bulletMode

[R303]

Hi there,

SITUATION
My director is in the fase of writing a short. And we are already discussing the VFX we would like to work with.

For a specific scene I've surgested a frozen frame that we track around (like the bullet mode effect in matrix) and zoom in (like the effect I used with the stills - link follow), as if to investigate the scenario, like a police detective remembering, a frozen moment of time.

So what I want to do is combining the two effects. Bulletmode and the zoom effect. Here follows an image of the bulletMode rig and a link to the still zoom effect. Last follows my question.

Picture of bulletMode rig:




Link to still photo effect:



QUESTION
Now I know how the rig should work, but what I want to know is what are these rigs called? I need to search for them and maybe find a place where I can rent one.

So again: What is the rig used in matrix, for doing bulletMode effects called?

Thank you.

[clicknroll]

use photogrammetry as keyword.
I think it depends on the shot's length and on the action you want to freeze.
are you planning to shot film or digital?

[dreggsy]

These are called timesplice rigs. and opitcal flow.
http://www.ruffy.com
this guy is the master

[R303]

are you planning to shot film or digital?

Digital (HD).

Thank you for the keywords. It is exactly what I want. To combine a timesplice effect with a panoramic effect (having each camera on the timesplice rig, also taking panoramic shots). That way I think I can dolly around an object, and at any angle of choice also do a nodal pan.

I think I will create the rig in a 3D app (maya) and render stills for testing. That way I can plan the actual shot and number of cameras in the final rig.

[clicknroll]

I dont know how much does it costs the rental, and also don't know details for your scene, but you can always find a compositing alternative.
check this out http://www.vfxtalk.com/forum/3d-comp...ke-t10167.html