First Person Side Jump Camera Jerk (or Stutter) Fix

⭐ — (91 endorsements) 📥 19,903 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 2/21/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By MultiBana · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/22/2023 📅 Created: 2/21/2023
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #88 of 103 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Simply replaces the 2 first-person "animations" (they aren't visible in any way) that play when you move sideways mid-jump that do nothing except introduce this annoying bug, to actually do nothing but without jerking your camera.

More specifically:

In meshes/actors/character/_1stperson/animations I replaced mt_jumpfastleft.hkx and mt_jumpfastright.hkx (both have a very minimal animation of simply moving your invisible-because-first-person body slightly sideways, but for some reason it causes the camera jerk bug for some people) with the animation of mt_jumpfast.hkx (which is literally just nothing, you jump). Might be worth mentioning that these animations do not change the regular slight movement of your hands during the jump, or 3rd person camera. Shouldn't affect any other aspect of the game. Couldn't find any differences except fixing the jerk.

A more """elegant""" solution would be to tweak the animation frames themselves, but it literally wouldn't matter at all for all I know. You're welcome to do it yourself if you want.

The optional file - First Person Landing Camera Animation Remover:

TL;DR/Basic instructions at the bottom.

The camera bug this mod aims to fix happens in 2 occasions:

The first is when moving left/right while jumping forwards/backwards in first person, which is perfectly solved by this mod's main file.

The second is a bit different. It happens when moving left/right while being in the midst of a first person LANDING animation, which is the small camera wobble that happens whenever you land. I think the cause is that both the landing animation AND the landing-sideways have this wobble animation, and when you move sideways while mid-wobble, it restarts the animation - therefore jerking your camera to a different position instantly.

Possible solutions:

1. Disable the switch to mt_jumplandleft and mt_jumplandright, so it stays on the normal land animation (mt_jumpland) even when moving sideways.

2. When switching from the land animation to one of the side-land animations, have them start at the same keyframe which the landing animation is currently on.

Both would theoretically be great solutions, however I currently lack the modding experience to implement them. So my current, flawed solution is to apply the same solution as the first bug occasion: replace the involved animations with an animation that has NO CAMERA MOVEMENT at all.

For the first occurrence this works perfectly as there is no wobble mid-jump anyways, but for this landing part my fix would actually change something about the game which is remove the wobble animation altogether.

TL;DR/Basic Instructions - Installing the main file fixes the bug while JUMPING, not in the small timeframe of LANDING (touching the ground). If you're bothered by the bug occurring while landing MORE THAN you v

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A lightweight bugfix for Skyrim that eliminates the first-person camera jerk when moving sideways mid-jump. It's a workaround, not a true fix, but it's harmless and easy to install. With 91 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads, it's a proven solution for a common annoyance.

✨ Key Features

Fixes the first-person camera jerk when moving sideways mid-jump
Described as a harmless workaround rather than a true bugfix
Lightweight and easy to install

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested with 91 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads
  • Directly addresses a common annoyance without altering gameplay
  • Simple workaround that's harmless to your save

⚠️ Cons

  • It's a workaround, not a true fix, so the underlying issue may still exist in some edge cases
  • Only addresses the sideways mid-jump jerk, not other camera stutters
  • Compatibility with other camera or animation mods is unverified
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who are bothered by the camera jerk when strafing mid-jump and want a quick, no-fuss solution. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive camera overhaul or if you rarely jump while moving sideways.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install with your mod manager and place it near the end of your load order to ensure it overrides any conflicting camera tweaks.
  • If you use a mod that changes jump behavior, test this fix in a new save to ensure no conflicts.
  • Since it's a workaround, consider pairing it with other camera fixes if you experience other stutters.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
MultiBana
Version
1.0
Downloads
19,903
Endorsements
91
Category
Animation
Created
2/21/2023
Updated
2/22/2023

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