Closeup
(noun)
- A photograph, movie or video taken at a very short distance from the subject or object so that it appears larger and more detailed than it would if taken from further away.
- A tightly framed camera shot in which a part of the subject or object is seen at close range.
Origin:
From close + up. coined in the early 20th century in the context of photography and cinematography.
Examples:
- The film director instructed the cameraman to shoot a closeup of the actor's face to capture his emotional reaction.
- The nature documentary features stunning closeups of rare bird species.
- The photographer took a closeup of the flower to highlight its intricate details.
- The detective closely examined the crime scene by taking closeup shots of the footprints and the broken window.
- In the final scene of the movie, the camera zooms into the protagonist's eyes for a dramatic closeup.