The Matrix (1999) The Bullet Time Revolution The famous “bullet time” scene in The Matrix changed cinema forever. Instead of relying purely on computer graphics, the filmmakers placed dozens of still cameras in a circle around the actors. Each camera captured the action from a slightly different angle. When combined, these shots created the illusion of Neo dodging bullets in slow motion. This technique became one of the most copied effects in movie history. | A. Samuel Behind The Scenes