The Colors of CSI

In Lynn’s first post on the site, she talked about the use of color to give each CSI series their own look and feel.

This is what Lynn had to say:

For one thing, as a person that works as a web designer (the day job), I noticed that the three shows are even filmed in supersaturated colors that are distinctly their own. For example, the next time you watch an episode of CSI: Miami, you might pay attention to the fact that everything seems to have a “golden” glow. It’s like they filmed it through a golden filter.

Then, compare the next episode of CSI: New York. It has a definite bluish tint to it, much like they used a blue filter when filming it.

And then, watch the next CSI: Vegas and you’ll see that they film it with what looks like a red filter.

I may lose a few people here, but it’s similar to the way George Lucas used color to divide the original three Star Wars episodes: A New Hope (Brown/Earth tones), Empire Strikes Back (Black/White), Return of the Jedi (Green). This is no surprise to the folks in charge either, they’ve even made it quite clear on the CBS websites for each show.