Virtual Eye (ARL Sports division) supplied Australia's Nine Network the graphics of Brisbane in 3D for fly-overs into the 'Gabba' Cricket ground during the 1st Ashes Cricket test in November 2010. The 3D Model was also used on January 14 to visualize the flooding of Brisbane for Nine Network News.
‘Eruption’, Gibson Group’s latest telefeature shows us just what could happen if a hot spot 100km under Auckland suddenly erupted. The Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences and Civil Defence were consulted at every step in the creation of a realistic scenario from showing the evacuation process to the dramatic eruption sequence. Arl were asked to create the volcanic eruption and resulting pyroclastic flow that envelopes Auckland city.
A short clip showing the matte painting process involved in creating the eruption
"The... technology supplied by Animation Research Ltd is superior to anything seen previously, and testing has delivered the most consistent data our company has ever had."
Jason Paris - Head of Emerging Business, TVNZ (Louis Vuitton Pacific Series 2009) - Louis Vuitton 2009
"The 3D graphics deliver an experience for the trainee as close to the real thing as possible. Even sun-strike and raindrops on the cab windows are replicated with incredible realism."
Mark Griffin - Product Development Manager, Airways New Zealand (July 2012) -Total Control 2006
"We are thrilled with the energy and enthusiasm that (ARL) has brought to the table... It is a real case of a Kiwi company combining a No.8 wire attitude with world-class technology."
Michael Glading - New Zealand Open Tournament Director (February 2014) - NZ Open 2015
"We have all been truly overawed with the power... of the system, it's modelling, and it's operation. It is, by a long way, the best 3D that I have worked with anywhere..."
Richard Carr, Senior Producer, Formula One, BBC. (January 2011) - Monte Carlo 2012
