Puolilähikuvaa

Puolilähikuvaa, meaning "medium close-up" in Finnish, refers to a common camera shot in filmmaking and photography. It is a framing technique that typically shows a subject from roughly the waist up. This shot allows for a good balance between displaying the subject's body language and focusing on their facial expressions. Compared to a full shot, which shows the entire body, or a close-up, which focuses solely on the face, the medium close-up provides a more intimate view than a full shot while retaining more context than a tight close-up.

This framing is often used to capture dialogue scenes where the actors' reactions and emotions are important, but some of their physical actions are also relevant to the narrative. It's versatile enough to be used in a wide range of genres and situations. The term "puolilähikuvaa" emphasizes its intermediate position between a wider shot and a tighter one, offering a compromise that serves many storytelling purposes effectively. It is a staple in cinematic language, contributing significantly to how audiences connect with characters and understand the scene.