How bullet time was created in the Matrix

John Gaeta used a mixture of techniques to create the final product that is "Bullet time".

• Firstly each of the "bullet-time" sequences were filmed in a Studio in Australia using Green Screens

• The object (usually an actor) was then surrounded by an array of Still and motion cameras. this is the technique developed by Tim Macmillan. Each still camera took a single frame, either at the same moment or in sequential order. This depended on the desired effect. The Motion cameras were used to record the moments leading up to and after the "bullet time" moment, to give fluidity when moving in and out of the effect.

• Image Interpolation was also used to create extra frames so that they could slow down and speed up the action or the speed in which they panned round an object. This was so that they could have more control over how they edited the footage, while maintaining a high level of quality.

• To create the background to the scenes, they used Paul Debevec's technique of 3D image Modelling and Rendering. They did this by taking photos of the locations they wanted to use, For example the Rooftop locations of Sydney, Australia.

The Finished Product....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXAXyuShGUo&feature=related