I just think you fundamentally have a different definition of the term. If you asked me I would say there’s only a couple shots that are “shaky,” and they’re in the cell block hallway.
Yes I think so let’s get the basics right so we’re on the same page. Are you happy to accept the Wikipedia definition?
I am, but I don’t think you’re understanding what they’re saying.
(I should probably clarify that a couple shots in the tie fighter attack they do shake the camera, but that’s only to simulate the falcon shaking, but shaky cam).
Honestly, shaky cam on its own is not the problem. It is that it’s over-used and combined with other filming techniques that consistently move the camera unnecessarily. Like the shot that Finn takes of his helmet. To me it looks awful. If the camera was pulled back and steady it would look fine.
The camera does not shake in that shot. I’m losing my mind. There is a difference between a non-static camera in shaky cam.