8 Tips For Shooting Top Down Video

[@guybellinghamphotography1290]

One other simple trick: To ensure your camera is pointed straight down, put a piece of mirror glass on your surface. You then can see the reflected camera lens in the viewfinder so you can then adjust your tripod head to centre it precisely in the middle of the frame (optical zoom is handy). This will give you perfect vertical alignment ;)

[@vincevenom3377]

This is GOLD! Thank you for your content and recommendations. I would also add that using a CPL helps with reflective products for cutting glare/reflections.

[@django-music]

Thanks, this was super helpful.

[@JamesWoodNarrator]

Thank you :) This was super helpful. I film board game play throughs and how to plays, and a good top down shot is essential. I've never been entirely happy with my results, and your tips might just be the key to unlocking much better footage in the future :)

[@socc3r7k1ng]

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[@HarvVideoAudioStuff]

Well spotted, unfortunately the ones I bought were almost immediately out of stock so I’ve added a couple of similarly priced alternatives 👍🏻

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