{"id":824,"date":"2019-11-28T00:33:49","date_gmt":"2019-11-27T19:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/?p=824"},"modified":"2025-07-17T11:27:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T05:57:45","slug":"discover-3-camera-angles-that-will-make-you-look-your-best-in-your-youtube-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/discover-3-camera-angles-that-will-make-you-look-your-best-in-your-youtube-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover 3 Camera Angles That Will Make You Look Your Best In Your YouTube Videos"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some camera angles can make you look absolutely great and reflect your positive enthusiasm. However, some can angles make you look like you\u2019ve just jumped off your bed after a long night\u2019s slumber. If you\u2019re struggling to replicate your best look on screen, we\u2019ll let you in on a not-so-secret solution that most YouTubers follow religiously. It\u2019s all in the way you position your camera angles. We\u2019ll share three tips with you to make sure you look stunning in your videos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Angle your camera slightly above eye level<\/strong><\/p>\n

Use a tripod to position your camera above your eye level or slightly over your head if necessary. Tilt your camera a bit downward to make your body look flattering. This angle makes your jaw and neck look more accentuated. If you don\u2019t have a tripod, place a stool above a table and position your camera from a higher angle. Make sure your camera is not positioned too high up, or you could \u00e9nd up looking funny.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

YouTuber Amber Sholl tells her viewers the perks of taking videos from the top – it does a fantabulous job of flaunting your highlighter\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Video credit: Amber Scholl (YouTube) https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kWnrVlTIva8&t=113s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. Angle your camera straight at eye level<\/strong><\/p>\n

Position your camera flat at your eye level. This angle makes you look more realistic and natural. For the best effect, look straight into the camera while you speak. It can make viewers feel like you\u2019re speaking directly to them, and seem more personal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kylie Jenner shoots a vlog segment at eye level in this video. She uses the mirror as a prop to guide her.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Video credit: Kylie Jenner (YouTube) https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HhM0BYCHL00<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Angle your camera below eye level<\/strong><\/p>\n

Squat down on the floor and align your camera below your midsection. Experiment with different angles lying down or sitting up until you find a position you\u2019re comfortable with. This angle captures your entire body length and makes you look powerful and strong. However, don\u2019t position your camera too much below your body, it could look unflattering.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this video of YouTuber Superwoman, notice how the photographer is sitting down and tilting the camera slightly upwards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Video credit: Lilly Singh Vlogs (YouTube) https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4UWmuwFN9MI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

High, straight or low level, all of these camera angles are super useful in perfecting your shot. Find out the angles that accentuate your features best and stick to them like superglue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Interested in getting your YouTube channel seen by a huge audience? Get started here: www.flintzy.com<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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