VRI ARCHIVE
Three decades of pioneering real-time graphics technology.
Explore the milestones that defined the industry standard.
DECADE
2020s
2024
- Korean domestic broadcasting stations utilized Karisma3D and Tornado2 for the 22nd National Assembly election counting program.
- KarismaCG3 was selected as the broadcasting graphics for the 2024 Taiwan general election counting program.
2023
- Integration of Tornado Studio into the MBC News Studio.
- Release of KarismaCG3 / Tornado3, the latest advancement in real-time broadcasting graphics technology.
- Launch of Karisma Studio / Tornado Studio: A comprehensive graphics solution designed for LED wall applications.
2022
- KarismaCG was selected as the broadcasting graphics for the Taiwan local elections counting program.
DECADE
2010s
2019
- Awarded the Minister of Science and Technology Information and Communication Prize for domestic broadcasting equipment utilization.
- Received the Lead Company Award (Broadcasting Equipment Category) during the 5th Korea Lead Company Awards.
- Official announcement of Tornado2 8K, the inaugural 8K real-time broadcasting graphics system.
- KarismaCG selected for the European Parliament elections counting program.
2018
- Collaborative agreement established with Dong Seoul University.
- Supplied Karisma3D and Tornado2 for local government election programs in South Korea.
2017
- Tornado2 4K UHD utilized for the 2016-2017 FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup.
- Implementation of Karisma3D and Tornado2 for the 19th presidential election counting program in South Korea.
2016
- Tornado2 4K UHD received certification from KBS, the first such certification in South Korea.
- Collaboratively developed “D-Stream” with Broad Design Co., Ltd.
- Partnership agreement with Toa Broadcasting Arts University and Seoul National University of Science and Technology.
- Live transmission of Pyeongchang Daegwallyeong Music Festival via KBS UHD using Tornado2 4K UHD.
2014
- Tornado2 selected as live broadcasting equipment for the Incheon Asian Games.
- MOU executed with Japanese post-production firm ‘Azabu Plaza’.
- Japan Material Co., Ltd. appointed as the sales representative for VRi in Japan.
2013
- KarismaCG/Tornado evolution: incorporation of improved 3D graphics and animation functionalities.
2011
- Development of "Persona" character generation tool for the US market in collaboration with Compix USA.
DECADE
2000s
2009
- Designated as a support project for commercial enterprises by the Knowledge Economy Department for R&D collaboration.
2008
- Certification in the International Quality Management System (ISO 9001).
- Established “PX3D” through strategic collaboration with Cosmic Engineering for Japanese cable TV.
2006
- MBC designated Tornado3D as the standard HD character generator for news and sports programming.
2005
- Tornado3D selected for the MBC Main Control Room, Sub Control Room, Art Room, and General Editing Room.
2003
- VisualCG 3D/Tornado 3D: Korea’s inaugural 3D object and animation software for real-time output.
2002
- CG Station/VisualCG X: South Korea’s first character generator capable of real-time output without rendering.
2001
- Release of VisualCG HD.
2000
- Adobe Software Solution Partner & Matrox third-party software developer partnership.
- VisualCG 2000: Utilizing Matrox Flex 3D technology for three-dimensional effects.
DECADE
1990s
1999
- VisualCG: The first Windows-based character generator in South Korea with real-time effects for individual objects.
1995
- Establishment of Visual Research Inc.
- PowerCG 2000 series implemented within the cable television industry.