Dublin, July 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Animation Industry 2017: Strategies Trends & Opportunities" report to their offering.

The size of the global animation industry was about USD 244 billion in 2015. The major animation markets include the United States, Canada, Japan, China, France, Britain, Korea and Germany. Most of the segments in the animation industry are growing at the rate of 5% YoY. The outsourced computer animation production market is increasingly being tapped by North American and European film and television program producers.

The rapid advancement of technology has made computer animation available to the masses and the animation industry is one of the fastest growing industries. The demand for animated entertainment has expanded with the increase in broadcasting hours by cable and satellite TV along with the growing popularity of the Internet. In the past, animation series were aimed at children aged nine and below. In recent years however, TV stations have been producing animation series for teenagers, adults and the whole family. Animation series like The Simpsons and King of the Hill have been successfully aired on primetime TV.

The major markets include the United States, Canada, Japan, France, Britain and Germany. The current animation industry is influenced by large multinational studios as well as TV broadcast companies and cable channel companies. They are engaged in activities from pre-production to distribution, as well as new sources of revenue such as DVD sales and intellectual property licensing.

The multinational studios leverage various forms of partnership, coproduction and joint ventures with global partners. Several countries subsidize their national film industries, including animation and therefore, strategies such as co-production have been adopted to explore global market opportunities and production subsidies. Co-production has emerged as a popular strategy for studios in many countries. Funding flows for coproduction, from Hollywood to other countries and vice versa are very common.

As co-production has increased, animation studios in China and India have become popular co-production partners of studios in Europe, Japan, and North America. From the point of view of the major studios, coproduction can provide flexibility while working with small studios and bring new and fresh creativity from other countries.

Key Topics Covered:

Global Animation Industry

History And Evolution
Industry Differentiators
Industry Characteristics

- Animation Industry Supply Chain
- Role Of Technology
- Merchandising Opportunities
- Distribution Of Animation Content
- Competitive Landscape Of Animation Studios
- Risks Faced By Animation Studios
- Demand Drivers Of The Industry
- Global Characteristics And Drivers For Success

Market Opportunity
Global Animation Studios: Distribution And Capabilities

Animation Segments

Market Segmentation

- 2D Animation
- Computer Generated Imagery (Cgi)
- Visual Effects
- Web Animation
- Corporate Services

Computer Games

- Cross Over Between Games And Movies

Computer Generated Imagery (Cgi)

- Producing Cgi Animation
- Advantages Of Cgi Animation
- Disadvantages Of Cgi Animation
- Influence Of Cgi On Cel Animation
- Challenges
- Critical Success Factors For Cgi Productions

Stop Motion
Motion Capture
3D Animation Movies

- Key Trends, Opportunities, Forecasts

Forecasting Animation Content Demand

Animation Content Demand From Tv Channels In Europe
Animation Content Demand From Tv Channels In The Us And Canada
Animation Content Demand From Tv Channels In Asia
Animation Content Demand From Tv Channels In South America
Animation Content Demand From Tv Channels In Rest Of The World
Total Animation Content Demand From Tv Channels Worldwide
Size Of The Global Animation Industry

Emerging Trends & Future Developments For The Global Animation Industry

Key Predictions For The Future
Animation Software Industry
2D Animation Software Market
Animation Workflow Using 2D Animation Package
3D Animation Software Market

- Industry Overview
- 3D Animation Software Market Segments
- Free Animation Softwares
- Plug-Ins To Products

Analysis Of Key Players In 3D Animation Software Market

Market Size

- Market Segments

Japanese Anime Production Softwares

- Prominence Of 2D
- Retas - Software For Anime Production
- Manga Studio - Software For Manga Production

Proprietary 3D Softwares Of Animation Studios
Collaboration Between Animation Studios And Software Firms

Animation Content Creation

Content Creation Workflow In 2D Animation

- Conceptualization
- Pre-Production
- Production
- Post-Production

Content Creation Lead Time Calculation In 2D Animation

- Scanning And Filtering
- Ink And Paint
- Compositing And Dopesheet Preparation

Digital Processing In 2D Animation

- Workflow Preceeding Digital Processing

Content Creation Workflow In 3D Animation

- Conceptualization
- Pre-Production
- Production
- Post-Production
- Parallel Activities

Time Line Of A Sample 3D Production Workflow
Animation Software Usage In 3D Production Workflow
Animation Production Management

- Governance
- Task Division And People Allocation
- Technology

Audience Dynamics

Marketing Strategies For Animation Studios

- Marketing Program
- Profiling And Targeting The Right Audience

Strategies For Successful Animation Films

- Best Practices In Character Design
- Lessons From Past Mistakes

Profile Of A 3D Animation Studio: Pixar

- Pixar's Technological Advantage

Economics Of Animation

Revenue Break-Up Across Distribution Channels
Marketing To Exhibition

- Marketing
- Licensing
- Merchandising
- Distribution
- Exhibition

Economics Of Animation Copyrights

- Dynamics Of Copyrights

Guidelines For Setting Up An Animation Studio

- Investments Needed For Setting Up An Animation Studio
- Specialised Hardware And Software Investments

Managing An Animation Studio

Key Issues Of Concern
Formulating The Long Term Strategy

Animation Content Outsourcing

Offshore Computer Animation Production

- Business And Revenue Models

Drivers

Animation Industry In Europe
Winds Of Change

- Demand For Tv Content
- Feature Film Industry In Europe
- Marketing And Merchandising

Collaboration Among European Studios
Drivers For Success