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A shot framed tightly on a subject's face or specific object, filling most of the frame.

A shot that departs from the main scene to show something outside its geography, providing context or bridging edits.

A shot framed on a single feature or small detail, isolating it entirely from its surrounding context.

A shot that represents what a specific character sees, placing the camera at their eyeline in the direction of their gaze.