{"id":5388,"date":"2021-12-03T16:32:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T16:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synchedin.com\/blog\/?p=5388"},"modified":"2021-12-03T16:32:54","modified_gmt":"2021-12-03T16:32:54","slug":"bullet-time-effect-what-is-it-how-is-it-done","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/bullet-time-effect-what-is-it-how-is-it-done\/","title":{"rendered":"Bullet Time Effect | What Is It &#038; How Is It Done?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A visual effect that requires a <em>lot<\/em> of cameras. Or does it? We&#8217;re taking a look at what exactly the bullet time effect is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may not know the bullet time effect by name, but you&#8217;ll almost certainly have seen it in action in films and TV. Perhaps one of the most famous examples is <em>The Matrix. <\/em>In fact, the term &#8220;bullet time&#8221; was first used in the script for <em>The Matrix, <\/em>to describe the classic scene where bullets fly past Neo&#8217;s head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Bullet Time Effect?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bullet time refers to a visual effect that gives the impression of detaching the time and space of a camera (the audience) from those of its subject. Put simply, it enables the camera\/viewer to move through a space in regular time, whilst subjects have either slowed down or frozen completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the classic example&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dodge this (slo-mo, bullet time) | The Matrix [Open Matte]\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8DajVKAkL50?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, some of the VFX in <em>The Matrix <\/em>could be described as questionable. However, bullet time, as you can probably guess, is a relatively advanced visual effect that requires a pretty complex set up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is It Achieved?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The slowing down of events whilst moving through a space at normal speed is almost impossible to achieve with standard <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/slow-motion-video\/\">slow motion<\/a>. This effect seemingly could only be created using a &#8220;virtual camera&#8221; within a computer generated environment. However, there are technologies that enable it to be achieved in realworld settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a pretty technical process that can involve computer-generated visualisations as guides, as well as lasers. So, we&#8217;ll give the simpler breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a couple of methods depending on the desired final effect. One option is setting up still cameras around a subject. Photographs would be taken in quick succession, capturing many angles of the subject. These shots would then be arranged to give the effect of hyper-slow motion or the stopping of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The way the effect was achieved in <em>The Matrix <\/em>involves rolling cameras being set off at extremely close intervals. Cameras were arranged on a predesigned, curved track, creating the variation in angles and viewpoints. This method allows for events to still unfold in slow motion, whilst the camera &#8220;moves&#8221;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bullet Time and The Matrix\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bKEcElcTUMk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIY Bullet Time Effect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It would seem like this complex visual effect requires a lot of expertise and equipment. This could leave you thinking, &#8220;I can&#8217;t recreate this in my video projects.&#8221; But, that&#8217;s not strictly true!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than needing upwards of 10 cameras, here&#8217;s how you can achieve the high-tech looking effect with just one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"$4 DOLLAR Bullet Time Handle!! DIY Build in under 5 MINUTES!\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gxefcOYxCm4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can get your hands on a bullet time handle, that enables you to recreate the effect. However, just like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/LifeofAccro\/featured\">Accro<\/a> in the video, you can knock up your own budget version easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Any awesome video is only ever made better with great music. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/\">RouteNote Licensing<\/a> library for thousands of fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/royalty-free-music-ultimate-guide\/\">royalty free<\/a> tracks that will elevate your bullet time videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a go at creating your own bullet time video, we&#8217;d love to see it! Just get in touch at info@synchedin.com. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A visual effect that requires a lot of cameras. Or does it? We&#8217;re taking a look at what exactly the bullet time effect is! 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