According to the FAQ at Elyse's CSI at http://members.aol.com/remiped/ 

csi-faq.htm#F2.16:



2.16   How do they do that incredible photography on the show?

CSI is shot on Super 35mm film, but is telecined to HD (high  

definition) for post production work. This allows the creators to  

give the show a more cinematic appearance. They're able to color  

correct from the tape without having to use the negative. Visual  

enhancements are done that turn a scene grainy when going to a  

flashback, or infuse vibrant colors when panning Vegas' brilliant  

neon lights. Viewers may also recognize the fascinating in-wound  

shots from the movie The Three Kings, where the effect was first  

introduced.



-chad



On Dec 12, 2005, at 11:58 AM, Jeremy Butler wrote:



> Does anyone know a good resource for finding the technical  

> specifications for the shooting of TV programs in the U.S?  Also,  

> I'm trying to avoid using fee-based sites like /Variety/.com.

>

> E.g., I'm currently trying to track down the original format for / 

> CSI/.  It appears to be film (although it's becoming very difficult  

> to tell these days), but is it 16mm, 35mm, super16, super35, etc?

>

> Thanks for any suggestions.

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