Testing and breaking the Super SloMo video interpolation algorithm

Using Super SloMo by Jiang H. et. al (Python/run on Windows 10):

I. Tests with a GoPro Hero8 in slow motion mode:

Notes: Had to reduce video quality to 720p to stop the algorithm from crashing. 2x slow factor works pretty well, 4x produces some jumpy / distortion effects.

In general, the algorithm produces a little distortion on the corners of videos.

II. “Breaking” the algorithm using some timelapse footage

Notes: This weirdness works best with footage that has people / objects entering and leaving a space.

III. Transition between two images (using two friends I’ve met before)