The camera is at the subject’s eye height.

Use it when. Neutral. The audience meets the character as an equal.

On the phone. Raise the tripod to eye height. Most phone tripods are too short, so put it on a table.

The camera is below the eyes and looks up.

Use it when. Power, threat, or importance. Ceilings appear behind the person.

On the phone. Watch for ceiling lights in frame. A wide lens makes the effect stronger.

The camera is above the eyes and looks down.

Use it when. Weakness, isolation, or an overview of a space.

On the phone. A gimbal held overhead works. Tilt the phone down and check the horizon.

The camera rolls so the horizon tilts.

Use it when. Unease or disorientation. One or two per film is plenty.

On the phone. Tilt the tripod head, or lock the gimbal roll and rotate it.

Straight down from above.

Use it when. Patterns, tables, maps, bodies on the floor.

On the phone. Clamp the phone to a shelf edge or a boom. Use a self-timer to avoid shake.

Straight up from the ground.

Use it when. Towering people, staircases, ceilings and fans.

On the phone. Lay the phone on the floor with a small wedge under one end.