If you are shooting a video of yourself or someone else talking to the camera…
Too low = looking up someone’s nose and/or giving someone many eyelids and chins
Too high = extra long noses, shadows on the face
You want a reasonable balance. Set your camera up a few inches above eye level. You want it just slightly higher than your eyes, but not by too much. Books work great for this, as do boxes and the backs of small children. (We’re kidding. Do not send us letters.)
Conversely, with the right subject matter…
Very low = sense of adventure, danger, or excitement
Very high = sense of calm, peace, or control
If you are looking to impart a sense of excitement to an action photo, getting low is a great way to do so. If you’re looking to make an object look sweet, cute or appealing, try shooting it from above.
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