Top 5 action cam angles you’re probably not using
Most action cam users stick to the usual suspects: helmet cams, chest mounts, and maybe a selfie stick. But you can also get more creative, here are five underused action cam angles that make your edits more immersive and creative.
1. Reverse POV (Facing you)
- Mounting idea: Handlebar mount, board tail, or backpack strap with swivel arm.
- Use case: Biking, skating, surfing, skiing, or climbing.
- Why it works: Most POV footage shows what you see, but this shows you. Your reactions, movements, and grit. It makes the viewer feel like they’re right there with you.
Pro tip: Use a wide lens or Max Lens Mod for GoPro to capture both your face and the background. Great for storytelling edits and thumbnails.
Suggested Gear:
- GoPro Max or DJI Action 4 with wide FOV
- Handlebar clamps
2. Foot-level or pedal mount
- Mounting idea: Strap-on mounts for shoes, bike cranks, skateboard decks.
- Use case: Skateboarding, biking, trail running, parkour.
- Why it works: Captures a hyper-dynamic feel, think spinning wheels, dirt flying, or foot impacts. Adds a raw, high-speed perspective to your shots.
Editing tip: Use slow motion or hyperlapse to exaggerate movement.
Suggested Gear:
- GoPro HERO12 with stabilisation
- 360-degree sticky mounts or GoPro “The Strap” for limbs
3. Mouth or chin mount
- Mounting idea: Mouth grip for water sports or chin mount on a helmet.
- Use case: Surfing, skiing, motocross, mountain biking.
- Why it works: Gives a tight, immersive first-person view with less head movement shake than forehead or helmet cams.
Why surfers love it: Keeps your hands free and provides an organic perspective, especially when duck diving or hitting waves.
Suggested Gear:
4. Low pole angle (Camera pointing up)
- Mounting idea: Extendable pole held low, or fixed to gear looking upward.
- Use case: Hiking, skiing, snowboarding, or B-roll shots.
- Why it works: It exaggerates scale, makes you look towering, heroic, and epic. Also great for dust/snow spray and ground interaction shots.
Creative idea: Film a "walk-over" shot where the subject passes directly over the cam.
🎯 Suggested Gear:
- Insta360 X4 (for reframing flexibility)
- Short tripod sticks
5. Third-Person Boom (backpack or shoulder mount)
- Mounting idea: Backpack with a rear-facing boom arm or 3rd-person rig.
- Use case: Hiking, biking, snowboarding, or FPV-style content.
- Why it works: Feels like a video game, like you're watching yourself from behind. Great for cinematic tracking shots.
Watch out for: Overhead clearance and weight balance on intense activities.
Suggested Gear:
Summary
Unique angles aren’t just for pros. They’re how creators stand out in the feed and tell better stories. Every mount is a new point of view, and each point of view is a new way to relive your memories.
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