Why it matters
It directs attention to emotion, texture, or story importance.
Shots Foundation Beginner
Close-Up
Frames the face or an important detail to show emotion.
When to use
- Emotion
- Reaction
- Product detail
- Important story moment
Human shoot hint
Move closer, simplify the background, and focus on the eyes or key detail.
AI prompt template
cinematic close-up of [subject], shallow depth of field, soft light, emotional focus, [duration]
Preview prompts
previewVideoUrl: null
cinematic close-up of [subject], soft light, subtle expression change, 3 seconds
Common mistakes
- Too much background distraction
- Prompt includes too many actions