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Close-up shot tightly frames a person or an object. This is very commonly used shot and used regularly with medium and long shots. Close up can be an independent shot by simple straight cut or can be used with an effect such as camera zooms in to the specific details of the subject

Close-up shots generally minimize the emotional distance of the audience from the subject. Close ups are mainly used to keying out the main characters of the story.

Close-up shots do not show the subject in the broad context of its surroundings. If overused close-ups may leave viewers uncertain as to what they are seeing. Close-ups are rarely done with wide angle lenses, because perspective causes objects in the center of the picture to be unnaturally enlarged. Certain times, different directors will use wide angle lenses, because they can convey the message of confusion, and bring life to certain characters.