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This technique imparts immediacy to the sequence, because it forces the viewer to pay closer attention to catch on to what is happening. It was originally a documentary technique, eventually becoming more common in TV episodes. Often an integral part, if not a nigh-mandatory side effect, of [[In-Universe Camera]]. Often used in conjunction with fast cutting (especially during fight scenes) as a method to convey energy, like saying "Things are so crazy the camera can't keep up!"
Combines frequent use of the [[Whip Pan]] and the [[Repeat Cut]]. The antonym of [[Steadicam]]. Sometimes referred to as "Shaky Cam" but that was coined by [[Sam Raimi]] in the use of the closely related trope [[Shaky POV Cam]] (using a POV shot of something moving, which would generally employ the use of the Jitter Cam).
Its popularity has increased recently, often overlapping with the style of the [[Faux Documentary]] and [[Mockumentary]]. It can show up in non-live action works as well, see [[False Camera Effects]].
Of course,
Contrast [[Screen Shake]]. See also [[Camera Abuse]], [[Shaky POV Cam]], [[Dizzy Cam]].
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== Anime
* ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist]]'', in the first episode and an opening sequence.
* In the final fight scene in the first episode of the anime ''[[Samurai Champloo]]'', the camera not only jitters, but also loses focus at one point. The effect shows up in a few other episodes as well, always in a fight scene. Looks cool, although drawing attention to the camera raises the question of [[Anachronism Stew|what a cameraman was doing in Edo Japan]]. [[False Camera Effects|Or a cartoon]].
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* The "camera" in ''[[Sword of the Stranger]]'' is pretty shaky during the fight scenes, and sometimes seems to have trouble keeping up with the combatants.
* Used in the opening sequence for ''[[Haibane Renmei]]''.
* In the Anime adaptation of ''[[My Hero Academia]]'' At one point while Deku and some friends were hiding from All For One, the camera was slightly shaking. It was like the camera man was shivering in fear.
== Film ==
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* ''[[The Bourne Series (film)|The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum]]'', the first film (by a different director) used it at times but was otherwise more traditional. The other two would have a tilting camera even during quiet dialogue scenes.
* Used for effect in ''[[2001: A Space Odyssey]]'' in the third act: "My God, it's full of stars!"
* The [[Friday Night Lights (film)|2004 film]] ''[[Friday Night Lights]]''.
* ''Path to 9/11'' does it start to finish, even when characters are seated, socializing, and completely relaxed.
* [[Diary of the Dead]] occasionally suffers from this but mostly only in zombie attacks. One could assume that as the characters are film students they may have a sort of steady cam device, although you never see one.
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** However, the camera became less jittery as the series went on; later, this only came up when it made the most sense-during action scenes.
* ''[[24]]''.
* ''[[Firefly (TV series)|Firefly]]'' was notable for being the first show that ''simulated'' the jittercam effect in its CGI sequences.
* The 2003 reboot of ''[[Battlestar Galactica
* The ''[[Doctor Who]]'' episode "Love & Monsters".
** The more recent episodes are entirely filmed with Jittercam. Just look at "Let's Kill Hitler", for one example.
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* The 2006 ''[[Friday Night Lights (TV series)|Friday Night Lights]]'' series, continuing the tradition of the film.
* ''[[Boston Legal]]''
* ''[[The X-Files]]'' episode "X-Cops", since the episode was presented as a show much like ''[[
* ''Kath & Kim'' (the original Australian version)
* ''[[Medium]]''
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* In ''[[Fallout|Fallout 3]]'', whenever you use the VATS.
* ''[[Resident Evil]]'' light-gun spinoff ''The Darkside Chronicles'' uses this; although it results in a more cinematic presentation than the game's predecessor, ''The Umbrella Chronicles'' (which does not feature a shaky cam), it also makes it much more difficult to hit enemies in critical areas, and accuracy is one of the criteria upon which the player is rated.
* ''[[Kane and Lynch]]'' 2: Dog Days uses this trope as a portrayal of Lynch's mental state.
* The ''[[Mass Effect]]'' series simulates it, mostly for flybys and establishing shots.
== Web Comics ==
* ''[[Full Frontal Nerdity]]'' [http://ffn.nodwick.com/?p=591 reminds] us:
{{quote|'''ghost of [[The Crow|Brandon Lee]]''': The afterlife has ''special places'' for people who use ''"shaky cam"''.}}
== Web Original ==
* ''[[Lonelygirl15]]'' and ''[[Kate Modern]]''.
* Parodied in ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtWPW8yJtgM "Epic VFX Time"]'':
{{quote|'''Harley:''' Well, this shot's ''boring!'' Too stationary. Let's get some camera-shake! (''Jittercam'') Feels like you're really there. ''More camera-shake.'' (''Stronger Jittercam'') '''More camera-shake!''' (''[[Serial Escalation|Stronger]] Jittercam'') ...Too much camera-shake.
'''Freddie:''' This isn't ''[[The Bourne Series (film)|Bourne Identity!]]'' You ain't [[Matt Damon]]!, }}
* [[Bum Reviews]] used it to review ''The Hunger Games'', listed above (complete with complaining that the IMAX makes it even more nauseating).
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== Western Animation ==
* The pilot for ''[[Moral Orel]]'' used this during dramatic moments, mainly when [[Stepford Smiler|Bloberta]] was alone (not sure about the rest of the series).{{verify}}
* Mocked in ''[[South Park]]'' when [[South Park]] is attacked by guinea pigs. Even when just walking around normally, Randy Marsch breathes heavily and shakes his camera around manically, going from his wife's face to his shoes and making a big show for dramatic effect until his wife tells him to knock it off.
== Real Life ==
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