closeups

/ˈkloʊsˌʌps/ /ˈkloʊzˌʌps/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

"The director wanted more closeups of the actress to capture her emotional expressions. "

media entertainment

Related Words

close noun

/kləʊz/ /kloʊz/ /kləʊs/ /kloʊs/

An end or conclusion.

"We owe them our thanks for bringing the project to a successful close."

wanted verb

[ˈwɒntʰɪd] [ˈwɑntʰɪd]

To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave or demand.

"What do you want to eat? I want you to leave. I never wanted to go back to live with my mother."

recording verb

/rɪˈkɔːrdɪŋ/ /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

To make a record of information.

"I wanted to record every detail of what happened, for the benefit of future generations."

director noun

/daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈɹɛktɚ/

One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).

"The school's drama club director organized the play's rehearsals. "

visible adjective

/ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/

Able to be seen.

"When the sun rises, the world becomes visible."

expressions noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ənz/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"Her expressions of gratitude after receiving the gift made everyone feel happy. "

camera noun

/ˈkæməɹə/

A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs.

"My dad used a camera to take pictures of our family vacation. "

positioned verb

/pəˈzɪʃənd/ /pəˈzɪʃənd/

To put into place.

"The teacher positioned the globe on the table so the students could see it easily. "

capture noun

/ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ /ˈkæp.t͡ʃɚ/

An act of capturing; a seizing by force or stratagem.

"The capture of the school bully was celebrated by the entire student body. "

actress noun

/ˈak.tɹəs/ /ˈæk.tɹəs/

A female who performs on the stage or in films.

"The famous actress received an award for her performance in the new play. "

emotional adjective

/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /iˈmoʊʃənəl/

Of or relating to the emotions.

"emotional crisis"

video noun

/ˈvɪ.di.əʊ/ /ˈvɪ.diˌoʊ/

Television, television show, movie.

"My sister loves watching the new video about ancient Egypt in history class. "