"Extreme closeup" refers to a type of shot in filmmaking or photography where the subject is shown very, very close, leaving little or no background visible. Full definition
Nell actually uses an Olympus BX53 — that's a microscope for the less scientific among us — to capture the most extreme closeups of the natural world, such as fish, insects, and these arresting photos of peacock feathers. (visualnews.com)
Much of «Tangerine» (keep an eye peeled for the source of its title) is filmed in extreme closeups under garish natural lighting conditions. (rogersmovienation.com)
Then there is the hand - held camera point - of - view that relies on far too many extreme closeups early in the picture (thankfully, this feature does not continue after about the first 30 minutes). (thecriticalcritics.com)