SmoothCam
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #8 of 113 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
SmoothCam adds a frame-interpolated third-person camera to Skyrim Special Edition, with well over a hundred different user configurable options and a preset system to let you easily swap between completely different camera setups.
SmoothCam supports many of the options one would expect of a camera mod, plus many, many more - For a complete overview you can read a brief description of each on the github page, but to highlight the main features:
Version 1. 7
Updated for the latest Anniversary Editions, support for older AE versions is also provided (via FOMOD option Pre-629) and SSE. Includes new smart interaction crosshair (Raycasted interaction crosshair, auto hiding). Find the following new options under the crosshair section in the MCM:
3D Activator Crosshair Enabled
Only Show Crosshair On Hit
Activate Radius
Interpolation
6 Different forms of interpolation are provided for you to configure, mix and match to your liking - Global, Local, Offset, Zoom, Separate Z and FOV.
Global interpolation causes your camera to lazily follow the player as you move through the world.
Local interpolation, if enabled, controls how the camera moves relative to the player (like rotating the camera).
Offset interpolation is used to smooth out changes in camera offset positions (like when changing combat stance).
Zoom interpolation is used to smooth out camera zooming.
Separate Z interpolation controls Z axis (up/down) interpolation, separate from normal global interpolation - Letting you choose a more responsive set of parameters, for example, to keep the character in frame when falling.
FOV interpolation is used to smooth out changes in FOV settings.
Each form of interpolation has a number of settings that can dramatically change how they feel and behave - To go over the major options:
Interpolation Method: Each form of interpolation has a method or function used to control how the camera changes over time with respect to distance. Currently there are more than 20 different methods to choose from, though many are likely to be culled out in a later version.
Follow Rate: A collection of values used to scale how quickly the camera moves over time.
Offset Groups
Different character states have been split into a set of offset groups, allowing you to control camera positions for a variety of situations. Currently, you can control the camera position for the following character states: standing, walking, running, sprinting, sneaking, swimming, aiming with a bow, sitting, vampire lord, werewolf and riding a horse (ri
SmoothCam is a highly configurable third-person camera mod that adds smooth frame-interpolation and a raycasting crosshair for improved aiming. With over 35,000 endorsements and 6.1 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more polished third-person experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust (35,367 endorsements, 6.1M downloads)
- Smooth camera movement makes third-person feel way better
- Raycasting crosshair is a game-changer for aiming in third-person
⚠️ Cons
- Configuring it can be overwhelming for new users
- May require tweaking to get it just right for your playstyle
- No explicit compatibility notes for other camera mods
For players who love playing in third-person but hate the clunky default camera. If you're into archery or ranged combat, the raycasting crosshair is a must-have. Skip if you're happy with vanilla camera or prefer first-person only.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Start with the default preset and tweak from there—it's already good out of the box.
- Use the in-game MCM (if available) to adjust settings on the fly without restarting.
- If you use other camera mods, test them together to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- mwilsnd
- Version
- 1.7.1
- Downloads
- 6,092,639
- Endorsements
- 35,367
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 10/10/2020
- Updated
- 3/10/2026
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