MovieChat Forums > As Above, So Below (2014) Discussion > stop using Shaky Cam

stop using Shaky Cam

posted 9 years ago by uglyroommate
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Such a dumb gimmick and makes the film unwatchable for many ppl.

[–] monstrhg 8 years ago

It adds to the effect for many people actually. Maybe you're not a movie cam kinda person.

[–] BubbleBobbleTaito 8 years ago

OP is right. The shaky cam makes this movie bearly watchable.

[–] Spellbinder888 8 years ago

IMO it's usually lazy cinema goers who want a pristine Steadicam Spielbergesque cinematic experience.

Leave the chaotic and unpolished techniques to people who actually care about atmosphere, story and suspense. I heard there's no shaky cam in Devil Wears Prada....

[–] 8 years ago

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[–] DorsiaRes 8 years ago

It's found footage, I wouldn't consider that the same as shaky cam. Found footage films feel much more real to me than any other kind of horror films.

[–] avia2 8 years ago

Oddly my criticism of this film is the unrealistically steady cam. Not to mention one man (Benji) getting different angles of people while they're talking.