Production · process
Extreme close-up
Also known as ECU, detail shot.
A very tight framing isolating a face detail, object, or small action.
In practice
Focus, movement, continuity, lens distance, and performer comfort become especially critical.
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Sources
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
- Film Industry Terminology · California Film Commission
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