What the thread found

• Extreme upward angles can be achieved by heavily trimming the stabilizer rather than using a neutral trim, but this creates ergonomic challenges for the operator.
• An alternative approach is to use a more neutral trim setting and let the camera naturally angle upward, which reduces physical strain during operation.
• Upward-looking shots are commonly requested in music videos, particularly for low-mode shots looking up at performers' faces.
• When operating at extreme angles where panning would exhaust the rig's range, the operator should perform body panning instead of using the rig's pan mechanism.
• Finding a comfortable operating position that minimizes contact between the operator's body and the rig components is essential for executing these shots successfully.
• Extreme upward angles are used in narrative filmmaking to frame subjects like chandeliers or to avoid showing unfinished set elements during complex camera movements.

Depends on

• The first respondent did not have full details about the specific shot being described.
• No information provided about operator height, stabilizer model specifics, or other variables that might affect technique.
• The discussion is based on anecdotal experience rather than systematic testing.

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