The Lord of the Rings- Analysis of diegetic and non-diegetic sound

1.  0.01 Non-diegetic sound.  Narration to shows the villain of the film to the audience and therefore demonstrates to them the peril facing the films protagonists.

2. 0.03 Non-diegetic sound.  The sound of the horn helps to create the battle imagery.

3. 0.15 Diegetic sound.  The sound of the dragon helps to convey the power that the enemy possesses. 

4.  0.28 Non-diegetic sound.  Sound track music which helps to amplify the battle idealogy created by the visual aspects of the film and enhance the viewers experience.

5.  0.41 Diegetic sound.  The noises of the horses gives the army a pastoral aspect which makes them seem to be on the side of good.

6.  0.53 Diegetic 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.

7.  1.03 Diegetic sound.  The use of diagetic vocals help to add to the audiences sympathy for the good army and reinforces the idea that they are fighting for what is right.

8.  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.

9.  1.43 Diagetic sound.  The orders being given out create a sense of order in the midst of war.

10.  1.50 Diagetic sound.  Rallying speech helps to boost the audiences hope for the armies success.

11.  1.56 Non-diegetic sound.  Helps to reinforce military imagery in the scene and enhances the viewers experience by enveloping them in a variety of sounds.

12.  1.58 Diegetic sound.  Creaking of poles sounds natural and calm.

13.  2.00 Diegetic sound.  Clanking of metal sounds harsh and violent in contrast to the sound of the weapons of the opposition.

14.  2.06 Diegetic sound.  Dialogue between loved ones helps to reinforce the view that these characters are on the side of good.

15.  2.12 Diegetic sound.  Clattering of wooden poles and swords in forces military ideology.

16.  2.18 Diegetic sound.  Battle cry.

17.  2.30 Diegetic sound.  Army cheer shows unity amongst the troops.

18.  3.07 Non-diegetic sound.  Background music.

19.  3.14 Diegetic sound.  Battle key cry shows continual unity.

20.  3.37 Diegetic sound.  Arrows gliding through the air and knocking down horses.