ARL Computer Graphics

Animation Research Limited is one of Australasia’s leading computer graphics production facilities, turning digital data into pictures. ARL was founded in 1989, and since then the company has won numerous national and international awards for its work in computer generated television commercials, and has also developed award winning applications used for education and entertainment. The ARL CG team includes 2D artists, 3D modelers, shader/lighting specialists, graphic software developers and IT systems specialists.

In 1991 ARL developed the first ever real time yachting graphics package for the Americas Cup, and in 2006 they did the same for gliding at the New Zealand Gliding Grand Prix. ARL's sporting division, Virtual Eye, is now a leader in real time sports graphics for online streaming services, television and large-screen broadcast, including live to air golf coverage, Formula One and Cricket.

ARL builds photo-realistic 3D dataset visualization applications for clients in the project development, engineering, agricultural science, training and medical visualization industries. ARL also developed the award-winning Total Control Air Traffic Control Simulator,with ‘Full world’ modeling of airspace and operational jurisdictions, allowing simultaneous instruction across multiple suites.

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"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

"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

"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

"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