THE ART OF THE CLOSE-UP
Getting Up Close and Personal
One mistake that I also think a lot of shooters make, especially when they are just starting out, is not getting enough close shots. Close-ups reveal new information, focus the audience’s attention, and add drama by bringing us in closer to the details of a scene, cutting away the clutter of a room, and showing the emotion on subjects’ faces. They also come in very handy when editing.
Detail Close-ups
Above: Close-ups (CUs) on details of the space and performance help tell the whole story and give the audience more detailed visual information.
Emotion Close-ups
Above: CUs on performers’ faces ...
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