How was the motorcycle scene in The Matrix Reloaded made?

Question

We can see that Trinity is driving the bike in opposite direction with high speed and closely passing other vehicles. Is it fully CGI made?

Answer 1

Hi!

This scene is a mix of practical and CGI stunts. They are clearly riding the motorcycle down the highway with real cars at many moments during this scene, but there are also many moments where the cars are clearly CGI'd, specifically when the trucks literally seem to "run over" the camera towards the end of the scene when Trinity is riding backwards. I'd say they cleared the highway and made the stuntwoman just swerve her motorcycle around for the backwards shots then CGI'd other cars in, but actually shot the safer stunts with real cars on the highway. A clever trick to make the scene seem more realistic.