My thoughts on that episode of CSI. . .

I am not one to watch a lot of television, so I might not be the most sophisticated critic in this class. When I do get the chance to see tv I usually opt for the more light-hearted sitcom. Therefore, I do not follow CSI, Law and Order, etc. I will say that I had fun watching the episode of CSI in class and perhaps next time I see it on the preview channel I will tune in to that station. I think one of the reasons that I usually just watch the sitcoms is because I have a child-like attention span. Even though I think the show is interesting, I find myself missing certain details that prove to be important in the conclusion of the show. So, I don't always get everything out of shows that I should.
I paid more attention to the elements of how the show was put together than I did to the actual story of the show (even though they obviously are related). I think that it is hard to develop round characters on a show like this one. The main focus is on the character as a way of finding out about the story as opposed to the development of the character in itself. I think maybe that accounts for all of the close-up camera shots. This close-up shot seems to compensate for the lack of personal investment the viewer has with that character. Another element that stood out was the shiftiness of the camera. It moved around constantly which indicated a sense of unknown. In this show there is a certain amount of mystery until the very end. This shifting compels the viewer to jump into the investigation and try to crack the case.