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Hi! I used to animate with a webcam that was relatively easy to get shaky camera movements while I was taking the frames. Recently I got a T3i and I've realized that it is quite difficult to get shaky camera movements. I wanted to know what techniques you employ to achieve a good impression of camera motion and the shaky effect (tripods, cradles, whatever...). I don't want post-production effects. Thanks. 
Have you watched this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcQIYjQkQhg
I suggest you use a tripod for shaky camera movement.
Last edited by megagill74 (July 12, 2014 (06:28am))
I use a tripod for camera movement, but I've never really tried shaky cam, because I found the tripod too restrictive being beside my table on the carpet floor.
I'm hoping to try shaky cam for my next film, using this tripod attachment which lets me suspend the camera bellow the tripod instead of above it. That way, I can fold up my tripod, and use it on the table. I'm not sure if it will work, but it makes sense with how I've been using my equipment to me anyway.
The number one thing I can recommend is to use onion skinning. It will help you see exactly where you want everything in your next frame much easier.
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