Mastering Motion Smoothing: A Step-by-Step Guide for TV Owners
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
Motion smoothing, also known as video interpolation or the soap opera effect, is a post-processing technique applied by televisions to artificially insert extra frames between existing ones, resulting in a higher frame rate. While it aims to reduce motion blur, it can negatively impact the intended appearance of films and TV shows. Many TV models now offer a feature called Filmmaker Mode, which disables motion smoothing and other post-processing effects. Each major TV brand has its own name for motion smoothing, but the article provides instructions on how to disable it for Amazon Fire TV, Hisense, LG, Roku, Samsung, Sony, and TCL TVs.