# 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.

Last updated: 2026-09-13

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](/glossary/shot-size) · [insert](/glossary/insert).

Related: [medium shot](/glossary/medium-shot), [coverage](/glossary/coverage).

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More machine-readable entry points: [/llms.txt](https://www.cineoboard.com/llms.txt) · [/sitemap.xml](https://www.cineoboard.com/sitemap.xml)