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The Secrets behind CSI Posters

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation follows the investigations of a team of forensic scientists as they reveal the circumstances behind mysterious crimes and deaths committed in Las Vegas. These investigators use the latest scientific techniques to analyze crime scenes and evidence to help police solve cases. Two shows have spun off the original CSI program: CSI: Miami and CSI: New York. Each show is featured on countless merchandise. CSI posters make a great addition to any collection. Here is some information on the show as well as what a CSI does.

CSI fast facts

• The show’s style is comparable to Quincy and The X-Files. In fact, with its gadgets and futuristic technology, CSI can almost be seen as science fiction.
• Although it is set in Las Vegas, CSI is generally shot in Santa Clarita, California. Crews only film in Las Vegas when it is impossible to duplicate certain landmarks such as casinos or the Vegas strip.
• Unlike CSI: Miami, the Las Vegas version features much less violence.
• CSI is one of the most expensive shows on network television. The first season reportedly cost $1.5 million per episode to create.
• The show averages 30 million viewers every week.

Some background
A CSI is a Crime Scene Investigator. The job of the CSI is to identify, document and collect evidence at a crime scene. Just like in the show, real CSIs usually specialize in certain fields of evidence collection and analysis. For example, Grissom analyzes bugs while Catherine studies blood splatter.

Forensics
Forensic science (often shortened to forensics) uses many types of sciences to solve cases. This may be in relation to a crime or to a civil action. The CSI team is made up of criminalists. They apply various sciences to answer questions that relate to examination and comparison of evidence like fingerprints, tire tracks in criminal investigations. The evidence is usually processed in a crime lab, the most popular image that audiences associate with forensics.

Investigative history
The earliest account of using fingerprints to identity someone was during the 7th century. As the story goes, a debtor's fingerprints were attached to a bill that would be given to the lender. This bill was legally recognized as valid proof of the debt. Later in history, the character of Sherlock Holmes used forensic science as one of his investigating methods. Shortly after, the comic strip Dick Tracy also featured a detective using numerous forensic methods, although sometimes the methods were more imaginary than actually possible.

CSI continues to fascinate its viewers who tune in every week for an adrenaline rush in the comfort of home. The experience doesn’t have to stop with the show. CSI posters capture the imagination and have audiences wishing for more episodes. It’s no mystery why CSI is so popular. Just take a closer look.

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