What is an extreme close-up shot?

• A. A shot that focuses on a large landscape
• B. A mid-shot of two characters
• C. A long shot of the building
• D. A shot that focuses on a small detail of an actor, such as their eyes or mouth

Answer: (D)

An extreme close-up tightens the frame to show a very small detail, usually part of a person’s face like the eyes or mouth, or a tiny object. This kind of shot isolates a specific feature to reveal emotion, reaction, or significance with intense immediacy, often making the viewer feel connected to a moment or feel the tension more acutely.

This description fits best because it directly describes focusing on a small detail of an actor, such as their eyes or mouth, which is what an extreme close-up does.

In contrast, a shot of a large landscape captures the setting and distance rather than detail. A mid-shot of two characters includes more of the bodies and their interaction, not just a tiny detail. A long shot of a building shows scale and location, not the intimate focus of a detail.