Matrix Bullet Time (the REAL way)

Step 2 Technology

The Bullet Time effect was originally achieved photographically by a set of still cameras surrounding the subject. These arrays are usually triggered at once or sequentially. Singular frames taken from each of the still cameras are then arranged and displayed consecutively to produce an orbiting viewpoint of an action frozen in time or as hyper-slow-motion. This technique suggests the limitless perspectives and variable frame rates possible with a virtual camera. However, if the still array process is done with real cameras, it is often limited to assigned paths.

Comments

[simonL]

 The "timeslice" technique used in the Matrix sequenceswas actually invented by artist Tim MacMillan in the the late 70's. He'sstill making films using the technique his site iswww.timeslicefilms.com - credit where credit's due!

[haruspex]

A simple read-through of the history section of Bullet Time on Wikipedia shows you to be very wrong:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullet_time

The invention of Bullet Time is shared by many, and the technique in The Matrix is not just timeslice, but augmented in many ways including frame interpolation, view morphing, and image-based CGI.

[simonL]

 There you have me Haruspex! I was probably influenced by my utter disdain for big-budget, high-concept hollywood bilge and a desire to credit the Little Guy (especially one who's actually an artist as well!) We should, of course not forget, as wikipaedia reminds us, that it all goes back to Muybridge. God help us, though if tripe like the Matrix is a good as it gets!

[usarmykid92]

zomg!! who can seriously afford all them cameras!?

[moosofa]

the guy in the white pant's boss' boss' boss.