As Robert reported no problems I went back to my TV and found settings that solved the soap opera effect and the sudden brightness changes (any remaining changes are slow, probably the result of lighting changes and OCN density variations):
Picture Mode: change from Cinema Home (User) to Cinema...
I don't believe it's the TV. Whoever is responsible for setting smoothing to CLEAR is probably responsible for the brightness changes. Still could be either Vudu or Warner. Streaming from Vudu using another device may solve the issue? Streaming from Apple TV+ (also $7 purchase) using another...
You are correct about the motion smoothing, my bad, the app sets it to CLEAR but the picture looks better set to OFF.
I bought the service remote and disabled the ABL settings (TPC & GSR) last year, according to Vincent Teoh's YT instructions. The brightness changes are still occurring. I...
I don't understand your comment. With 4K HDR streaming using the LG app, the source imposes the TV settings with limited adjustment available. With Prime I did find Technicolor Expert (an available change) looked better than the initial setting. As it stands, the Dolby 4K Maltese Falcon is...
I purchased the 4K from Vudu. While there is an uptick in definition there are two major problems (1) "soap opera" effect, the smoothing could not be changed with the Vudu imposed settings on my TV (LG B8 OLED) using the LG app; (2) sudden changes in brightness mid scene, very annoying and not...
I was hoping for a regular Blu-ray upgrade but no. Any conjecture as to the reasons why: cost?, encode performed but not enough visual difference with the VC1 2010?, any other reason?