How to record perfect POV - Everything you need to know

While this video was recorded in a car, these tips and tricks apply to any category of POV footage.

Topics Covered:

Camera and Microphones: Discover the best hardware you need for recording high-quality POV videos. We'll go through the top cameras and microphones that professionals use to capture crisp audio and visuals.

Camera Angle: Learn how to position your camera for the most immersive and engaging point-of-view shots.

Stabilization: Say goodbye to shaky footage! Find out how to keep your camera stable with the best gimbals and stabilization techniques.

Wide or Ultrawide Lens: Understand when to use wide or ultrawide lenses to capture the full scope of your surroundings.

Sense of Speed: Tips on how to convey a thrilling sense of speed in your videos.

Quality Settings: Maximize your video quality by recording in 4K, 60fps, and 10-bit color. We'll explain why these settings matter and how they can enhance your footage.

Pro Tips: Learn crucial tips like avoiding head movements during recording to keep your viewers engaged and your footage smooth.

Engaging Content: Remember, a good camera doesn’t make an interesting video. Focus on creating captivating content first!

By the end of this video, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to record perfect POV videos that stand out on YouTube. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more tutorials and tips! 🎥✨

00:00 Intro
00:27 Gear - Camera and Microphone
02:39 Angle
04:40 Sense of Speed
05:43 Stabilization
07:38 Other Angles
08:20 Quality
10:10 Most important tip

[dibendu.s]

So you drop in a How-to-POV video right after I'm back from a long weekend trip where I myself have been meaning to record POV videos and searching for tips. Awesome!

[Tibialstone]

Another banger mate! I think what makes your POVs so good is you can see pretty much everything as you would at eye level. A lot of other POV car channels are a bit too high, so you can’t see the rear mirrors really. Keep up the great work Mick 👍

[chipmonk]

Great Video as always man.
I personally would use a pair of glasses or sunglasses to rest the camera on top of so it doesn't restrict my view, I find the camera can be quite distracting in front of my eyes.
Also for the GoPro warping effect, if you use the MAX lenses mod, this still gives a wide shot without the distortion around the edge.

[-caradventures]

Excellent video. Lots of useful tips, thanks mate.

[JJonCars]

Thanks for this mate. I have been wondering for a while how best to get good POV, and having been watching your channel - I noticed you really are good at it. The DJI Action is on my list of stuff I want, so I might make it a priority. Thanks for sharing, as you say you didn't have to 'give your secrets away' but hopefully the world of content will be a better place for it. Cheers.

[pov_driver]

A comparison test with the insta 360 ace pro would be very interesting. Great video btw!

[MrPOSHOMAN]

could you make a video or refer to one that explains the camera settings and color grading you use? thank you

[Pablo-lsfh]

Where did you get that rear window mount?

[loonie]

Terrific video! I've been very interested in POV recording, not while driving but walking, and portability and miniaturization while still having quality is a huge issue I kept pondering on. I'll give DJI a look, since everything you've described here sounds really neat. Also great tips for how to move for the most useful footage, since you're essentially signing up to be a cameraman too and have to start thinking like it.

[ABDULWAHAB-fgru]

Bro please give us the links for buying the products that you use

[alessiomntc]

Looking at the camera position i’m actually a bit worried about safety in case the airbag comes out, what do you think about it?

[Mahimc]

Hi Mick, could you do a rev matching tutorial for beginners next

[otodimmers]

So, if u are using the hat clip mount. Mean, we can only shoot in horizontal video? Or we can chance into vertical shoot to?

[maffanb]

I've bought this exact camera for driving POV videos. I can't grasp the angle. I'd get a good angle but then my vision is limited to driving and I don't think it's safe. Would you be able to do a video that's dedicated to this?

[OGBemfa]

Head strap also works, you just have to turn it upside down/inside out :)

[nerooc]

Thanks Mick, a lot of valuable information!
One thing that crossed my mind when I tried to test the ideas...

Isn't the camera placement a bit unsafe? Maybe the way I did it is wrong but to be honest the view and perception of distance feel quite impaired.
Are You looking under the camera or can You see around it? :') Thanks for the answer, all the best to You!

[ytparid]

to get even better 10 bit quality upload it in hdr so it can do it even better and enhance dark shadows and very very bright colors

[garfieldblessesyouwithadri]

I hope squeeze benz watches this video 🙏🙏

[EW-sgcs]

pls record in D-Log M and colour grade after!

[VaneAeon]

the way the camera sits in your face like that, I feel like I would not enjoy that at all, doesn't it block the vision in some way?