close-up

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'close-up' is when a camera is positioned close to a subject for a detailed shot. It magnifies minute details, like in a portrait of a person where their facial expressions are clearly visible.

Examples in Different Contexts

In photography, 'close up' means a shot that tightly focuses on the subject. A photographer might comment, 'I’m taking close-up shots to capture the emotion in the subject’s face.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

We need to highlight the intricate components of our new device for the tech-savvy users. Any ideas how we can do that?

Response:

Why don't we use close-up photography to showcase the intricate details of the device's components?

Business

Scenario:

Our product's design has unique characteristics that are not easily noticeable at first glance. How do we highlight those?

Response:

We should use close-up shots in the advertisement to highlight the unique features of our product.