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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- close-up shot
1, record 1, English, close%2Dup%20shot
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- close up shot 1, record 1, English, close%20up%20shot
correct
- close-up 2, record 1, English, close%2Dup
correct, noun
- C.U. 3, record 1, English, C%2EU%2E
correct
- C.U. 3, record 1, English, C%2EU%2E
- close up 1, record 1, English, close%20up
correct, noun
- CU 1, record 1, English, CU
correct
- CU 1, record 1, English, CU
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The close-up is a shot often taken at relatively close range on a longer lens. The benefit of the close up is that it gives us a detailed and intimate look we might normally miss. 1, record 1, English, - close%2Dup%20shot
Record 1, Key term(s)
- closeup shot
- closeup
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gros plan
1, record 1, French, gros%20plan
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- G.P. 2, record 1, French, G%2EP%2E
correct, masculine noun
- GP 3, record 1, French, GP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un gros plan est une image filmée de près, qui présente plus de détails au spectateur. Le résultat sera à la fois intime et informatif, car vous saurez ce qui se passe autour du sujet. 4, record 1, French, - gros%20plan
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avec le plan américain, c'est peut-être le plus célèbre des plans de cinéma, celui qui traduit le mieux émotions et frémissements [...] 3, record 1, French, - gros%20plan
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cinematografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- primer plano
1, record 1, Spanish, primer%20plano
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- P.P. 2, record 1, Spanish, P%2EP%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Plano que] muestra el rosto entero o una parte de la figura humana, o bien un objeto globalmente. 3, record 1, Spanish, - primer%20plano
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- close-up
1, record 2, English, close%2Dup
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Describing a flag that is raised] to the full height of its pole or halyard, with the head of the flag touching the block. 1, record 2, English, - close%2Dup
Record 2, Key term(s)
- close up
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- à bloc
1, record 2, French, %C3%A0%20bloc
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Se dit d'un drapeau] hissé jusqu'au haut de la hampe ou de la drisse, sa tête touchant la poulie. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A0%20bloc
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-09-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- close up
1, record 3, English, close%20up
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term must be written in capital letters when used by the Canadian Forces as an order or as a procedural term. 1, record 3, English, - close%20up
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- serrez
1, record 3, French, serrez
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme doit être écrit en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'il désigne un ordre ou un terme de procédure. 2, record 3, French, - serrez
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
serrez : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 3, French, - serrez
Record 3, Key term(s)
- serrer
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-09-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Typesetting and Imagesetting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- close up
1, record 4, English, close%20up
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To bring letters or words together by removing space. 2, record 4, English, - close%20up
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Composition (Imprimerie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rapprocher
1, record 4, French, rapprocher
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Supprimer l'espace entre certains mots ou caractères. 1, record 4, French, - rapprocher
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-08-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Infantry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- close up
1, record 5, English, close%20up
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arms extended in front of body or above head, palms open, and moved together. 1, record 5, English, - close%20up
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Infanterie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fermer les rangs
1, record 5, French, fermer%20les%20rangs
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- fermez les rangs 1, record 5, French, fermez%20les%20rangs
correct
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bras tendus partiellement ou complètement au-dessus de la tête, balancés d'arrière en avant. 1, record 5, French, - fermer%20les%20rangs
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-11-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Television Arts
- Cinematography
- Photography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- close up 1, record 6, English, close%20up
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Cinématographie
- Photographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- plan serré
1, record 6, French, plan%20serr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cadrage d'un personnage à la hauteur des épaules. 1, record 6, French, - plan%20serr%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-11-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Television Arts
- Cinematography
- Photography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- close up 1, record 7, English, close%20up
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Cinématographie
- Photographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- plan serré
1, record 7, French, plan%20serr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Par extension, désigne toute prise de vue rapprochée d'un objet. 1, record 7, French, - plan%20serr%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-12-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- close up
1, record 8, English, close%20up
verb
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- se rapprocher 1, record 8, French, se%20rapprocher
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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