humdedum said,
I can understand shaky camera work during fight scenes, as they are trying to recreate the hectic feel of a shaking ship and people running about the deck.

Actually what I noticed was a lot of shaking in still scenes where it had no reason to shake

Actually what I noticed was a lot of shaking in still scenes where it had no reason to shake

I did too. Like when they (Edmund & Caspian) are walking back to the long boats readying for departure on the beach at Dragon Island. Noticed it more on a subsequent viewing than the first.

Yes, there was a lot of shaking where I didn't think it needed it. I thought, however, that it was really appropriate in the bedroom at the beginning.

I was hoping as the movie began that the shaking was going to be a sort of motif for Our World, and go to more traditional camera work in Narnia. Alas!

actually, hand held moviemaking is becoming popular. I liked the effect, it made it seem like I was really there!

YES! that's exactly what I thought! the camera was a bit annoying.

I loathe and despise the hand camera effect in movies. It was effective when it first started, but as it crept into more and more films, it ceased to be an unusual technique and became just another film cliche. I long for the day when directors will stop thinking, "Action scene! Time for the close-ups and nausea-inducing camera jitters!"

I've actually seen a lot of home movies that were much better than VDT, haha.
I agree about the rushed scenes and lame script. I was so disappointed!

I didn't notice the jerky camera, but I might next time I see it. I saw it in 3D today, so that might have distracted me from it.

The picture quality actually reminded me of BBC shows. Like Dr. Who.

~Riella