close shot

[ klohs ]

noun

, Movies, Television.

1. close-up ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of close shot¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

The camera cut to a close shot of Ross, who said “I love Robert Kraft.”

From Los Angeles Times

Then graying Stewart asked the camera operator to come in for a close shot of his face: “I didn’t want to have to do this on my first day. Look at me. Look what time hath wrought. Give the kids a treat of the lunar surface here. I’m like 20 years younger than these mother f—. … And if you think 20 years isn’t that long, this is me 20 years ago.”

From Los Angeles Times

President Biden had a heads-up about the first question he would receive during a press conference with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday, according to a close shot of crib notes in the president’s hand.

From Washington Times

“If a comedian is doing something physical, it better be a head-to-toe shot. If he’s making a poignant point, it better be on a close shot. It was reportage. My job was to capture their genius and not take shots that were superfluous. I see all kinds of directors today making this mistake. They are cutting around to show off.”

From New York Times

When he was knocked to the ground a second time, the cop gained physical control to the point where he was able to grab his gun and fire a close shot.

From Slate