Sci-Fi/Fantasy Codes & Conventions

Cinematography:Typically (if set in future and/or space) there will be

many extreme long shots of galaxies, worlds and locations that are not on Earth.

High Angle ShotsLow Angle ShotsHigh Key Lighting

Sound:Lots of sound FXDialogueMuffled/Alien noises

Editing:Mostly CGILots of special effectsFast-pacedEllipsis of timeExpansion of timeStraight Cuts Jump Cuts Tilts

Examples: