Hip Level is a camera angle positioned at approximately waist or hip height, lower than standard eye level but not as low as knee or ground level. It creates a slightly upward-looking perspective that can make subjects appear taller, more imposing, or heroic while maintaining a relatively grounded and accessible viewpoint.

This camera height is frequently used in action sequences where showing a character's weapons, gear, or hands at waist level is important, in westerns where holstered guns need to be visible alongside faces, or in situations where a subtle power dynamic favoring the subject is desired without resorting to extreme low angles. Hip level framing also works well for children or seated subjects, bringing the camera closer to their natural eye line and creating more relatable perspective than adult eye level would provide.

In AI image and video generation, hip level is a less commonly specified angle than eye level or high/low angles, but understanding it as an option helps creators fine-tune vertical camera placement with precision. Specifying hip level can help avoid the default eye-level tendency of many models while creating specific compositional and psychological effects that serve the intended visual narrative.