Star Wars Diegetic & Non-Diegetic sounds

Diegetic sound:
Comes from a source within the scene.
Eg. dialogue from the actors, or music from a radio.

Non-diegetic:
Sound is added to the soundtrack to heighten impact or create an emotional response
Eg. narators commentary, sound effects.

Star Wars Trailer

Diegetic sounds:
1. (1.35) In this scene, the sound is focused on the explosions and shooting of spaceships. This gives a dramatic and tense effect on the audienc. We feel suspenseful because we are drawn in because we want to know why they are shooting at eachother and who will win.

2. (1.44) Here, the director has used diegetic sound. the main sound we can here is the lightsaber to imply that it is a dangerous scene. The audience would feel apprehensive because we don't know what happens next as the trailor cuts the scene midway through he lifts the lightsaber into the air. The sound of the lightsaber gets louder and more climatic throughout the scene.

3. (1.18) In this scene, diegetic sound is used. The sounds from the spaceships are used to portray a striking mood. The audience feel excited because they want to see more, this emotion remains throughout the majority of the trailor.

Non-diegetic sounds:
1. (0.14) In the beginning scene of the trailor, the director uses non-diegetic sound to intensify the scene. The high pitched note remains for quite a long note, and then repetes which suggests a tense and exciting atmosphere. The charatcters ask themselves who the character is? What will happen next? and causes the audience to want to find out more.

2. (1.14) At this scene, soundtrack changes to an even more emotional atmosphere. The sound is emphasized and increases how loud and powerful the scene is. The audience start to feel more involved and tense.

3. (0.50) our attention in this scene is drawn to the increase in volume, this has a tense impact on the audience and causes us to feel more excited. We are eager to find out what happens next.