bullet time
Popularized by the 1999 film *The Matrix*, "bullet time" is a visual effect that enhances dramatic action scenes by altering the perception of time.
Definition
B2Film
(technical)A visual effect where the action slows down significantly while the camera moves around the subject.
Example
- The movie's climax used bullet time to show the hero dodging bullets in mid-air.
B2Video Games
(technical)A gameplay mode where the action slows down, allowing players to react to fast-moving objects.
Example
- Activating bullet time gave the player a tactical advantage by slowing down enemy movements.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bullet time":
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