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Close-up

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A close-up shows a face, hands or a small object large in frame. On a storyboard, write why the CU exists — logo, emotion, insert — not just the letters CU.

A close-up (CU) fills the frame with a face, hands, or a small object. An ECU goes closer (eyes, a logo cut-off, a droplet). On a board, “CU” without intention is how you get a close-up of the wrong thing.

Say “CU — product name must read” or “CU — reaction, no mouth dialogue.” Shot size · insert.

Related: medium shot, coverage.

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