Extreme close-up shots are used to elevate tension, mystery, or emotion by filling the frame with an image. This shot designed to show the detail of a face, such as a mouth, or the detail of an object such as a doorknob. Extreme
close-up are also wonderful for showing emotion. Take for instance a father presenting his young son with a new puppy. Cutting to an extreme close-up of the boy’s enthusiastic face lets the viewer know that he is happy with the dog.