The montage is a common convention in romantic comedies, used to quickly establish the characters and their initial relationship dynamics.

The use of soft, warm lighting is a technical code that creates a romantic atmosphere and highlights the characters' emotions.

The use of dark, shadowy lighting with sudden bursts of bright light is a technical code that creates suspense, tension, and a sense of unease, common in horror films.

The use of eerie, dissonant music is a technical code that creates a sense of unease and anticipation, often associated with horror films.

The calm, authoritative tone and clear language are conventions of news reporting, designed to convey information objectively and credibly.

The use of graphics with statistics is a written code that helps to visualize and clarify the information presented in the news report.

The frequent switching between performance and abstract visuals is a convention in music videos, often used to enhance the emotional or thematic resonance of the song.

Using voiceover narration alongside expert interviews is a common convention in documentaries that helps to provide context and credibility to the narrative.

The use of a slow zoom and tense score are technical codes that create emotional intensity and draw the audience's attention to the character's feelings and the gravity of the situation.

The "point-and-click" interface is a technical code specific to certain video games, defining how players interact with the game world.