GuitarthVader's Cinematic Skyrim - A SmoothCam Preset
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #158 of 179 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
ANGLES ARE EVERYTHING
Camera angles are one of the most underrated features which really bring the experience of the game to a whole new level. Even simply lowering the FOV of Skyrim already gives you a compact and fresh experience, but this mod aims to bring things to a whole other level.
This SmoothCam preset aims to mix the cinematic experience with practical functionalities for gameplay. In making this preset, I primarily wanted to emulate the angles used in the God of War PS4 game, while mixing that with the smooth camera follow of 3PCO and the archery angle locking features of Shadow of Mordor (yes this works with archery because I really disliked how most presets ignore practicality for ranged users). Moreover, this preset tries to eliminate the annoying camera jitters which can completely ruin immersion imo.
This preset was built on by combining EasyEase's preset, Modern Camera Preset and some personal tweaks and changes to try and create the ultimate camera experience for Skyrim Special Edition in 2021! If some of my changes are not to your liking, feel free to check the reference presets linked above since they're pretty good ones as well.
INSTALLATION
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[]Download and install the preset with your preferred mod manager.
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]Load up the game.[]In the presets section of the SmoothCam MCM, load preset number 3: Waxx's Preset
[]Enjoy your new camera experience.
COMPATIBILITY NOTES
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[]I designed this preset with compatibility in mind, so you might find that the AGO, Improved First Person Camera and Alternative Conversation Camera patches are ticked in your SmoothCam MCM when you load this. Feel free to simply tick these off if you're not using them.
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]If you use AGO, please turn off the bow camera feature in the AGO MCM to allow this preset's settings to take effect. - If you do not use Immersive First Person View, please do not tick that patch in the MCM. For some reason, it breaks the functionality of SmoothCam if you leave it ticked.
Main Features Showcase:
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- Added new beast form camera settings featuring: More grounded "sheathed" camera state and High FOV transition from "sheathed to "unsheathed" state (this was made
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[]I designed this preset with compatibility in mind, so you might find that the AGO, Improved First Person Camera and Alternative Conversation Camera patches are ticked in your SmoothCam MCM when you load this. Feel free to simply tick these off if you're not using them.
A SmoothCam preset for Skyrim that balances cinematic camera movement with practical gameplay usability. With 1,550 endorsements and over 555,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more immersive, film-like perspective without sacrificing control. Last updated in 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust – 555k downloads and 1.5k endorsements say it all
- Designed to keep gameplay practical, so you're not fighting the camera in combat
- Still relevant years later – a testament to its quality
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SmoothCam mod – not included, so you'll need to grab that separately
- Last updated in 2021 – may not be tested with the latest Skyrim patches or other camera mods
- Preset only – you'll need to tweak settings to match your playstyle
For Skyrim players who want a more cinematic feel without sacrificing combat effectiveness. Perfect for those who already use SmoothCam and want a proven preset. Skip if you're looking for a complete camera overhaul or don't want to install dependencies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure SmoothCam is installed and working before adding this preset – it's a dependency.
- After installing, test in third-person combat to ensure the camera doesn't hinder your aim.
- If you use other camera mods, load this preset last to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- GuitarthVader
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 555,151
- Endorsements
- 1,550
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 2/16/2021
- Updated
- 2/17/2021
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