The Hurt Locker's "shaky cam" - Blu-ray Forum

redsoxfan626 · 01-18-2010, 08:10 PM

Is the Blu-ray version of this really worth it? I haven't seen it, but I heard there's a lot of shaky cam.

Lacit170 · 01-18-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by redsoxfan626

Is the Blu-ray version of this really worth it? I haven't seen it, but I heard there's a lot of shaky cam.

i blind bought this this weekend... there are some scenes that are a bit shaky... nothing close to something like the blair witch project though...

i wouldnt NOT buy it for this reason....

blu_sharpy · 01-18-2010, 08:12 PM

According to the review it looks fantastic. I would pick it up its a great film!

Todd Smith · 01-18-2010, 08:41 PM

What shaky cam is in this film adds to the effect IMO and suits the film very well.

Since you are unsure though, just rent it. Seems like the obvious thing to do in this situation.

Snake Plissken · 01-18-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by redsoxfan626

Is the Blu-ray version of this really worth it? I haven't seen it, but I heard there's a lot of shaky cam.

Did the "shaky cam" in Cloverfield bother you?

repete66211 · 01-18-2010, 08:51 PM

There is quite a bit of hand-held in this movie. I don't recall much stylistic shaky cam (i.e. Bourne II).

homernt · 01-19-2010, 01:49 PM

I saw this last night and there are bits of "shaky cam". But nothing(read all the time) like in Cloverfield or District 9 which I found very irritating.

Fighter · 01-19-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by redsoxfan626

Is the Blu-ray version of this really worth it? I haven't seen it, but I heard there's a lot of shaky cam.

It's worth it...grab it!

Vicon · 01-19-2010, 02:35 PM

WORTH IT! Blind bought and could not have been happier. The "shaky cam" makes you feel like you're there. You won't notice it unless that is all you focus on.

DJ_NachoMan · 01-19-2010, 03:38 PM

Having blind bought this film not knowing what to expect (except for positive reviews) i absolutely loved it. I can honestly say it's one of the best films of the year. Personally, i can understand anyone's hesitation to a film with shaky cam. I find it detracting and annoying. This film does it perfect. Much like District 9.

I personally thought Cloverfield was a terrible film. I personally disliked it. I felt sick after viewing it. You will not have that issue with this. HAve fun!

bone crusher · 01-19-2010, 04:10 PM

I found there to be very little shaky cam and only when it was really necessary. The picture quality of the release is at a near reference level, it's fantastic, same as the sound.

jamesdevil · 01-19-2010, 04:54 PM

I think this is a top 5 PQ film for me not to mention the film itself is superb. This is the best recent example I can cite for why in a lot of cases film is a better medium to capture and display film than digital can be. Sort of stunning that s16mm cameras were used for this and they really, really shine. The realism of the film would be lost in some respects if digital cameras were used.

MaCruz · 01-19-2010, 05:02 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I'm not a fan of shaky cams, and I blind bought this movie and I should watch it tonight. I did also recently bought/watched District 9 and the camera wasn't too bad.

MaCruz · 01-20-2010, 12:20 AM

Finished watching the movie. Camera shots were not that bad. Just the beginning of the movie. Other than that, this was a GREAT MOVIE!!

jjbsn5192 · 01-20-2010, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Snake Plissken

Did the "shaky cam" in Cloverfield bother you?

Cloverfield was amazing..

but i am anxiously eagerly waiting to next time i go to my local video store and pick up Hurt Locker, to check it out

seem's everybody here loves it!

Vicon · 01-20-2010, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jjbsn5192

Cloverfield was amazing..

but i am anxiously eagerly waiting to next time i go to my local video store and pick up Hurt Locker, to check it out

seem's everybody here loves it!

Yup. Cloverfield is freaking AWESOME! Very well done.

Cory Lendon · 01-20-2010, 03:36 AM

I'm part of the "Pro-Cloverfield" camp. "Paranormal Activity", where in some scenes it was more like "Frantic Cam", my female friend couldn't handle it.

ThaRealest · 01-20-2010, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Snake Plissken

Did the "shaky cam" in Cloverfield bother you?

Haha, now that was a bit much eh? I'd rather go on a full stomach to the craziest amusement park ride than watch that movie.

01-18-2010, 08:10 PM	#1
redsoxfan626 Member Member since:Jan 2010	The Hurt Locker's "shaky cam" Is the Blu-ray version of this really worth it? I haven't seen it, but I heard there's a lot of shaky cam.

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01-18-2010, 08:12 PM	#3
blu_sharpy Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:743 DVD collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:1	According to the review it looks fantastic. I would pick it up its a great film!

01-18-2010, 08:41 PM	#4
Todd Smith Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:3	What shaky cam is in this film adds to the effect IMO and suits the film very well. Since you are unsure though, just rent it. Seems like the obvious thing to do in this situation.

01-18-2010, 08:51 PM	#6
repete66211 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kansas City area Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:196 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	There is quite a bit of hand-held in this movie. I don't recall much stylistic shaky cam (i.e. Bourne II).

01-19-2010, 01:49 PM	#7
homernt Active Member Member since:Feb 2009	I saw this last night and there are bits of "shaky cam". But nothing(read all the time) like in Cloverfield or District 9 which I found very irritating.

01-19-2010, 02:35 PM	#9
Vicon Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:278 Trading Score:39	WORTH IT! Blind bought and could not have been happier. The "shaky cam" makes you feel like you're there. You won't notice it unless that is all you focus on.

01-19-2010, 03:38 PM	#10
DJ_NachoMan Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Brampton, Ontario Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:156 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Having blind bought this film not knowing what to expect (except for positive reviews) i absolutely loved it. I can honestly say it's one of the best films of the year. Personally, i can understand anyone's hesitation to a film with shaky cam. I find it detracting and annoying. This film does it perfect. Much like District 9. I personally thought Cloverfield was a terrible film. I personally disliked it. I felt sick after viewing it. You will not have that issue with this. HAve fun!

01-19-2010, 04:10 PM	#11
bone crusher Banned Member since:Jun 2007 Location:canada Trading Score:259	I found there to be very little shaky cam and only when it was really necessary. The picture quality of the release is at a near reference level, it's fantastic, same as the sound.

01-19-2010, 04:54 PM	#12
jamesdevil Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Raleigh, NC 4K collection:640 Blu-ray collection:987 DVD collection:18 MA collection:571 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:119 Trading Score:20	I think this is a top 5 PQ film for me not to mention the film itself is superb. This is the best recent example I can cite for why in a lot of cases film is a better medium to capture and display film than digital can be. Sort of stunning that s16mm cameras were used for this and they really, really shine. The realism of the film would be lost in some respects if digital cameras were used.

01-19-2010, 05:02 PM	#13
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	Thanks for the heads up. I'm not a fan of shaky cams, and I blind bought this movie and I should watch it tonight. I did also recently bought/watched District 9 and the camera wasn't too bad.

01-20-2010, 12:20 AM	#14
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	Finished watching the movie. Camera shots were not that bad. Just the beginning of the movie. Other than that, this was a GREAT MOVIE!!

01-20-2010, 03:36 AM	#17
Cory Lendon Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:29 Trading Score:75	I'm part of the "Pro-Cloverfield" camp. "Paranormal Activity", where in some scenes it was more like "Frantic Cam", my female friend couldn't handle it.

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