# Special Effect Camera Arrays Bullet Time is Back with This Cool Camera Array with 15 GoPro Cameras By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-03-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-time References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2013/03/17/gopro-bullet-time) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=a1oDxu_7W8g) Every day life gets one heck of a cool kick with this bullet time enabling GoPro Camera array from Marc Donahue of Permagrin Films. By lining up 15 GoPro cameras in a row, Donahue was able to add an intoxicating effect to his short films. The array allowed him to freeze and rotate things like aerial bicycle tricks, drum solos and flying guitar playing. Even though the special bullet time effect was mesmerizing back in 1999 when Keanu Reeves first dodged bullets in 3D space in the Sci-Fi classic 'The Matrix,' the effect was a little played out in the intervening years. Now that the fad has cooled off a bit, it almost carries a futuristic yet retro vibe. The fact that the GoPro cameras are small enough to create bullet time effects at home in enclosed spaces is also quite the impressive feat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bullet Time Camera Arrays:** A trend of using camera arrays for bullet time effects creates new opportunities for immersive video experiences. - **Immersive Short Films:** With the help of special effect camera arrays, filmmakers can create immersive short films that offer new ways of storytelling and audience engagement. - **DIY Bullet Time Effects:** The availability of small cameras like GoPro makes it easier for content creators to experiment with DIY bullet time effects in their own enclosed spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Film and Video Production:** The use of camera arrays opens up new opportunities for film and video production companies to create engaging short films and commercials. - **Virtual Reality:** The bullet time camera array technology has the potential to enhance virtual reality experiences and increase immersion for users. - **Consumer Electronics:** Small, affordable cameras like GoPro are driving innovation in the consumer electronics industry by enabling new videography techniques and creative content production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quad-Lens GIF Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-3d-camera.md) - [Tech Brand-Backed Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-fantasy.md) - [Hyper High-Resolution Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-highresolution-camera.md) - [8K 360-Degree Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-max2.md) - [Tiny Cube Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-go-ultra.md) - [Thumb-Sized Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-action-camera.md) - [AI-Enhanced Photography Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-fluid-pro-ai.md) - [Compact Sports-Ready Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-action-camera.md) - [High-End Imaging Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoocam-3.md)