Close Up

A close up shot shows a small detail of the subject clearly. This notably includes the face to bring attention to the lightest and mildest of expressions. For example, a person’s head from the shoulders or neck up is a commonly filmed close-up. A tight shot makes the subject fill almost the entire frame. Also, an extreme close-up (ECU or XCU) is a shot of a part of a character (i.e., face, head, hands) to emphasize detail. It is also known as a detail shot or close on; contrast to longshot (LS).