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I don't have a tried and true method for setting up a camera.

In fact, the only thing that dictates where and how my camera is setup is the basics of composition.

Remember that you're not limited to rendering images in a 3:4 ratio. You can render at 400 x 2000 or 800 x 50 so don't cater to a monitor unless your making wallpaper.

Also, don't be afraid of overlapping shapes. There is nothing wrong when one object blocks a small portion of another or an object is slightly out of frame. Overlapping shapes create depth and lead the eye.

Do a search for painting composition on google. It should help you out.