What term denotes a direction to the camera crew to zoom in on a subject so that they fill the shot (for example, 'Tight on anchor/guest.')?

• A. Tight on
• B. Tag
• C. Track
• D. TRT

Answer: (A)

When you want the camera to fill the screen with the subject, the cue is to tighten the shot. Saying “tight on” tells the crew to zoom in or adjust the framing so the anchor or guest occupies the frame, creating a close-up that emphasizes their expressions and details.

This is the best choice because it directly communicates the exact framing change needed to achieve a close-up. The other terms don’t specify this tightening action: a tag is more about labeling or concluding a bit, tracking refers to moving the camera along a path, and TRT is a timing term for total running time, not a shot directive.