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Dublin, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Animation & VFX: Strategies, Trends & Opportunities (2021-25)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global consumers are displaying a growing appetite for engaging, high-definition visual experiences. Moviegoers are demanding high quality productions with engaging visual effects and realistic animation and studios are including more animation and VFX shots into films. Consumers are consuming more immersive content across channels such as ultra-high-definition TVs, tablets and smartphones to head mounted devices. Animation, VFX and games content is being consumed not only on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and Twitch, but also on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. With the growing internet penetration and access to multimedia devices, customers are spending more time streaming digital content. Streaming video is the fastest growing distribution channel for animation and is witnessing double digit growth and the same is expected to continue. This growth is attributed to the exponential growth in the number of online video viewers throughout the world. The demand for animation, VFX and video gaming has expanded with the increase in targeted broadcasting hours by cable and satellite TV, availability of low cost internet access, penetration of mobile devices along the growing popularity of streaming video. In addition, the demand for Animation and VFX content to power immersive experiences such as Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality is growing exponentially. The rapid advancement of technology has made animation, VFX & games available to the masses, and this industry has become one of the fastest growing segments in the global media and entertainment market. We are increasingly seeing more of animation, VFX and games production taking place in a globally distributed mode. Production work is becoming global with countries as well as regions offering tax incentives, subsidies, financial support, regional low labor costs etc. and companies are cutting costs by setting up facilities in such regions. Cloud computing is playing a key role in character rendering and modeling processes as cloud based rendering of animation films is more effective and efficient as it reduces the time and cost compared to traditional rendering.Market Size The market size of Global Animation & VFX was US$ 156 billion in 2020The market size of Global Animation & VFX Software was US$ 8.8 billion in 2020Most of the segments in the animation industry are growing at the rate of 2-3% YoYThe production cost per animation movie ranges anywhere between US$ 20 to US$ 300 millionThe spend on special effects as a percent of production cost is about 20%-25% Key Topics Covered: 1. Global Animation & VFX Industry History and Evolution Industry Differentiators Industry Characteristics ANIMATION INDUSTRY SUPPLY CHAINROLE OF TECHNOLOGYMERCHANDISING OPPORTUNITIESKEY DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS FOR ANIMATION CONTENTRISKS FACED BY ANIMATION STUDIOSDEMAND DRIVERS OF ANIMATION INDUSTRYDRIVERS FOR SUCCESSANIMATION FINANCIAL MODELSEMERGING TECHNOLOGICAL PLATFORMSEMERGING APPLICATION AREAS Competitive Landscape Of Animation Studios Global Animation & VFX Market Size & Opportunity Market segmentation of Animation & VFX Global Animation Studios: Distribution and Capabilities 2. Animation & VFX Market Segments Market Segmentation 2D ANIMATION3D ANIMATION/COMPUTER GENERATED IMAGERY (CGI)VISUAL EFFECTS (VFX)WEB ANIMATION Market Opportunity for 3D Animation/Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) PRODUCING CGI ANIMATIONADVANTAGES OF CGI ANIMATIONDISADVANTAGES OF CGI ANIMATIONINFLUENCE OF CGI ON 2D ANIMATIONCHALLENGES FOR CGI ANIMATIONCRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR CGI PRODUCTIONS Visual Effects (VFX) VFX INDUSTRY CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES Stop Motion Animation Motion Capture 3D Animation Movies KEY TRENDS, OPPORTUNITIES, FORECASTS 3. Animation Streaming Video on Demand Market Size NETFLIXDISNEY+HBO MAXAMAZON PRIME VIDEOHULUAPPLE TV+PEACOCKCRUNCHYROLLQUIBI 4. Emerging Trends & Future of Animation & VFX Key predictions for the future 5. Global Television Animation Content Demand Television Animation Contentdemand in Europe Television Animation Content demand in the United States Television Animation Content demand in Asia Television Animation Content demand in South America Television Animation Content demand in Rest of the World Global Television Animation Content demand 6. Animation & VFX Software Market Animation Software Market Segments 2D Animation Software Market INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Animation Workflow using 2D animation package Analysis of key 2D Animation Softwares 3D Animation Software Market INDUSTRY OVERVIEW3D ANIMATION SOFTWARE MARKET SEGMENTSFREE ANIMATION SOFTWAREPLUG-INS TO PRODUCTS Analysis of key players in 3D Animation & VFX Software Market Analysis of key 3D Animation & VFX Softwares Japanese Anime Production Softwares PROMINENCE OF 2DRETAS - SOFTWARE FOR ANIME PRODUCTIONMANGA STUDIO - SOFTWARE FOR MANGA PRODUCTION Proprietary 3D Softwares of Animation studios Collaboration between Animation Studios and Software Firms 7. Animation & VFX Content Creation Content Creation Workflow in 2D Animation CONCEPTUALIZATIONPRE-PRODUCTIONPRODUCTIONPOST-PRODUCTION Content Creation Lead Time Calculation in 2D Animation SCANNING AND FILTERINGINK AND PAINTCOMPOSITING AND DOPESHEET PREPARATION Digital processing in 2D Animation WORKFLOW PRECEEDING DIGITAL PROCESSING Content Creation Workflow in 3D Animation CONCEPTUALIZATIONPRE-PRODUCTIONPRODUCTIONPOST-PRODUCTIONPARALLEL ACTIVITIES Timeline of a 3D production workflow ANIMATION SOFTWARE USAGE IN 3D PRODUCTION WORKFLOW Animation Production Management GOVERNANCETASK DIVISION AND PEOPLE ALLOCATIONTECHNOLOGY Cloud Computing in Animation & VFX Workflow 8. Audience Dynamics Marketing Strategies for Animation Studios MARKETING PROGRAMONLINE PRESENCEPROFILING AND TARGETING THE RIGHT AUDIENCEDISTRIBUTIONCONFERENCES, FESTIVALS & EVENTS Strategies for Successful Animation Films BEST PRACTICES IN CHARACTER DESIGNLESSONS FROM PAST MISTAKES Profile of a 3D Animation Studio: Pixar PIXAR'S TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANTAGE 9. Economics of Animation & VFX Revenue break-up across distribution channels Marketing to Exhibition of Animation Content MARKETINGLICENSINGMERCHANDISINGDISTRIBUTIONEXHIBITION Economics of Animation Copyrights DYNAMICS OF COPYRIGHTS 10. Guidelines for Setting up an Animation Studio Investments Needed for Setting up an Animation Studio Specialized Hardware and Software Investments Leveraging Cloud Computing for Competitive Advantage 11. Managing an Animation Studio Key Issues of Concern Formulating the long-term Strategy 12. Animation Content Outsourcing Offshore Computer Animation Production BUSINESS AND REVENUE MODELS Drivers 13. EUROPE ANIMATION & VFX 14. NORTH AMERICAN ANIMATION & VFX 15. ASIA-PACIFIC ANIMATION & VFX 16. AFRICA ANIMATION & VFX 17. MIDDLE EAST ANIMATION & VFX 18. LATIN AMERICA ANIMATION & VFX Companies Mentioned 2 Minutes Studio20th Century Fox2dlab3 Bear Animations3 Eye Group3-D Revolution3d Canvas3D Imaging3da2 Animation Studios3Dimension3dmx3DVision3flow3net4.21 Productions422 South44 Toons4K Media5ter StockA Ellis ProductionA Large Evil CorporationA ProductionsA project - AnimationA Squared EntertainmentA-1 PicturesA-1 ProductionA-FilmA.K.A. CartoonA3 EstudioAAA : Animation ArtAardman AnimationsAB Film DistributorsABC TVAbraxas EntertainmentAbrepalermoAce & Son Moving PictureAchtoonsAcme AnimationAct3animationACTAS Inc.Action SyntheseAcumeAdam Walker FilmAdamo 3DAdobeAenimaAFDAAgainstAllOddsAgentur GlucklicherAi DigitalAIC (Anime International Company)Aiupa Brasil ProducoesAjia-Do (Asia-Do)Akkord FilmAKOMAl JazeeraAlcance Digital ProductionAlessio PetettiAlexandra SchatzAlfadedis EntertainmentAliasAlien FactoryAliMikAlphanimAltcontent Formatos y ContenidosAltered TVAm BocsaAmaKAmazing GraphicsAmazonAmbience EntertainmentAmbient EntertainmentAmblinAndong InformationAngel AzulAngel GraficoAni Village Co. LtdAnifexAnikAnima BoutiqueAnima EstudiosAnima Films & PyroectAnima KitchentAnima Sam WonAnimacion 2D StudioAnimageAnimagic Studio IncAnimal HouseAnimal LogicAnimaladaAnimapolisAnimarteAnimassauro Creative ContentAnimaTeamAnimated BiomedicalAnimation FactoryAnimation IllustrationAnimation PaperAnimation Works Pty ltdAnd Many Many More Companies! For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/7oxbbh Research and Markets also offers Custom Research services providing focused, comprehensive and tailored research. CONTACT: CONTACT: ResearchAndMarkets.com Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager press@researchandmarkets.com For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900