Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is An extreme close-up (ECU)? Definition & Meaning An extreme close-up (ECU) shows a tiny part of the subject in great detail. It might frame just an eye, a hand, or part of an object. The background is usually gone or blurred, so all your focus is on that one thing. Directors use ECUs… Continue reading What is an Extreme Close-Up Shot? Definition & Film Examples