Bike Hero

[SGT Razor]

no, you can definitely tell its CGI, not only would that take a lot of time and attention by the cops, but that just can't be done, especially on grass like it was.
by the way, didnt you see the inserted character near the end?

You can't be serious. If that was CGI, then why do we use video game graphics that look sub-par compared to this? That was definately real. Or are you talking about the notes? Anyone can lay down thin plastic cut-outs on the ground or in the grass. I think they just memorized what notes needed to be played, set them out accordingly, and programmed the lights to flash at certain times. Then, the bike rider had to get the perfect speed and maintain it for the entire trip. Inserted character? That's just someone dressed up. Anyone can tell he's real.

 

[Sean Bradley]

Read the explanation from Kotaku that was linked earlier, it links you to an interview with the director:

The video was made to build excitement around the release of “Guitar Hero: World Tour.” It was not shot by a guy named Kevin in Ft. Wayne, Indiana., as the clip’s profile page indicates on YouTube.

No, “Bike Hero” was shot in North Hollywood by a production team called Droga 5. That team has pulled off other viral stunts like the apparent graffiti-tagging of Air Force Once for Marc Ecko’s clothing company. This time, Activision was working with them.

“We shot all through the night,” Brad Jakeman, Activision’s newly appointed chief creative officer. “We wanted it to feel gritty and of the medium.” The shoot took place about four weeks ago, and while it did involve a real bicyclist, those lights on the handlebars are the product of “some filmic magic.”

Deception is involved, no question about it.