Animation Software: Industry Report

Animation Software

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Global Industry Analysts
Published: February 2009
Product Code: R263-4034

Description

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Animation Software in Millions of US$. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2005 through 2015. The report profiles 38 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Adobe Systems Incorporated, Autodesk, Inc., Autodesk Media and Entertainment, Softimage Co., BIONATICS, Caligari Corporation, Corel Corporation, MAXON Computer GmbH, NewTek, Inc., Smith Micro Software, Inc., Side Effects Software, Inc., STRATA, Toon Boom Animation, Inc., and Xara Group Limited. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS: Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations; Disclaimers; Data Interpretation & Reporting Level; Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 1. Market Overview; Animation: A Tried and Tested Genre; Major Animation Markets; Worldwide Demand for Animation Software; Foster Growth; Boost Creativity; Current & Future Analysis; 2. Issues & Trends in the Animation Industry; Animation - Unhindered Popularity Across All Ages; Outsourcing - A Strategy to Lower Production Costs; Collaborations Across Geographical Boundaries; 3D Technology - Transforming Movie-Making Business; CG Films Offer Fresh Appeal & Commercial Success; Demand Rises for Superior 3D Character Animation; Digital 3D - The Next Generation of 3D?; Growing Demand for 3D Stereoscopic Films; Short Animated Films - A Medium for Creative; Animation for Next-Generation Games; Animation Ads - Spicing Up the Web World; Animation Art -Preserving Vintage Animations; 3. An Introduction to Animation; Animation - A Conceptual Definition; The History of Animation; Production Stages in Animation; Feature Film Productions; Applications of Animation; Animation for Films & TV Broadcast; 4. Animation Techniques; Traditional Animation; Stop Motion; Computer Animation; Process for Generation of Computer Animation; Keyframing; Motion Capture; Simulation; Common Hardware Systems; Types of Computer Animation; Evolution of 2D Animation Films Industry; Film Market; Stages of Traditional 2D Animation Workflow; Background to 3D Animation; 3D Animation Methods/Techniques; Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI); Future Development Challenges for Computer Animation; 5. Animation Software Market; Defining Animation Software; Technological Changes Pave Way for Novel Content &; Major Animation Software; Animated Content; Application Areas for Animation Software; Software for 2D Animation; Cost of Animation Software; Competitive Landscape; Software Market; Dominance; Table 2: Leading Players in the Global Animation; 6. Animation & Entertainment Industry; Animation Films Industry - An Overview; Animation - A Crowded Marketplace; Hollywood Studios Rule the Roost in Animation Market; Computer-Generated (CG) Animated Films; Table 4: Worldwide Box Office Receipts of Animated; Table 5: Global Box Office Receipts of Computer-; DreamWorks - Leader in CGI Animation; Disney - The Global Pioneer of Animation; System (CAPS); Through 2012; Major Animation Production Studios - A Brief Overview; Sony Pictures Imageworks Inc. (US); Blue Sky Studios, Inc (US); Pixar Animation Studios (US); 7. Product Innovations/Introductions; Autodesk Introduces Two New Versions of 3ds Max; NewTek Introduces LightWave 3D v9.5; Autodesk Introduces Toxik 2009 Visual Effects Software; Side Effects Software to Launch Houdini 9.5; Autodesk Unveils Mudbox 2009 Software; Autodesk Introduces Animation Academy 2009; Immersion Launches New Products for Animation; Maxon Computer Introduces Cinema 4D Release 11; Autodesk Introduces MotionBuilder 2009 Software; Softimage Introduces Softimage, XSI 7; Autodesk Introduces Autodesk Maya 8.5; Autodesk Introduces Autodesk Maya 2008 Software; Caligari Unveils trueSpace7.5; Autodesk Introduces New Versions of Finishing and; Side Effects Software Unveils Houdini 9 Public Beta; Pixar Introduces RenderMan for Maya 2.0 and; Autodesk Introduces Autodesk Toxik 2008 Software; Frantic Films to Launch Software Product Range; Autodesk Introduces Maya 8 Software; Adobe Systems Launches Adobe After Effects 7.0; Reallusion Launches iClone 3D Software; Bionatics Unveils natFX Software for Autodesk Maya 8; Softimage Introduces Face Robot Software Application; Pixar Animation Unveils RenderMan For Maya 1.0; Pixar Animation Introduces RenderMan Pro Server 13.0; NewTek Launches 3D Arsenal; Softimage Introduces Updated Version of Face Robot; Caligari Launches trueSpace7; 8. Recent Industry Activity; Autodesk Acquires Softimage; Autodesk Acquires Realviz; Microsoft Acquires Caligari; Autodesk Acquires Assets of 3D Geo; Madhouse Enters into a Partnership with Media Corp; Lionsgate® and Crest Form Multi-Picture Partnership; Turner to Establish Animation Film Unit in India; Disney to Partner with Japanese Companies for; DreamWorks to Set Up Animation Studio in India; Lucasfilm Animation and Lucasfilm Collaborate with; Intel Forms an Alliance with DreamWorks Animation; Strata Forms Partnership with Away3D for Flash 3D; Jam Media Bags BBC Cartoon Contract; Plastic Wax to Expand Global Operations; Aspera Signs Technology Partnership with Rising; DQ Entertainment Partners with French Companies to; Madhouse Inks Animation Contract with Marvel; TV Asahi Acquires Majority Stake in Shin-ei Animation; Triple Play Acquires Stake in Anya Animation; DQ Entertainment Enters into a Co-production Agreement; Yash Raj Films and Disney Ink Agreement to Create; Alliance Media Enters into an Agreement with; Rubicon MGM, and Turner Collaborate for Pink Panther; BKN International and Huminah Huminah Enter into; Percept Picture Company to Establish New Subsidiary; DQ Entertainment Signs MoU with Think Corp; Craft Animations Enters into Partnership with; BET Networks Enters into Partnership with Marvel; Walt Disney to Adapt ‘Toy Story’ Movies into 3D Format; ILM Enters Into Animation Feature Business; Med Watch Doc Ventures into 3D Animation &; Autodesk Acquires Skymatter; Smith Micro Acquires 3D Graphic and Animation; MAGIX Takes Over Xara Group; Reel FX Merges with Radium; Thomson and DreamWorks Animation Enter into a; Pixar Animation and Luxology Sign License Agreement; CDIL Signs Animation Contract with Motion Pixel; CDI Bags Animation Outsourcing Contract from iMedia; Rainmaker Income Fund to Divest Assets to Deluxe; Prime Focus Takes Over Frantic Films and Post Logic; Azureus Enters into an Agreement with Geneon; Bandai Enters into a Distribution Agreement with Geneon; Sony to Sell Interest in Imageworks and Sony Pictures; Animal Logic Enters into Agreement with Warner Bros; Disney Acquires Pixar; Autodesk Takes Over Alias; Rainmaker Takes Over Mainframe Entertainment; Pharos Capital Invests in Reel FX; Warner Bros. Television Group to Establish Studio 2.0; Nipuna Inks Deal with 4K Animation GmbH; DreamWorks Implements Distribution Agreement; BlueArc Enters into Partnership with PipelineFX; Sequoia Acquires Hunan Greatdreams Cartoon Media; UTV Software Forays into Animated Movie Market; Global Vision Takes Over 4-Elements Studios; Jupiterimages Acquires Animation Factory; Sony Media Software Inks Co-Marketing Agreement; Alias Takes Over Kaydara; Cyper Media Takes Over Joongang Movie Entertainment; 9. Focus on Select Players; Adobe Systems Incorporated (US); Autodesk, Inc. (US); BIONATICS (France); Caligari Corporation (USA); Corel Corporation (Canada); MAXON Computer GmbH (Germany); NewTek, Inc (US); Smith Micro Software, Inc. (US); Side Effects Software, Inc. (Canada); STRATA (US); Toon Boom Animation, Inc (Canada); Xara Group Limited (UK); 10. Global Market Perspective; Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Animation Software by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years; Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Animation Software by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets; for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET: 1. The United States; A. Market Analysis; Outlook; 3D Animation Software Market - An Overview; Trends in the Animation Industry; Animation Scene; Foreign Animators; Success Mantra; Hit US Screens; Table 8: Box Office Receipts of CG Animated; Competition Intensifies in CG Animation; Product Innovations/Introductions; Strategic Corporate Developments; Key Players; B. Market Analytics; Table 9: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market; 2. Japan; A. Market Analysis; Outlook; Japanese Anime - An Introduction; An Overview of the Japanese Anime Industry; Japanese Animation Makes Impact on; General Structure of Japan’s Anime Industry; Animation Market - Highly Dependent on TV; Collaborations - A New Expansion Strategy; Flash - The Tool for Independent Anime Artists; Animation on the Internet Gains Popularity; Character Merchandising - A Major Secondary; Major Challenges Facing Japanese Anime Industry; Strategic Corporate Developments; B. Market Analytics; Table 10: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future; 3. Europe; A. Market Analysis; Outlook; Animation Feature Films in Europe; Studios Seek Co-Production Alliances for; Animation Finds Favor Across All Ages; Focus on Select Markets; Product Innovations/Introductions; Strategic Corporate Developments; Key Players; B. Market Analytics; Table 12: European Recent Past, Current &; 4. Asia-Pacific; A. Market Analysis; Outlook; Asia-Pacific Animation Market - An Overview; Australia; China; India; Analyzing the Strengths & Weaknesses of; Animation Industry; Growth; Shortage of Trained Personnel; Insufficient Funding; Piracy - A Major Threat; Need for High-Tech 3D Studios; Facilitating Technological Convergence; South Korea; Aids Growth; Malaysia; Philippines; Animation Industry; Thailand; Strategic Corporate Developments; B. Market Analytics; Table 13: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current &; 5. Rest of World; A. Market Analytics; Outlook; Animation Industry in Africa; Product Innovations/Introductions; Strategic Corporate Developments; Key Players; B. Market Analytics; Table 14: Rest of World Recent Past, Current &
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

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