Animation Software

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• 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
• Improvements in Technology & Infrastructure to Foster Growth
• Expanding Applications for Animation Software
• Advanced Off-The-Shelf Software Packages 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
• Table 1: Comparative Analysis of Capabilities of Select Outsourcing Countries in the Global Animation Market (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Export Opportunities in Animation Sector
• Outsourcing in Gaming Sector
• Collaborations Across Geographical Boundaries
• 3D Technology - Transforming Movie-Making Business
• CG Films Offer Fresh Appeal & Commercial Success
• CG Animation & Television
• 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 Explorations
• 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
• General Animation Production Process in Television & Feature Film Productions
• Stage 1: Conceptualization
• Stage 2: Pre-Production
• Stage 3: Production
• Stage 4: Post-Production
• Governance of Production Process & Outsourcing
• Applications of Animation
• Animation for Films & TV Broadcast

4. Animation Techniques

• Traditional Animation
• Cel Animation
• Key Frames
• Rotoscoping
• Full Animation & Limited Animation
• Stop Motion
• Types of Stop Motion Animation
• Computer Animation
• Steps in Computer Animation Process
• Process for Generation of Computer Animation
• Computer Animation Techniques
• Keyframing
• Motion Capture
• Simulation
• Hardware Equipment for Computer Animation
• Common Hardware Systems
• Types of Computer Animation
• 2D Animation
• Evolution of 2D Animation Films Industry
• Major Developments in the 2D Animation Film Market
• Stages of Traditional 2D Animation Workflow
• 3D Animation
• Background to 3D Animation
• 3D Animation Methods/Techniques
• Cel-Shaded Animation or Toon Shading
• Morph Target Animation
• Skeletal Animation
• Motion Capture
• Crowd Simulation
• Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI)
• Future Development Challenges for Computer Animation

5. Animation Software Market

• Defining Animation Software
• Technological Changes Pave Way for Novel Content & Delivery Methods
• Major Animation Software
• List of Software Used for Various Animation Processes
• Select Software Packages Used in Creation of Animated Content
• Flash & Director - Widely Used Animation Tools
• Application Areas for Animation Software
• Motion Picture/Broadcasting Market
• Web Page Development
• Corporate Communication & Training
• Software for 2D Animation
• Flash Animation
• PowerPoint Animation
• Cost of Animation Software
• Competitive Landscape
• Competitive Landscape in the Global Animation Software Market
• Adobe - Leading the Global Animation Market
• Autodesk & Softimage - Challenging Adobe' s Dominance
• Other Market Participants
• Table 2: Leading Players in the Global Animation Software Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Adobe, Autodesk, Softimage, NewTek and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Animation & Entertainment Industry

• Animation Films Industry - An Overview
• Animation - A Crowded Marketplace
• Hollywood Studios Rule the Roost in Animation Market
• Table 3: Top Ten Animated Feature Films - Ranked by Worldwide Box Office Receipts (in US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Animation Films Released Worldwide (1995-2008)
• Animation Feature Films in the Pipeline
• Computer-Generated (CG) Animated Films
• CG Films Outperform Traditional Animation Films
• Table 4: Worldwide Box Office Receipts of Animated Films (2001-2006): Percentage Share Breakdown for CG Films and Non-CG Films (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: Global Box Office Receipts of Computer- Generated (CG) Animated Films
• DreamWorks - Leader in CGI Animation
• DreamWorks Adopts 3D Stereoscopic Technology
• Disney - The Global Pioneer of Animation
• Disney' s Computer Animation Production System (CAPS)
• Disney' s Animation Films Planned for Release Through 2012
• Major Animation Production Studios - A Brief Overview
• ADV Films (US)
• Animation Collective (US)
• Cyper Media, Inc. (Canada)
• DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (US)
• LAIKA/HOUSE (US)
• Rainmaker Entertainment Inc (Canada)
• Sony Pictures Entertainment (US)
• Sony Pictures Imageworks Inc. (US)
• Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (US)
• Blue Sky Studios, Inc (US)
• The Walt Disney Company (US)
• Pixar Animation Studios (US)
• Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc (US)

7. Product Innovations/Introductions

• Autodesk Introduces Two New Versions of 3ds Max Software
• 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 Industry
• 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 Visual Effects Systems
• Side Effects Software Unveils Houdini 9 Public Beta
• Pixar Introduces RenderMan for Maya 2.0 and RenderMan Studio 1.0
• 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(r) and Crest Form Multi-Picture Partnership for Animation Films
• Turner to Establish Animation Film Unit in India
• Disney to Partner with Japanese Companies for TV Animation
• DreamWorks to Set Up Animation Studio in India
• Lucasfilm Animation and Lucasfilm Collaborate with Autodesk
• 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 Sun Research
• DQ Entertainment Partners with French Companies to Re-Create Little Nick
• Madhouse Inks Animation Contract with Marvel Entertainment
• TV Asahi Acquires Majority Stake in Shin-ei Animation
• Triple Play Acquires Stake in Anya Animation
• DQ Entertainment Enters into a Co-production Agreement with Moonscoop
• Yash Raj Films and Disney Ink Agreement to Create Animated Movies
• Alliance Media Enters into an Agreement with Studio Ghibli
• Rubicon MGM, and Turner Collaborate for Pink Panther Animation
• BKN International and Huminah Huminah Enter into Co-Production Agreement
• Percept Picture Company to Establish New Subsidiary
• DQ Entertainment Signs MoU with Think Corp
• Craft Animations Enters into Partnership with GameCaster
• BET Networks Enters into Partnership with Marvel Animation
• Walt Disney to Adapt ' Toy Story' Movies into 3D Format
• ILM Enters Into Animation Feature Business
• Med Watch Doc Ventures into 3D Animation & Character Development
• Autodesk Acquires Skymatter
• Smith Micro Acquires 3D Graphic and Animation Software Solutions from E Frontier
• MAGIX Takes Over Xara Group
• Reel FX Merges with Radium
• Thomson and DreamWorks Animation Enter into a Strategic Alliance
• 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 Studios
• Azureus Enters into an Agreement with Geneon
• Bandai Enters into a Distribution Agreement with Geneon
• Sony to Sell Interest in Imageworks and Sony Pictures Animation
• 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 with Paramount
• 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 with Bauhaus Software
• Alias Takes Over Kaydara
• Cyper Media Takes Over Joongang Movie Entertainment

9. Focus on Select Players

• Adobe Systems Incorporated (US)
• Autodesk, Inc. (US)
• Autodesk Media and Entertainment (Canada)
• Softimage Co. (Canada)
• 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 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• 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
  • Impact of Technological Advancements
  • Competitive Scenario
  • Applications of 3D Animation Software
  • Trends in the Animation Industry
  • Foreign Films Make An Impact on the US Animation Scene
  • American Distribution - A Key Challenge for Foreign Animators
  • Foreign Directors in US Productions - The New Success Mantra
  • Rise in the Number of 3D Animation Flicks to Hit US Screens
  • CGI Animation Films Market
  • Table 8: Box Office Receipts of CG Animated Films in the US
  • Competition Intensifies in CG Animation Films Market
  • Product Innovations/Introductions
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
  • Adobe Systems Incorporated
  • Autodesk, Inc.
  • Caligari Corporation
  • DAZ 3D, Inc.
  • NewTek, Inc.
  • Smith Micro Software, Inc.
  • STRATA
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 9: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Animation Software Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Japanese Anime - An Introduction
  • An Overview of the Japanese Anime Industry
  • Japanese Animation Makes Impact on Global Markets
  • General Structure of Japan' s Anime Industry
  • Animation Market - Highly Dependent on TV Broadcasting Segment
  • Collaborations - A New Expansion Strategy
  • Flash - The Tool for Independent Anime Artists
  • Animation on the Internet Gains Popularity
  • Character Merchandising - A Major Secondary Business for Animes
  • Major Challenges Facing Japanese Anime Industry
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 10: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Animation Software Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Animation Feature Films in Europe
  • Limited International Success for European Films
  • Studios Seek Co-Production Alliances for TV Content
  • Animation Finds Favor Across All Ages
  • Table 11: European DVD Animation Market (2006): Percentage Share Breakdown by Country for France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Focus on Select Markets
  • Germany
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • United Kingdom
  • Product Innovations/Introductions
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
  • BIONATICS (France)
  • MAXON Computer GmbH (Germany)
  • Xara Group Limited (UK)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 12: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Animation Software Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Asia-Pacific Animation Market - An Overview
  • Asian Animation: A Trip Down Memory Lane
  • The Trend Towards Offshoring
  • Creativity Flourishes with Co-Productions
  • Growing Appeal of International Animations
  • Focus Shifts to Development of Original Content
  • Australia
  • Expertise in Production of Children' s TV Program
  • Impediments to the Industry' s Growth
  • China
  • China - A Major Subcontractor for Animation
  • Lack of Global Appeal for Chinese Animations
  • Government Passes Broadcasting Quotas
  • China Bans Live Human-Animation Content
  • India
  • Overview
  • Analyzing the Strengths & Weaknesses of Indian Animation Industry
  • Indian Companies Forge Global Alliances
  • A Favored Outsourcing Destination
  • Indian Firms Look to Climb Up the Value Chain
  • Rising Demand from Domestic Market
  • Government Initiatives Critical for Growth of Animation Industry
  • Animation Studios in India
  • Challenges Facing Indian Animation Industry' s Growth
  • Shortage of Trained Personnel
  • Insufficient Funding
  • Piracy - A Major Threat
  • Strategies for Ensuring Future Growth
  • Need for High-Tech 3D Studios
  • Facilitating Technological Convergence
  • South Korea
  • Strengths of Korean Animation Industry
  • Co-Production Partnerships on the Rise
  • Expanding Expertise & Stronger Media Aids Growth
  • Korean Animation Films - An Overview
  • Key Challenges
  • Malaysia
  • Philippines
  • Developing Content for Global Majors
  • Government Proposes Legislation for Promoting Animation Industry
  • Thailand
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 13: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Animation Software Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Rest of World

• A. Market Analytics
  • Outlook
  • Animation Industry in Africa
  • Egypt
  • South Africa
  • Product Innovations/Introductions
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
  • Autodesk Media and Entertainment (Canada)
  • Corel Corporation (Canada)
  • Credo Interactive, Inc. (Canada)
  • Side Effects Software, Inc. (Canada)
  • Softimage Co. (Canada)
  • Toon Boom Animation, Inc (Canada)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 14: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Animation Software Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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