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Bullet Time

by Blace Plugins·VFX

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Why we like it

Bullet Time earns its place in the toolfarm library for its flexible hardware support — CPU mode across supported systems plus GPU acceleration on NVIDIA and eligible Mac configurations — backed by a steady run of updates through 2026.

What is Bullet Time?

Bullet Time is an effect plugin for After Effects and Premiere Pro, developed by Blace Plugins and built on an AI backend. It supports After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023, along with Premiere Pro 2026, 2025, and 2024, with full Premiere Pro support added in version 1.3.51.

The plugin runs in CPU mode on any supported Windows or macOS system, and can use hardware acceleration on Windows machines with an NVIDIA GPU and on macOS 12.3 or later (M1/M2, or Intel with an AMD GPU). Hardware acceleration runs orders of magnitude faster than CPU mode. For resolutions above 4k on CUDA, a CUDA Memory Sharing option speeds up rendering, a Stop Processing button cancels long-running computations immediately, and 16-bit compositions are supported.

Bullet Time is actively maintained, with releases through 2026 improving out-of-memory feedback, fixing crashes on very long renders, and delivering compatibility updates for new host versions. Minor version updates are free and install through the aescripts + aeplugins manager app or by manual download.

Who is Bullet Time best for?

Bullet Time is best for after Effects and Premiere Pro users who want AI-based processing with a choice of CPU mode or GPU hardware acceleration.

How much does Bullet Time cost?

Bullet Time is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • AI backend powering the plugin's processing
  • CPU mode available on any supported Windows or macOS system
  • Hardware acceleration on Windows with an NVIDIA GPU and on macOS 12.3 or later (M1/M2, or Intel with an AMD GPU), running orders of magnitude faster than CPU mode
  • CUDA Memory Sharing option to accelerate rendering of resolutions above 4k on CUDA
  • Stop Processing button to cancel long-running computations immediately
  • Support for 16-bit compositions

Tags

#Bullet Time#Blace Plugins#After Effects#Premiere Pro#AI#GPU acceleration#CUDA#VFX

Frequently asked questions

Does Bullet Time work with After Effects 2023 and Premiere Pro 2024?

Bullet Time supports After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023, along with Premiere Pro 2026, 2025, and 2024, so both listed versions are covered. Full Premiere Pro support arrived in version 1.3.51, and several compatibility releases through 2026 have kept the plugin aligned with new host versions. For host versions outside this listed range, compatibility isn't confirmed here, so check the developer's page before installing to make sure your specific setup is supported.

Does Bullet Time need an NVIDIA GPU?

Bullet Time runs in CPU mode on any supported system and adds hardware acceleration on Windows machines with an NVIDIA GPU and on macOS 12.3 or later (M1/M2, or Intel with an AMD GPU). Windows with other GPUs and macOS 11.5 run in CPU mode only. Hardware acceleration runs orders of magnitude faster than CPU mode. For resolutions above 4k on CUDA, a CUDA Memory Sharing option is available to speed up rendering.

How do I install and update Bullet Time?

Bullet Time's minor version updates are free and can be installed through the aescripts + aeplugins manager app or downloaded manually from the My Downloads & Licenses section of your user account. The plugin is listed as free in this catalog; for current licensing details, check the developer's page. Recent releases have added better out-of-memory feedback and fixed a crash that sometimes occurred on very long renders.

Does Bullet Time run on macOS?

Bullet Time works on macOS with two tiers of support. On macOS 12.3 or later with an M1/M2 chip, or an Intel Mac with an AMD GPU, it can use hardware acceleration. On macOS 11.5 it runs in CPU mode without acceleration. Because hardware acceleration runs orders of magnitude faster than CPU mode, the Mac configuration has a considerable effect on processing speed.

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