What a POV video is, and how to film one

By Con, founder of Music Wide Selfie · Updated 22 October 2026

Short answerA POV (point of view) video shows a moment as if the viewer were there: film from where their eyes would be, talk to the lens as if it were a person, and keep it short with one clear situation.

Two kinds of POV

First person: the camera is your eyes, such as walking into a café.
Second person: you act towards the camera as if the viewer is someone in the scene.

Filming tips

Hold the camera at eye height for first-person shots.
Move slowly; fast pans feel chaotic.
For second-person, look at the lens and react as if to a person.
Put the situation in a short caption: ‘POV: …’.

Keep it short

Most POV videos work best at 10–30 seconds with one clear idea.

Questions

Do I need special gear?

No. A steady hand or a simple gimbal helps for walking shots.

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