The difference between Closeup and Establishing shot

When used as nouns, closeup means a video or film recording made with the camera positioned close to an actor, often so that only the head or face is visible, whereas establishing shot means a master shot, the primary wide shot of a scene used to inform the audience of the location or situation.


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  1. Closeup as a noun (film):

    A video or film recording made with the camera positioned close to an actor, often so that only the head or face is visible.

  1. Establishing shot as a noun (film):

    A master shot, the primary wide shot of a scene used to inform the audience of the location or situation.