Closeup

/ˈkloʊsʌp/ noun

A photograph or film shot taken at close range to show detail, or any detailed view of something. Often written as 'close-up' with a hyphen.

Compound word from 'close' + 'up', first used in photography and cinematography in the early 20th century. The term reflects the technical need to describe different shot distances in visual media.

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