How to find the BEST camera angles for YouTube Videos

In this video I'm giving you some tips on how to find the BEST camera angles for your CZcams Videos! Many times people try to use a low angle shot or a high angle shot in their camera angle types and cinematography. Knowing techniques like the rule of thirds, leading lines and negative space will help you level up your videos.
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00:00 Intro
00:55 - Choose Your Lens
02:14 - Composition
04:19 - Placement
05:50 - Outro
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Thanks Jas! Trying to keep it simple, because it doesn’t have to be complicated!

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Incredible thanks. With no formal background in video, it’s been a blast learning to create spaces to provide the viewer with a certain experience.
As a musician it reminds me so much of a buddy who was excited to play a few songs he wrote…they sounded awful on his iPhone, but was kind. I took him in my home studio and began re-recording a song of his, but professionally.
His eyes just lit up with excitement from the first guitar take.

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Thanks Sarah! 🙏🏻 I’m glad you feel that way, that’s my goal!

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Love your videos man. So good to see your rapid progress and growth. Ever since that now 1.2M views lighting video everything is falling into place. I did purchased the lights that you recommended, and inmidiatly my video's look changed. Im here since 10k you almost at 100k. Really happy for you

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Thanks so much! Yes that vid has definitely played a big part. I appreciate you sticking with the channel and watching the vids still, glad your loving the vids!

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Back with some fire! Nice video Ben.

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Thanks Ryan! 🔥

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Ben coming in with the best camera tips for us CZcamsrs!

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Thanks 23!! Always showing up with support in the comments! 🔥

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Great video! Thank you! I will use some of your tips definitely

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Thanks for watching hope the tips help!

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Man, I can always count on you to make a great video! Can't wait to launch my channel soon. Just waiting on my camera to arrive.

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Awesome Christian! Have fun with it and stay creative! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

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Thanks for the tips, Ben!

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Thanks for watching Laura!

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Another amazing tools in this video. Thanks!

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Thanks buddy your tips are awesome!

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Thanks Ben for sharing. 🙏

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Your videos help so much!!! Thank you!!!!

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Thanks Nadene! Glad they are helping!

[@626Trades]

good stuff man, learned some new tricks! Pumped to apply these to my videos lol

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Awesome David glad it was helpful!

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this is honestly the most high quality video I've ever seen on youtube. Bravo and thank you

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Thanks Christopher! Glad you found it helpful!

[@robertg3165]

Wow! Good tips, thanks!

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Glad it was helpful!

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Thank you! Very helpful and answered my question about camera angles.

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Glad this helped!

[@marcalexander6450]

You’re seriously my go to. Like my videos are stanky lol but coming along! When I get my lighting conquered I’ll feel free to be confident haha I love that us content creators all know the struggles. Thank you for your help!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Haha I’m glad the vids are helpful!

[@danielmahathir4001]

like and shared. fantastic video Ben. As always. knew abt rule of thirds but not the others. this ties it all together.im a fan akways. cheers

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Thanks Daniel! 🙏🏻 glad it helped tie it together!

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Not even ten seconds in and already like it lol

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Thanks Morgan!!

[@yashchoudhary714]

Rule of third
Lines
Negative space.
Thankyou so much for teaching this valuable thing with me.

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Thanks for watching Yash!

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

DEFINATLY glad I found this Video as this is going to help me even More, plus I never heard of The Rule of Thirds VERY useful tip on THAT too.

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Awesome glad it helped!

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Thank you for the info. Very helpful.

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You’re welcome Denver! Glad you found it helpful!

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Dope video, Ben. Per usual 💪🔥

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Very informative much needed !

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Awesome.. Thank you so much Ben.. 😊
Your videos have a great potential here to help everyone in making good videos ...😀

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Amazing content as always.

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Just received my first Sony camera (A6400) ever and needed this knowledge. THANK YOU! This was extremely helpful.

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Thank you.

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Thanks n.s glad you’re enjoying it!

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You have the best short videos with really good tips!

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Thanks Pam! I’m glad you’re finding them valuable!

[@Taz66]

Wide angle is also great for audio, since your subject is closer to the mic (considering it’s not a lav mic)

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Correct!

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that was really helpful!

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You’re welcome!

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LOL!! Thanks for pointing that out, it’s a rare occasion

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Helpful 😁🤩!!

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Great video 💙

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[@mshah556]

Hi Ben, thanks for the video.
Questions -1: How about using iPhone?
What angels are good?
2 : I am beaginer, what kind of camera is good for entry level?
Thanks

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Same rules apply, and here’s a great camera option at a great price: czcams.com/video/GWmdmj9KHpI/video.html

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Short and informative!

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Glad you enjoyed it!

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Thanks!

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You should do a video on your desk setup! I would personally love it and also take value from it!

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It’s coming very soon! Already have it planned! 🤘🏻

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He does it again!

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Thanks for watching Jaye!

[@60Buy]

Hello Ben !!! As always very useful tips. Enjoyed. Now I am shooting my videos to phone, however there is room to use this tips for shooting from phones cameras. Thank you

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Yes you can def apply this with the phone as well, also you may enjoy this video: czcams.com/video/1012vZNucwc/video.html

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never knew of leading lines! new sub

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That intro... so GOOD.

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If you like the intro you may enjoy this vid: czcams.com/video/kwTYq8lPii8/video.html

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Perfect 👍

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Glad you think so!

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THANK YOU SO MUCH

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Thanks for watching Luke!

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@@benjohnsoncreative You're welcome!

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Hello I just implemented some of your lighting ideas and pretty happy with the result will tag you to see what you think thanks so very much for sharing your talents!!!

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Awesome glad you are happy with the result Ruth!

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this really helped a simple question I had..the eye level thing :)

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Awesome glad it helped!

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cool. thanks

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You’re welcome!

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This quality of your videos is awesome! Thank you, I learned a lot. Do you teach online classes?

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I just released my brand new course that you can get here: www.learnvideolighting.com

[@mrniyi]

Perfect. This addresses all of the things that make me unimpressed with my videos. The placement section had me going like....Yeah!......Ooooh! So that's why

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@beardofsteve]

Great video! I would also mention "head space". But as you mentioned, putting the eyes on the top horizontal line should create enough headspace, but it's not guaranteed (maybe their head and/or hair is huge! haha). Too much or too little is what to watch out for.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Yes in hindsight should have mentioned that as well, I’ll hit this topic again in the future tho, thanks for catching that Steve!

[@beardofsteve]

@@benjohnsoncreative No problem bro. I just remember getting yelled at a lot starting out as a cam op about headspace, obviously it's ingrained in my brain still, haha.

[@Neverkilltime]

Your setup is so nice! Trying to get mine together and it's a has been a challenge.

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Hey! What was that thing mounted on top of your camera? Didn't look like a monitor, was it a mirror?

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Yes! This was before I had a good flip out screen. This mirror is a great hack! amzn.to/3uv6Ump

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Thanks Emma and Sophie!

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Love the current studio setup

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Joseph! I’m enjoying it too! You can see my set up for it here if you haven’t: czcams.com/video/TBcMoR0laxk/video.html

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@@benjohnsoncreative watched it last week mate, your teaching is amazing

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fantastic! Got what I came for.

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Glad I could help!

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Thank you SO MUCH. Right now I’m working on creating a vibe and I feel like I’m epically failing 😬😂

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You got this!

[@matthew_berman]

How do you get your background to be darker than you in the video? I might be wrong but it looks like you have white walls. I do as well and they reflect the light pretty heavily. I love the background look but not sure how to achieve it.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

It has a lot to do with camera settings as well as the placement and brightness of your key light. This video may help: czcams.com/video/XjexTWJ_D24/video.html

[@matthew_berman]

@@benjohnsoncreative Thank you!

[@user-go2yu4hq5p]

A question ❓
If I am working on SW that has camera in it should I higher the ISO to get more light then reduce the light after I get my photo out ?
What should I increase and what to decrease?
Thanks 👍

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Thanks

[@benjohnsoncreative]

You’re welcome!

[@top_tech.500k]

*Thanks Ben,*
*Great informative video as usual 👍 ✨*
*How do you set the white balance for your* *videos?*
*Thanks*

[@benjohnsoncreative]

5600k is what I prefer in controlled environments

[@top_tech.500k]

@@benjohnsoncreativeThanks for your reply
Yes I mean for indoor youtube studio

[@Drostvideo]

I'm surprised you recommend to position yourself in the middle rather than off to the side (like in photos). I find it helps to change positions left to right in the frame to reset viewers attention and also helps with text overlays. You've got me thinking about using a corner angle rather than a flat wall where I hang my backdrop...thoughts?

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Try out the corner angle, cool thing about shooting in the middle is that’s typically where the lens is sharpest and you could crop in post to position yourself on either side or leave in middle

[@Drostvideo]

@@benjohnsoncreative ok thx for the tip...filming in a corner angle makes sense in terms of using leading lines and adding some depth. Curious about your thoughts of using a colored background (like you have) versus a backdrop such as a wall hanging (which is what i currently use) or shelves? It probably depends on your audience

[@benjohnsoncreative]

All of the above, here’s an example: czcams.com/video/oFX-WBh1hok/video.html

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Awesome video! So helpful! What is the screen type thing on top of your camera?

[@benjohnsoncreative]

It’s a lifesaver for Sony cameras that don’t have flip out screens haha. It’s a little mirror monitor: amzn.to/2PbxBKM

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@@benjohnsoncreative thank you so much! Just what I needed!

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Are you using the Sennheiser MKH in this video?

[@SaludosAromáticos]

Hi Ben, with what profile do you record your videos to get that color? C-Log ?, thanks

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Here this video talks about it: czcams.com/video/cljkygq8GKE/video.html

[@SaludosAromáticos]

@@benjohnsoncreative Thanks Ben ☺️🙏

[@CoZChristopher]

Hey Ben, great vid! Could you share which song you used for this vid from Soundstripe in the intro?

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Yes it’s on my playlist page: app.soundstripe.com/playlists/music/238518

[@CoZChristopher]

@@benjohnsoncreative thank you!! I looked for that Sony forever and found your channel today! It’s really helpful! Could you do a video potentially on how you would do a product video with a larger subject like a 65” television? I’ve struggled with how to set my camera and lens to have larger areas in focus while keeping the lighting appropriate! Either way, cheers mate, enjoying your channel!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

@@CoZChristopher Yes I'll try to cover that in the future in the meantime you can check out this video it may give some ideas: czcams.com/video/l7WjdZBCUJk/video.html