Remember when The Matrix came out? Remember…barely minutes into the film, and you had to retrieve your jaw from the theater floor after Trinity showcased the first example of “bullet time”.

Nowadays, there are a number of options for filmmakers who wish to use a similar effect. You can fake it with a few cameras and some patience. You can hire the pro’s to come in with either fully digital or film camera rigs. And of course there’s always the “do it in 3D” approach.

If turnaround time is limited, you’ve got another option. Mark Ruff’s fully digital “Time Splice Mac Rig” utilizes up to 60 DSLR cameras tethered to dedicated Mac Mini computers. Custom Applescripts pull everything together and are capable of processing and producing a watchable time-slice in seconds. The rig can be setup and ready to shoot within an hour of arrival. Don’t care to rent? Mark will sell you a turn key solution (along with exclusive rights to a geographic area).

UPDATE: Once more, Bruce Allen offers additional helpful links. Another option is Timetrack, or it’s digital equivalent Movia. Thanks again, Bruce!