Star Wars episode VI: Return of the Jedi

- An establishing shot to set the scene and to show the audience where they are (space). Also to give an idea of genre (sci-fi) and to fit the iconography of the previous Star Wars films which have mostly begun with an establishing shot.

- From this establishing shot the audience can also see the spacecraft (the Death Star) and can note that it is still under construction

- The first scene (establishing shot) is unusually long while the spacecraft moves into the frame, allowing the audience to build an idea as to just how large the craft is, and creating the assumption that it is important and dangerous. The longer the shot progresses the larger the scale of power the audience interprets.

- Close-up of technology helps to reassure the audience that the film genre is sci-fi

- Non-diegetic sound of a siren or alarm, giving the impression of danger as the ship approaches and creating apprehension in the audience about the passengers within the spacecraft

- The iconic Star Wars soundtrack is also used to give importance to the ship and its contents and the darker tone to the music gives the impression that they are the ‘bad guys’ or the ‘antagonists’

- A wide shot showing the people on board the ‘Death Star’ lined up to greet the new arrival, giving the impression that the person is significantly important and respected

- A tracking shot is used to follow the Commander as he walks down the aisles of gathered people or soldiers. This portrays to the audience that he is a figure of authority and importance.

- The man’s uniform design also distinguishes him from the other men, making him appear to be more important than them – possibly some kind of higher ranking officer

- A close up of the Commanders face is used to show his tense and nervous expression to the audience; giving the impression that he is afraid of uncertain of the person exiting the spacecraft

- A tilt shot is used to show the importance and power of the new arrival (Darth Vader)

- The iconic Star Wars theme song which plays in the background as Vader appears shows that he is a highly significant and important character. Though the darker tint in the music suggests he is a villain.

- Vader’s all black attire gives the impression of a ‘bad guy’- The diegetic sound of Darth Vader’s heavy breathing is an iconic sound to the

Star Wars franchise and allows the audience to identify the character before the tilt shot has even reached his face (mask)

- An over shoulder shot from Darth Vader to the Commander to show how Vader’s words effect the emotion of the other character – he becomes fearful at the mention of the ‘Emperor’ showing the audience that the Emperor is a dangerous villain

- The iconic Star Wars theme song which plays in the background as Vader appears shows that he is a highly significant and important character. Though the darker tint in the music suggests he is a villain.

- Vader’s all black attire gives the impression of a ‘bad guy’- The diegetic sound of Darth Vader’s heavy breathing is an iconic sound to the

Star Wars franchise and allows the audience to identify the character before the tilt shot has even reached his face (mask)

- An over shoulder shot from Darth Vader to the Commander to show how Vader’s words effect the emotion of the other character – he becomes fearful at the mention of the ‘Emperor’ showing the audience that the Emperor is a dangerous villain