Africa Animation, VFX and Video Games Market Report 2022

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Apr 27, 2022, 08:15 ET

DUBLIN, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Africa Animation, VFX and Video Games: Strategies, Trends & Opportunities (2022-26)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The African Animation, VFX and Video Games industry has the potential to emerge as an engine of growth for the continent. The industry is in a phase where we are seeing the emergence of several African animation companies and animators working on attractive stories and content leveraging the continent's large potential for stories.

Several animation studios in Africa release their content through online channels such as YouTube, which is attracting millions of subscribers both from the continent as well as worldwide. African studios are making new inroads by launching original locally produced content on Netflix. Several local content productions have been nominated for several global awards including the Oscars. The Annecy Festival in 2020 will be focusing on animation from Africa.

There are a handful of globally renowned animation studios as well as several hundreds of small and medium-sized studios producing content tailored to local tastes. Supply of animation talent, which has historically been limited, is emerging with support and intervention of several government and industry initiatives to develop and support African animation through university courses and vocational training courses which provide theoretical and practical hands-on learning on Animation, VFX and Video Games.

There are vast sections of the African continent where the potential for Animation, VFX & Video games has not yet been realized and calls for closer participation between government, industry and academia to catalyse the industry growth. The industry needs support in the form of training, funding, tax incentives, market reach, access to hardware and software, legal support to protect the content IP. access to global distribution and collaboration networks etc.

Countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia are emerging as the leaders from Africa through content productions as well as collaborations. This includes content for movies, television, games, augmented reality, virtual reality, advertising, web designs and industrial applications such as architecture, engineering, industrial design, healthcare, education, medicine, and the motor industry.

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 with 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 labour 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 modelling processes as cloud-based rendering of animation films is more effective and efficient as it reduces the time and cost compared to traditional rendering.

Key Topics Covered:

Executive Summary

Impact Of Covid-19 On Global Animation, VFX & Video Games
Impact Of Covid-19 On Industry Value Chain

Global Animation & VFX Industry

History And Evolution
Industry Differentiators
Industry Characteristics
Animation Industry Supply Chain
Role Of Technology
Merchandising Opportunities
Key Distribution Channels For Animation Content
Risks Faced By Animation Studios
Demand Drivers Of Animation Industry
Drivers For Success
Animation Financial Models
Emerging Technological Platforms
Emerging Application Areas
Competitive Landscape Of Animation Studios
Global Animation & VFX Market Size & Opportunity
Market Segmentation Of Animation, VFX And Video Games
Global Animation Studios: Distribution And Capabilities

Animation & VFX Market Segments

Market Segmentation
2D Animation
3D Animation / Computer Generated Imagery (CGI)
Visual Effects (VFX)
Web Animation
Market Opportunity For 3D Animation/Computer Generated Imagery (CGI)
Producing CGI Animation
Advantages Of CGI Animation
Disadvantages Of CGI Animation
Influence Of CGI On 2D Animation
Challenges For CGI Animation
Critical Success Factors For CGI Productions
Visual Effects (VFX)
VFX Industry Challenges & Opportunities
Stop Motion Animation
Motion Capture
3D Animation Movies
Key Trends, Opportunities, Forecasts

Animation Streaming Video On Demand

Market Size
Netflix
Disney+
HBO Max
Amazon Prime Video
Hulu
Apple Tv+
Peacock
Crunchyroll
Quibi

Emerging Trends & Future Of Animation & VFX

Key Predictions For The Future

Global Television Animation Content Demand

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 Overview
3D Animation Software Market Segments
Free Animation Softwares
Plug-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 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 & VFX 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 Preceding Digital Processing
Content Creation Workflow In 3D Animation
Conceptualization
Pre-Production
Production
Post-Production
Parallel Activities
Timeline Of A 3D Production Workflow
Animation Software Usage In 3D Production Workflow
Animation Production Management
Governance
Task Division And People Allocation
Technology
Cloud Computing In Animation & VFX Workflow

Audience Dynamics

Marketing Strategies For Animation Studios
Marketing Program
Online Presence
Profiling And Targeting The Right Audience
Distribution
Conferences, Festivals & Events
Strategies For Successful Animation Films
Best Practices In Character Design
Lessons From Past Mistakes
Profile Of A 3D Animation Studio: Disney Pixar
Disney Pixar's Technological Advantage

Economics Of Animation & VFX

Revenue Break-Up Across Distribution Channels
Marketing To Exhibition Of Animation Content
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
Specialized Hardware And Software Investments
Leveraging Cloud Computing For Competitive Advantage

Managing An Animation & Video Games Studio

Key Issues Of Concern
Formulating The Long-Term Strategy
Animation Content Outsourcing
Offshore Computer Animation Production
Business And Revenue Models
Drivers

Global Video Games Industry

Key Trends In The Global Video Games Industry
Impact Of Covid-19 On Global Video Games Industry
Industry Overview
Video Games Industry Structure
Changing Video Game Business Models
Online Video Gaming Business Models
Video Games Industry Value Chain
Mobile Games Industry Value Chain
Game Distribution Models
Key Opportunities & Strategies For Video Games Industry
Games Industry Competencies & Skills
Guidelines For A Games Studio Structure
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Deep Learning Driven Hyper-Personalisation For Video Games
Machine Learning For In-Game Analytics, User Acquisition & Retention
Video Games Market Segments
Mobile Video Games Segments & Genres
Global Video Games Market Size & Opportunity
Cross Over Between Games And Movies
Cloud Gaming Market & Opportunities
Market Size, User Base, Advantages & Challenges
Key Cloud Gaming Service Providers
Cloud Gaming Market Opportunities And Predictions