Close shot Close-up Countermatte CU

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Subject Field: Cinematography, Photography

The close-up is essentially a head shot, usually from the top shirt button up.

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La Vita è Bella (Benigni, 1997)

Context: A similar use occurs in The World According to Garp. As Garp's car careers up the dark asphalt toward the driveway accident, the camera zooms quickly in on Walt, then freezes him in a close-up that is accompanied by a moment of silence.

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