Extreme Close-Up — AI shot size prompt
Extreme Close-Up is a framing you can specify instead of leaving it to chance. Here is the phrase to use, what it changes, and a shortlist of models you can try it with.
The prompt phrase
Extreme Close-Up
extreme close-up, filling the frame with fine detailShot size controls how much subject and environment the frame includes. Naming it makes that composition goal explicit.
A worked example
A cyclist coasting down an empty coastal road at dawn, extreme close-up, filling the frame with fine detailYour subject comes first, then the technique, then anything else. Models weight the front of a prompt most heavily, so keep the subject there and let the shot size modify it.
Models to try it with
| Model | Credits | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Flux Schnell | 1 | instant drafts, lowest cost |
| Z-Image Turbo | 1 | ultra-fast drafts and variations |
| Flux Dev | 2 | good quality without the top price |
| Nano Banana | 2 | follows instructions most closely |
| Recraft v3 | 3 | logos, icons and clean vector art |
| Seedream 4.5 | 3 | photoreal, and gets text right |
| Flux 2 | 4 | newest model, most realistic results |
| Flux Pro | 4 | sharpest detail of the Flux family |
In video
You can also try the same phrase in a video prompt alongside a camera move:
| Model | Credits | Native audio |
|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 Lite | 6 | Yes |
| Veo 3.1 | 22 | Yes |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | 12 | Yes |
| Kling 2.6 Pro | 11 | Yes |
| Kling 3 | 12 | Yes |
Related shot sizes
- Close-Up shot size
- Medium Shot shot size
- Cowboy Shot shot size
- Wide Shot shot size
- Extreme Wide shot size
- Two Shot shot size
- Insert / Detail shot size
Common questions
What exactly do I put in the prompt?
The phrase above, word for word: "extreme close-up, filling the frame with fine detail". Put it after your subject, separated by a comma.
Which model should I try first?
The table lists 8 models available for trying this prompt. Flux Schnell is the cheapest starting point at 1 credits, then move up a tier once the shot works.
Can I combine it with other shot sizes?
Yes. Start with two or three compatible instructions and compare the output; conflicting directions may be interpreted differently by each model.