Motion smoothing is ruining your movies, and TV makers won't stop pushing it
Motion smoothing, a feature often marketed by TV manufacturers, aims to enhance video playback by creating additional frames. However, this technology can lead to unnatural visuals and artifacts, detracting from the viewing experience. Despite ongoing criticism, manufacturers continue to promote motion smoothing in their products.
- ▪Motion smoothing, also known as MEMC, uses processing power to estimate motion between video frames.
- ▪The implementation of motion smoothing often results in blurry edges and unnatural motion in videos.
- ▪Unlike advanced gaming technologies, the hardware in TVs lacks the capability to effectively process motion smoothing.
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