Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer and Lord of the Rings Sound Analysis Homework

Starwars: The Force Awakens 

1. Voice - Non-Diegetic - provides context as to what is happening through development of characterisation. Provides slight introduction to plot. Because it's diegetic, audience are left curious as to source of sound is unknown, strategy to get audience to want to watch movie.
2.  Music - Non-Diegetic - very eerie and loud at times, used to create suspense and draw audience in. Builds excitement as music progresses from simple melody to complex tune to mirror the build of excitement that occurs in the scene. 
3. Space ship and laser gun sound effects - Diegetic - adds to the atmosphere and context of production - space themes movie so the space ships and the laser guns' sound effects contribute to this. Complies with the genre convention of a sci-fi movie as the sound effects aren't everyday/normal sounds. 
4. Explosion - Diegetic - shows how there will be conflict in the narrative. Builds excitement as explosion creates sense of danger and fear. Alludes to conflict between Jedi and Sith, ongoing battle since the beginning, brings the theme of good vs. evil. 
5. Light Sabre Sound Effect - Diegetic - not realistic however in the context of the movie, contributes to verisimilitude and the genre conventions needed to be a sci-fi film. Reoccurring prop of the light sabre - creates excitement within the audience as this is what they have been used to/waiting for. 

Lord of the Rings

1. 0.01 Non-diagetic sound. Narration to shows the villain of the film to the audience and therefore demonstrates to them the peril facing the films protagonists.
2. 0.28 Non-diagetic sound. Sound track music which helps to amplify the battle ideology created by the visual aspects of the film and enhance the viewers experience.
3. 0.41 Diagetic sound. The noises of the horses gives the army a pastoral aspect which makes them seem to be on the side of good.
4. 0.53 Diagetic sound. The primal screams of the opposing army creates a contrasting feeling of aggression, violence and hostility which automatically heightens the audiences dislike for them.
5. 1.04 Diagetic sound. The use of diegetic vocals help to add to the audiences sympathy for the good army and reinforces the idea that they are fighting for what is right.
6. 1.11 Diagetic sound. The harsh tone and military language used by the opposing force contrasts highly with the soft voice heard previously reinforcing that we are now viewing the force of evil.
7. 1.43 Diagetic sound. The orders being given out create a sense of order in the midst of war.
8. 1.50 Diagetic sound. Rallying speech helps to boost the audiences hope for the armies success.
9. 1.56 Non-diagetic sound. Helps to reinforce military imagery in the scene and enhances the viewers experience by enveloping them in a variety of sounds.
10. 1.57 Diagetic sound. Creaking of poles sounds natural and calm.
11. 2.00 Diagetic sound. Clanking of metal sounds harsh and violent in contrast to the sound of the weapons of the opposition.
12. 2.08 Diagetic sound. Dialogue between loved ones helps to reinforce the view that these characters are on the side of good.