Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
In this short video essay you will learn all about the close up shot in movies, why they are used, and how they can be most effective. Unlike wide shots, close ups look to highlight character emotion and/or isolate on a specific detail or element of importance, rendering the environment mostly obsolete. There are endless possibilities when it comes to how to shoot a close up, including as an insert, which is explained near the end of the video.
Wide Shots: Shot Sizes in Film Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=RRTEpPj3kbU
Medium Shots | Shots Size in Film Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=jSgQcSjNCQc
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Close Up Shots
0:41 Extreme Close Up Shots
0:59 Insert Shots
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This Guy makes filmmaking, photography and animation Tutorials for everyday, average, regular people like you and me. My Tutorials are meant to help you learn how to make the most out the equipment and software that you have (or that you can afford) taking you from beginner to pro along the way. So if you want videos that are clear, helpful & straight to point, then this is the channel for you! Enjoy!
In this short video essay you will learn all about the close up shot in movies, why they are used, and how they can be most effective. Unlike wide shots, close ups look to highlight character emotion and/or isolate on a specific detail or element of importance, rendering the environment mostly obsolete. There are endless possibilities when it comes to how to shoot a close up, including as an insert, which is explained near the end of the video.
Wide Shots: Shot Sizes in Film Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=RRTEpPj3kbU
Medium Shots | Shots Size in Film Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=jSgQcSjNCQc
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Close Up Shots
0:41 Extreme Close Up Shots
0:59 Insert Shots
🧦 FTC Legal Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at NO ADDITIONAL cost to you if you decide to purchase something, and it's a great way to support me and my channel!
📷 GEAR THAT I USE:
Main Camera (Panasonic G9): ​amzn.to/3npo1Rl
Wide Lens (Sigma 16mm): amzn.to/3sXsCvu
Portrait Lens (Sigma 30mm): amzn.to/3gEcgVO
Camera Shotgun Mic (Sennheiser MKE600): amzn.to/3vgArOg
USB Desktop Mic (Blue Yeti): amzn.to/3dOtjTe
Second Camera (Panasonic G85): amzn.to/3aAqgfu
📞CONTACT ME:
sdolinski@me.com
📺 ABOUT MY CHANNEL
This Guy makes filmmaking, photography and animation Tutorials for everyday, average, regular people like you and me. My Tutorials are meant to help you learn how to make the most out the equipment and software that you have (or that you can afford) taking you from beginner to pro along the way. So if you want videos that are clear, helpful & straight to point, then this is the channel for you! Enjoy!
