DaVinci Resolve: Smooth slow motion with AI Speed Warp

DaVinci Resolve Try it →Watch full video →Justin Brown - Primal Video · Nov 2025

Demo summary

Shows the difference between standard frame interpolation and 'AI Speed Warp' for creating smooth slow-motion from regular footage.

Step-by-step

Select the clip in the timeline
Go to Speed Change and set the speed to 20%
Open the Retime and Scaling section in the inspector
Set Retime Process to Optical Flow
Set Motion Estimation to Speed Warp
Set Scaling to Fit
Set Resizer Filter to Smoother

Options

Use alternative Motion Estimation settings depending on the specific clip type
Adjust the Resizer Filter to different settings based on preference

Watch out for

Standard slow motion without AI processing will appear jagged and low quality
Speed Warp may produce some visual artifacting in certain areas of the frame

Tips

Use Speed Warp as it is generally the best option for achieving smooth results on standard footage
Extend the clip length in the timeline after slowing it down to ensure the full duration is visible

Highlights

“if we play this back now, it's just so much smoother”

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