extreme close-up

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Used to describe a shot that frames a subject very closely, often showing only a part of it.

close-upADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

extreme

Examples (10)

  • The director used an extreme close-up to show the character's intense emotion.
  • An extreme close-up of the insect revealed its intricate wing patterns.
  • For the final scene, the script calls for an extreme close-up on the ticking watch.
  • In forensic photography, an extreme close-up can capture crucial, minute evidence.
  • The documentary featured a stunning extreme close-up of a lion's eye.
  • He filmed an extreme close-up of the single tear rolling down her cheek.
  • The art film was composed almost entirely of extreme close-up shots of everyday objects.
  • To emphasize the rough texture, the photographer took an extreme close-up of the tree bark.
  • The wound was shown in extreme close-up to highlight the severity of the injury.
  • Learning to frame an effective extreme close-up is a key skill for any cinematographer.