“Can you avoid soap opera effect on this television?”
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Hi there! Yes, you can absolutely avoid the "Soap Opera Effect" on the Sony BRAVIA 8 II. This effect is caused by the TV adding extra frames to create ultra-smooth movement, which can sometimes make movies look like a home video or a daytime soap opera. To achieve a more natural, cinematic look, you can adjust your Motion settings by following these steps: First, navigate to [Settings] — [Display & Sound] — [Picture & Sound] — [Motion]. If you want to eliminate the effect entirely, you can simply set Motionflow to [Off]. If you prefer a bit of control, select [Custom], which allows you to adjust the Smoothness (Camera) and Smoothness (Film) sliders. Turning these sliders down to their minimum setting will remove the hyper-smooth appearance while maintaining the integrity of the original broadcast. Additionally, make sure to check the CineMotion setting. We recommend setting this to [Auto] or [High], as it is specifically designed to recognize and smoothly reproduce images recorded at the traditional 24 frames per second used in films. You may also see an option for Motion blur reduction (similar to the Clearness setting), which can be used to sharpen fast-moving scenes without introducing the unwanted Soap Opera Effect. We hope you find this information helpful, and thanks for considering Sony! Regards, Dominick
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