Motion smoothing can make games appear smoother, but it often compromises the quality of movies and TV shows. Here's how to put a stop to it.

Ever noticed that your TV picture sometimes looks too smooth — almost like a daytime soap opera, even when you’re watching a movie? That’s what people call the soap opera effect (SOE). It happens when ...

Default motion smoothing causes the unnatural "soap opera effect." Experts recommend turning off motion smoothing for most movies and shows. Motion smoothing improves fast-paced action like sports and ...