I'm trying to make my clips look like they're running at a much lower framerate, so the motion feels choppy and jerky rather than smooth.
I found the Torn Frames effect, and it gives me pretty much the exact motion I'm after—but it also adds the torn paper edges, which I don't want.
I'm using CapCut PC Pro. Is there a way to get that same low-framerate look without the paper effect? Any tips, effects, or workarounds would be greatly appreciated because I've been stuck on this for a while.
Hi,
Yes. What you're looking for is called a posterize time or frame hold effect where the video only updates a few times per second, instead of every frame. CapCut PC doesn't have a dedicated "Posterize Time" effect like After Effects, but there are a few ways to get a very similar result.
Method 1: Use Frame Interpolation
Some versions of CapCut PC have frame interpolation settings.
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Select your clip.
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Look for Interpolation, Frame Blending, or Motion in the video settings.
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Set it to None or Nearest (if available).
This prevents CapCut from smoothing motion when frames are repeated.
Method 2: Export at a Lower FPS
This is the simplest method if you're okay with the whole video looking choppy.
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Edit normally.
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Export at 12 fps, 10 fps, or even 8 fps.
Typical looks:
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15 fps – slightly choppy
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12 fps – obvious stutter
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8–10 fps – stop-motion feel
The downside is that everything in the export becomes low frame rate.
Method 3: Repeat Frames (Closest to "Torn Frames")
If you only want certain clips to look choppy:
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Right-click the clip and freeze or split it into small pieces.
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Duplicate or extend individual frames.
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Hold each frame for 2–4 frames before advancing to the next.
For example, in a 60 fps project:
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Hold each unique frame for 5 frames → effective 12 fps
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Hold each unique frame for 6 frames → effective 10 fps
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Hold each unique frame for 8 frames → effective 7.5 fps
This is essentially what "Posterize Time" does.
Method 4: Speed + Frame Hold
If your clip is slow motion:
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Speed it up.
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Apply Freeze Frame at intervals.
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Alternate between short motion and held frames.
This creates a jerky, stylized animation similar to many anime edits.
Method 5: Search CapCut Effects
Some CapCut versions include effects with names like:
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Strobe
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Stop Motion
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Frame Skip
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Choppy Motion
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Low FPS
These are under Video Effects → Basic, Retro, or Distortion, depending on your version.
If You Want the Exact "Torn Frames" Motion
The movement in Torn Frames is likely just frame skipping/frame holding with the paper overlay added on top.
Unfortunately, CapCut doesn't let you disable only the torn-paper mask from that effect.
If you need that exact motion without the paper edges, your best options are:
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Recreate it manually with repeated frames (Method 3).
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Use another editor that has a true Posterize Time effect (such as After Effects, DaVinci Resolve with Fusion, or Blender's Video Sequence Editor), then bring the clip back into CapCut.
What is your project frame rate in CapCut—24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps?
The ideal settings to mimic the Torn Frames motion depend on the timeline FPS, and I can tell you exactly how many frames to hold for the look you're after.