The fact is that Resurrection of the Matrix (2021) being such a disappointing movie is inevitably tied to everything in the original trilogy. Lilly and Lana Wachowski (1999-2003). Not only is it light years away from the luscious complexity and breathtaking spectacle of other films after being stripped of smart content by the second of the sisters, it also can no longer surprise us with any technological innovation.
It should be clear that Matrix he didn’t invent slow-motion shooting or bullet time, in which the fastest movements are slowed to the limit while the specific perspective of multiple cameras is moved and the angle at which the audience sees the scene changes. There is no doubt that he deserves four Oscars awarded to him, including for best editing and visual effects. But the truth is that he only popularized this attractive technique.
Effects Supervisor John Gaeta and Manex Visual Effects looked to previous audiovisual work that anticipated the use of bullet time in Matrixlike video clips midnight move (1985) and Like a rolling stone (1995) no less. But also, of course, television advertisement Adventure (1997) which Michel Gondry materialized for Smirnov and in which we find such a technique itself, and with the included bullet.
The talent of Michel Gondry in the service of Smirnov
This piece of a minute and a bit of someone who will later give us an excellent feature film, like an Oscar winner Forget me!Spanish name Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), was awarded at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, the most prestigious peace in your area. And in it we see a couple running away from a dangerous Russian man in uniform in different scenarios, among which the images pass through the glass of a vodka bottle.
Its circular structure, which begins last resort and go to come back before returning to the beginning and rather complex and dynamic composition to precipitation are satisfactory from a cinematic point of view. Far, yes, from any realistic intentions and with the essence of a commercial adventure. Bullet time comes early, and although there is no doubt that its use in Matrix refined to a greater extent, Michel Gondry must have been surprised.
Other Precursors of The Matrix Time Bullet
In truth, the French director was already behind the development of the Rolling Stones video. And, of course, this visual mechanism is so compelling that the filmmakers couldn’t sit idly by while Lilly and Lana Wachowski prepared their seminal sci-fi film. So Matthew Rolston introduced him in another place textile company The Gap (1998) for a couple of moves by his enthusiastic dancers in rhythm sway.
But it was not the only one. Stephen Hopkins also used it during Lost in spaceactor Vincent Gallo to buffalo 66 (1998) and Chris Roberts in Wing Commander (1999), which was released just two weeks before Matrix. However, John Gaeta himself told the magazine Empire the following: “In regards to the artistic inspiration for Bull Time, I would give credit to Katsuhiro Otomo, who co-wrote and directed Akira [1988]which definitely shocked me.”
But “together with director Michel Gondry.” Because “his music videos experimented with another technique called ‘view shifting’ and that was just part of the beginning of discovering creative ways to use cameras to create special effects.” Even though the technique Matrix “It was significantly different” because “they built it to move objects” that weren’t static and they could “create slow events” with virtual ones. Very well deserved.
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