The close-up can take only one part of the body
The idea of close-up is used in photography , television and film . Before moving forward with the definition, it is essential to focus on the concept of plane .
Flat , in this context, is a point of view . The segment of a film that is filmed in a single take is also called a shot.
Overview
Regarding a close-up , it is one that is directed at an isolated element or at the face and shoulders of an individual . The object in question or the character's face, therefore, occupy almost the entire space .
The close-up of a person, in short, shows nothing more than the face and shoulders. This shows that the lens is positioned at a very close distance, generating a feeling of intimacy . It can also focus on a single part, such as a hand or mouth.
Expose the actors
In the case of film and television actors, the close-up has an effect on them, in addition to what the directors intend to achieve on the audience, since it exposes them much more . Let's not forget that the construction of a character is hard work carried out by several people, from the writers and scriptwriters to the actors, including all those who influence them with their directives and advice.
A great performer is capable of getting into the skin of the character to a level that confuses the audience, leading them to think that they have truly transformed into them; However, acting in close-up can reveal minimal errors or inconsistencies in gestures, something more difficult to notice from afar.
Close-up in moderation
Like any other filming device, the close-up can be very effective if used sparingly, but it can also tire the audience if it appears too frequently. There is no single way to create audiovisual content, but each artist can put their own stamp on it , understanding this art form in a different way.
The close-up is usually used to enhance certain feelings and sensations of a character (such as anxiety, fear , surprise), to highlight the importance of a particular object or to allow the audience to read a sign or observe an element carefully. . But the list of possibilities can always continue to grow, thanks to the creativity of filmmakers.
Other senses
The notion of foreground also has a symbolic use. It can be used to refer to the great importance of something , the impact achieved or the privileged position achieved. For example: "The coach, upon taking office, announced his intention to bring the team back to the continental level," "The accident brought the problem of road safety to the fore," "The reappearance of the former president in the foreground." "politician surprised analysts."
Closeup of a yellow rose
In the first example, a sports coach declares that he intends to get his team to regain the relevance it used to have at a continental level, which was very great, since he talks about "foreground." The second mentions a traffic accident due to which the media and authorities once again treat the issue of road safety as the most important. Finally we have the case of a former president who unexpectedly acquires great relevance.
In the media, meanwhile, the expression "foreground" is often used to describe publications, programs , etc. "Close-up" is a television series that has been on cable TV in Argentina for more than twenty-five years and is also a Mexican broadcast that was born in 1999 , to mention two cases.