TM: "I’ve concluded that this could possibly have a lot to do with the actual framing of the shots in the prequels. Very rarely do we get many good close-ups at all; it’s usually from the chest up, with some space above the head as well. In a very real sense, everything feels far away because the actual camera never gets close."

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I have the same opinion. I have two major close-ups to request that will be easy and have nice impact. I don't know how you may be changing the scenes already-- so see if they fit.

One: As Anakin and Padme walk with her luggage in Naboo -- a lot of this will have to go to make her not a senator, but one line that's good for these lovers is when Anakin says "I think the Republic needs you." It would be a perfect spot to get a close up of her reaction to this line -- meaning "Wow, this guy's compliments are effective."

Two: As Anakin first shakes hands with Clieg Lars, he hears "She's my wife" and this should be said with a close up of Anakin's pained reaction -- he's got a step father? Mom got married? That's exactly the kind of missing close up that keeps us OUT of Anakin's head.

I know there are more, but I had these two off the top of my head.