n. ~ 1. A photograph or motion picture image made with the camera near the subject. - 2. A portrait that shows only the face. Notes:  Two photographs made with lenses of different focal lengths may sh [..]

Generally, a picture of a subject that fills the frame, usually with the subject looking particularly close to the camera.

1913, in photography, etc.; see close (adv.) + up (adv.).

The general term for pictures taken at relatively close distances to achieve from 1/10 life-size (1:10) to life-size (1:1) images. Read articles that include this term

A composition in which a subject's head more or less fills the frame. In an extreme or very close shot (ECU, VCU) only part of the subject is included, frequently just eyes, nose, and mouth.

A shot requiring a supplementary lens, bellows, extension tubes, or macro lens to bring the subject into focus.

 – A shot in which the subject is larger than the frame, revealing much detail.

(CU) a shot taken from a close distance in which the scale of the object is magnified, appears relatively large and fills the entire frame to focus attention and emphasize its importance; i.e., a pers [..]

A still photograph or shot in a motion picture made with the camera positioned near the subject, generally closer than normal viewing distance, filling the frame with the image. The technique is often [..]

A tight photograph or shot, generally of the face and shoulders; a close shot. closed circuit:

A detailed view of a person or object, usually without much context provided. Continuity

Any photograph made from a distance that is generally closer than our normal viewing distance. Close-up pictures are often startling in the detail they reveal.

in the next shot. Because the action begins in one shot and is carried over into the next shot, a visual bridge is created which distracts spectators from noticing the cut. Also called MATCH ON ACTION

A shot in which a smallish object (e.g. the human head) fits easily within the frame.

The general term for pictures taken at relatively close distances, from 1/10 life-size (1:10) to life-size (1:1).  

Camera shot showing a close-up view of the subject that fills most of the screen.

A shot of a person’s head from above the head to the top of the upper chest which fills the whole screen. It can also be used to frame an object at close range.

The general term for pictures taken at relatively close distances, from 1/10 life-size (1:10) to life-size (1:1).

Close-up is a term that indicates when the camera is extremely close to the subject. Close-ups are used to isolate specific details or attributes of the subject. It doesn't matter what focal length lens you use to get a close-up, the image properties will differ, but the concept is the same.

Camera term for a tight shot of the shoulders and face

The general term for pictures taken at relatively close distances to achieve from 1/10 life-size (1:10) to life-size (1:1) images. Read articles that include this term

A shot showing only some of the features of the subject. In the case of a person, often the facial features.

Camera term for a tight shot of the shoulders and face

A single image takes up most of the screen; for example, an actor’s face.

general term for an image of a close subject, i.e. filling the frame.

A close-up is a shot in which a person’s face fills most of the screen, although the term can also refer to any shot that appears to have been taken at close range (or through a telephoto lens), and i [..]

A very near or close view of an object or subject.