An apparatus for supporting a video camera includes a camera mounting bracket, a front handle assembly and a rear handle assembly. The camera mounting bracket has an L-shaped profile and includes a handle mounting shelf and a camera mounting shelf. The camera mounting shelf and the front handle assembly are attached to the front of the handle mounting shelf. The rear handle assembly is attached to the rear of the handle mounting shelf at a position between the front handle assembly and the camera mounting shelf. Consequently, the apparatus will help a person to firmly hold a video camera when using the video camera to record scenes, regardless of different heights of view.