tight shot

American  

noun

Cinematography.

1. a shot in which the camera appears to be very close to the subject, as in an extreme closeup.

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Example Sentences

Ariana Grande’s first new solo single in more than three years, opens with a tight shot of a ruby-red business card bearing the phrase “ag7.”

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024

But instead of a tight shot on the couple at the altar, the real love scene happens later in the bathroom as Issa helps Molly out of her wedding dress.

From Washington Post • Dec. 26, 2021

Crepeau had the save of the match in the 84th minute, just deflecting a tight shot over the cross bar.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2021

Even recently Netflix debuted "Blood Brothers," a tight shot on the friendship the athlete shared with Malcolm X.

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2021

There’s a tight shot now of Mario Reed and his friends.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen