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A shot that focuses on a specific action, object, or expression. Typically, one thing is in frame. Used to express or emphasize meaning or importance.

An Extreme Close Up (ECU) is a close up shot used to promote intensity, horror, or some other dramatic emotion. Exampe: A CU would be a shot of someone's face. An Extreme Close Up would be a shot of someone's eye, or sneering lip.