Television Drama

This photo is from the crime drama 'NCIS.' Although it is mainly focused on crime, it has an element of humour to it, which marks it out from other crime TV dramas.

   This is apparent in the screen-shot's background. You can see computors, office doors and a person in the background working, showing that it is in a working environment.
   The fact that this drama also has elements of comedy is shown by the fact that the two characters aren't looking serious or stereotypically searching a crime scene for clues, instead, they are smiling, relaxed, and happy.
   I would describe the picture as a 'Medium Shot' of both the characters, with the interviewee looking into space in the frame and towards the interviewer.
   The picture has obviously been taken where the film crew have zoomed in to bring the focus on the two characters.
   Although no sound is used, facial expression/body language can still give the viewer an idea of the dialogue that is going on; casual, flirtatious, etc.


   Mise-en-Scene

• Set design - Again, the set design eliminates any idea that the show is a 'Teen' or 'Medical' drama. (The walls would be an unusual colour for a hospital.)
• Costume/Make-up - This is used effectively. Both characters are wearing professional clothes, hitning at the possibility that it is a crime drama. If you look closely, DiNozzo (left) is wearing a sling used to harness a gun.