Video Camera Angles advice has gotten complicated with all the outdated tips and platform changes flying around. Here’s what actually works in 2026.
First videos I made were static shots of me talking. Boring. Learned that movement and variety keep people watching.
Camera Angles
Switch it up. Same angle the whole video feels monotonous. Cut between wide, medium, and close-up. Even with one camera, you can zoom in post and create variety.
Slightly above eye level is flattering. Below eye level looks weird unless that’s the vibe you want.
Movement Creates Energy
Panning, tilting, tracking shots. You don’t need a gimbal – even handheld with stabilization works. Something moving keeps eyes engaged.
B-roll of what you’re talking about breaks up talking head footage. Show, don’t just tell.
The Rule of Thirds
Put yourself off-center, not dead middle. Eyes on the upper third line. More visually interesting than centered framing. Every phone camera has grid lines for this.
Vertical Framing
Shorts are vertical. Compose for that. Headroom matters different than horizontal video. Most of the frame should be you, not empty space above your head.
Stability
Shaky footage is distracting. Tripod for static shots. Stabilization for movement. Even leaning your phone against something is better than handheld wobble.
Getting Better
Watch creators you admire frame-by-frame. Notice their angles, movements, cuts. Reverse engineer what looks good. Then practice. A lot.
