Shaky cam movie thread
#52
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Re: Shaky cam movie thread
I forgot about this thread that I started. I just tried to watch Outlaw and turned it off.
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#56
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Re: Shaky cam movie thread
I've seen some directors speak out against fast cutting.
I recently read an interview with Matthew Vaughn. He's the only one I've seen speak out against shaky cam, so far.
I recently read an interview with Matthew Vaughn. He's the only one I've seen speak out against shaky cam, so far.
#57
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Re: Shaky cam movie thread
I like action movies as much as the next guy, but God I hate the fast cut stuff that seems to be the norm nowadays.
#60
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Re: Shaky cam movie thread
I don't mind the shaky cam. It's the fast cutting that really annoys me. The latest movie I watched that was really bad in my opinion for fast cuts was the Clash of the Titans remake. It got the point that during the battle scenes I couldn't even follow what was happening because I was focussing so much on the fast cuts.
I like action movies as much as the next guy, but God I hate the fast cut stuff that seems to be the norm nowadays.
I like action movies as much as the next guy, but God I hate the fast cut stuff that seems to be the norm nowadays.
#62
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Re: Shaky cam movie thread
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I can actually handle movies where the whole premise is that it's shot with a handheld camera. It makes sense & is organic to the plot. But it seems to be used most often as a lazy shortcut to generate immediacy or excitement. When that should be provided by the script, directing, and performances.
I will be glad when this overused, tired techique dies it's deserved death.
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#65
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Re: Shaky cam movie thread
I don't mind the shaky cam aesthetic as long as it's competently edited. When used correctly, it can add a lot to a scene. What I don't like are the first person films like Blair Witch, Rec, Cloverfield, etc. I can't wait until that trend goes away.