"For many people, motion smoothing on TVs is only appropriate for gaming and watching live sports; enthusiasts typically prefer turning off the feature to watch anything else because it can detract from the filmmaker's original intent, making on-screen images seem artificial or hyper-realistic. This is what's called the "soap opera effect." Also: Best Amazon Prime Day TV deals: Final hours to save big on LG, Samsung, and more It's a perfectly descriptive metaphor that probably requires no explanation."
"It's a perfectly descriptive metaphor that probably requires no explanation. You can see it all too well: the cinematic film should not look like a daytime soap; you shouldn't feel like you're on the set with the actors. But it is appealing to feel like you're in the stadium watching your team with thousands of fans. The soap opera effect makes sense for live sporting event broadcasts."
Motion smoothing, also called motion interpolation, alters frame presentation to smooth perceived motion and can create an unnatural "soap opera effect" that makes cinematic content look hyper-realistic. Most viewers and enthusiasts prefer disabling motion smoothing for films and scripted shows to preserve the filmmaker's intended look. Motion smoothing remains useful for live sports and gaming, where smoothing enhances fast-paced motion and viewing immersion. On most smart TVs, the Picture settings include motion-related options that users can disable; manufacturers use different names and menus for the feature, such as Samsung's "Auto Motion Plus."
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