Close Up

The Shining

This particular camera angles focuses only on a face or a certain object that has big significances. This sort of camera angle is important within a film or programme because it shows that this particular character is dominant and has a strong, powerful meaning. This could either be that the audience is comfortable with a character e.g. if someone like your Mum was near your face you would feel comfortable but it was someone/thing that we wasn't to sure of it would make us feel uncomfortable.  

The background in this shot is blurry because the director wants us to focus on the object that is in the main focus of the shot, as this may be significant. The picture to your right shows the main character from "The Shining". This close up is quite disturbing as he is a deranged character and the audience may feel uncomfortable watching this scene.