
Sets
Lighting
Costume


·         Crime Lab – Lighting dark & eerie to create suspense
·         Coffin – prop
·         Corn Field – Where the coffin was buried with stokes in – discreet
·         Fake Crime scene – cup, dog intestines, and lighting is dark and creepy
·         Laboratory
·         CSI uniform
·         Bad guys in orange, good guys in blue





Sound –
Key dialogue
Sound effects
Music

·         Music – creates tension and gives characters a voice and lets us be aware he is safe
·         Sound effects – explosions, sirens, gun shots, sounds of the city and wildlife
·         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?

Adults, Male and females will enjoy, Fans of cop dramas, mysteries






Industry –
Marketing & Promoting
Other platforms? (DVD/online)




TV, Online, DVD, Consoles
Show has dedicated website







Name of Drama
Sherlock

Broadcaster –
Scheduling details
·         BBC One
·         BBC HD (2010)
·         BBC One HD (2012–)
·         PBS (2010–)



Conventions -
Characters

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Benedict Cumberbatch
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Martin Freeman
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Rupert Graves
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Una Stubbs
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Mrs. Hudson
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Jonathan Aris
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Dr. Anderson
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Louise Brealey
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Molly Hooper (as Loo Brealey)
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Sally Donovan
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Joseph Long
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Angelo



Narrative


A serial killer (a cabby) is on the run using Russian roulette as a way to kill his victims with a 50/50 chance of death.



Mise-en-scene -
Locations
Sets
Lighting
Costume

London – back streets – 221 Baker street
Restaurant
College
Crime Scene




Sound –
Key dialogue
Sound effects
Music

Sherlock theme tune
Gun shots
Car screeches
Text sounds
Police sirens    Other







Audiences –
Who is the target audience?
Male/Female
How might they react differently?
Will it shape their views of people, issues or events?
Male &  Female
Family show (12 rated)
All will enjoy if you enjoy cop dramas, Mysteries or a fan of Sherlock Holmes 








Industry –
Marketing & Promoting
Other platforms? (DVD/online)




TV, online, DVD, consoles and the show has multiple dedicated websites for E.G DR Watson's blog.