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  • Media industry may cross $ 1k bn, A-Pac & US share 55%

    MUMBAI: The prime most change that has been evident is the shift towards more and more digital products in the media industry. It is expected that digital products and services will soon account for over 50 per cent of any company’s overall media expense.

    By the end of 2020, the global media industry is expected to cross US$ 1000 billion, with Asia Pacific and the US markets accounting for more than a half of the value of this number.

    Aruvian research report stated: Global media growth is primarily being fueled by the rapid development in BRIC countries and other emerging markets. While growth in Europe and many developed markets has been witnessing a slowdown, markets across Asia Pacific have been growing at a strong rate. Digital media continued to be a significant factor in the growth of the media industry, but the expansion of digital media has also met with many challenges along with way.

  • GRB sells scripted & factual progs in A-Pac, Canada & Spain

    MUMBAI: GRB Entertainment has announced sales of a variety of programs over multiple genres to Canada, Asia Pacific, and Spain.

    Game TV in Canada acquired competition series Showdown of the Unbeatables where inventors and entrepreneurs put their unique products and machines – and reputations – to the test.

    GRB’s award-winning in-house production, docu-series Untold Stories of the E.R. continues to make its way around the world. The series features intense real-life stories demonstrating the true dramatic nature of medicine practiced under pressure, where every moment can be a turning point. Discovery Spain took Seasons 7 and 8 while Discovery Asia-Pac acquired Season 5 plus 12 different themed, new Specials.

    SBS Broadcasting Australia acquired two new seasons of the unique, award-winning scripted dramedy Mohawk Girls about four young women trying to find their place in the world and, of course, find love.

    Also in Australia, Seven Network acquired 4 series:

    Lifestyle series Bar Hunters follows a variety of characters searching for the perfect location to open their dream bar. But when friends disagree and budgets get in the way, will they be able to find their dream space?

    West Coast Customs brings audiences stories of amazing car builds and customizations from rendering to reality, transforming cars for Sir Richard Branson, Jonathan Davis of Korn, Rascal Flatts and other celebrities.

    Loose Screws is a zany clip series highlighting backyard geniuses and garage warriors who make wacky inventions at home that are completely insane, seemingly useless, but always hilarious and inspirational.

    Bloopers features a non-stop blitz of painful mistakes, hilarious gaffes, adorable babies, and amazing pets. Host Dean Cain and a cast of thousands jam-pack each episode with the most exciting, entertaining and downright outrageous videos ever.

    African channel ZAP, covering Angola and Mozambique, also acquired Bloopers.

    “GRB is proud to hold such a rich and varied catalogue of programs. From our award-winning scripted dramedy Mohawk Girls to real-life hospital drama in Untold Stories of the E.R. to science and comedy clip shows, we offer a wide range of programs that are always ratings winners around the world,” said GRB SVP – international distribution Michael Lolato.

  • India among A-PAC leaders as animation software market expands at 16% CAGR

    India among A-PAC leaders as animation software market expands at 16% CAGR

    MUMBAI: A-PAC is a swiftly growing segment in the animation design software market, with countries such as China, India, and Japan leading this growth. The rising interest toward 3D animations among the younger demographics is boosting the demand from the market, says Technavio.

    Analysts forecast the global animation design software market to grow to USD 4,288.94 million by 2021, at a CAGR of more than 16% over the forecast period, according to their latest report. Global animation design software market to grow to USD 4,288.94 million by 2021, posting a CAGR of over 16%.

    The research study by Technavio on the global animation design software market for 2017-2021 provides a detailed industry analysis based on the end-users (media and entertainment (M&E) industry and gaming industry) and geography (the Americas, EMEA, and APAC).

    Animation design software is a tool for creating images that appear to be moving. It also creates visual effects with the aid of computer graphics. The media and entertainment industry are the largest end-users for this software, where it is used for movies, television programs, print media, concerts, award shows, advertisements, M&E videos, and Internet media.

    Technavio analysts highlight the following three factors that are contributing to the growth of the global animation design software market:

    1. Increased use of animation design in movies and video games
    2. Use of animation design software for TV commercials
    3. Rise in demand from APAC
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    4.Increased use of animation design in movies and video games

    “The use of animation design in the film and television industry is rapidly increasing, driven by the rising popularity of animated movies such as Cars, Toy Story, and The Incredibles. The enhanced graphics, clarity and quick rendering of frames drives the popularity of the software,” says Ishmeet Kaur, a lead analyst at Technavio for enterprise application research.

    The demand for games with animated characters and imageries is another key factor driving the market growth. The gaming industry is a major end-user in the global animation design software market, where they use the software to create stunning animation effects in 3D and complex animations.

    Use of software for TVCs

    The increased use of design and animation in television commercials is a major growth driver for the global animation design software market. Companies across the globe are integrating the best marketing tools to differentiate themselves from their competitors and establish a strong market foothold. Companies are producing 3D animated commercials to provide potential customers with advertisements animation and design software. LG, Rolls-Royce, and Motorola are among the major brands that implemented 3D animation techniques in their product advertisements.

    Rise in demand from APAC

    “APAC is a swiftly growing segment in the animation design software market,” says Ishmeet.

    A notable investment of USD 3.05 million in the Anime Consortium was made in Japan by Kodansha, Shogakukan, Shueisha, KADOKAWA, Bushiroad, Good Smile Company, and Toei Animation. This investment and the collaboration with anime studios and game developers helped Anime Consortium add more value-added anime content in its projects.

  • A-Pac the biggest market for SOIs, to flourish by 2024

    MUMBAI: Silicon on Insulator (SOI) caters to the demand of the electronic industry, and thus the market will increase and expand with the varied demands in the electronics domain. The electronic boom in the industry has caused a surge in consumer electronics such as digital cameras, television, gaming consoles, kitchen appliances etc, according to Persistence Market Research report. This surge will help sustain the market for SOI for the coming years.

    The global market for SOI is segmented geographically into Asia Pacific, North America, Europe and rest of the world. Asia Pacific region is said be the biggest market for SOI followed by Americas and Europe. The growing electronic market in countries such as China, India and South Korea will project a strong demand for SOI for the forecasted years. In Americas and Europe the R&D investment and government funding in SOI research projects for aerospace and military are will boost the SOI market. North America and Western Europe with strong programs of clean energy and increasing technological investment in Renewable energy will also participate in the market dynamics of SOI.

    The new age in semiconductor era has propelled our technology to a newer heights. Semiconductor are the fundamental blocks of any electronic device ranging from micron sensors to large machines.

    The new age calls for an efficient and faster system that will reduce the dependency over complex and slow processing systems. The traditional silicon wafers have high power consumption and lower performance parameters owing to functional difficulties and thus create the need for Silicon on Insulator (SOI). SOI composition of an intermediate layer of insulating silicon dioxide between a thin and a thick layer of silicon allows it be used according to variable performance and function. SOI provides the best substitute for conventional substrates as it consumes low power and the output is high and efficiently fast. The difference in thickness of the silicon layers differs by application and intended usage.

    The usage SOI attributes to higher performance in electronic devices and thus SOI has its perfect application in hand held computing and communication devices, also imparting a longer battery life to them. The usage of SOI has led to an exponential broadening of communication bandwidth and therefore is being employed in satellite communication and direct-link entertainment. One of the significant markets for SOI is aerospace and military.

    SOI finds its extensive application in sensors for satellites because it helps in the computation of accurate readings and has sturdy operation capabilities. With the development Photo Voltaic technology and an increasing investment by countries to reduce carbon footprint will further increase the SOI market. There is still a scope of advancement in terms of radiation resistance and thermal capacity for SOI. The volatility in the prices of silicon could hinder the growth of the SOI market.

    Though the market is largely segmented some of the key players identified in the Silicon on Insulator market are IBM Corporation, Soitec SA, ARM Holdings PLC., ARM Holdings PLC., Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, United Microelectronics Corporation.

  • Smartphones & pay TV growth in China & India to spur A-Pac VOD demand: FMI report

    Smartphones & pay TV growth in China & India to spur A-Pac VOD demand: FMI report

    MUMBAI:  A-Pac rules and how. The Asia Pacific region is slated to overtake Western Europe as the second largest market for video on demand (VOD) services by 2020. And the growth in the region is going to be driven by the insatiable demand for smart phones in the fast growing economies of China and India.  The Asia Pacific VOD market is expected to touch revenues of $80.5 billion, fuelled additionally by the consumer hunger for pay TV services too in the region. From 13 per cent share of the global VOD sales in 2014, it is expected to rise to 22 per cent in the next five years. These are the findings of a US-based Future Market Insights (FMI) report released recently.

     

    Titled Video on Demand (VoD) Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2014-2020 the FMI report  states that the demand for pay-TV services will continue to remain strong during the forecast period 2014 to 2020. The study has stated on a global scale the VOD market will scale $263 billion by next year.

     

    Popularity of Pay TV services, especially digital cable services, is increasing on account of deployment of 4K Ultra HD technology. Pay TV service providers are focusing on clubbing several advanced technologies, such as ITV and DVBS-2 based MPEG-4 video format with HD DTH. Integration of these technologies has given consumers a broad array of options to choose from, increasing the Pay TV subscriber base.

     

    The report sub-segments the global VOD market into seven major regions in which North America and Western Europe are the two largest markets globally currently.

     

    The North America VOD market is expected to surpass US$ 100 billion mark by the end of this year.  Proliferation of connected devices and increased spending on video services is expected to fuel the market in North America in the near future.

     

    As is the global trend, pay TV services account for the bulk of the revenues in North America as well. Valued at US$ 91.6 billion in 2014, the Pay TV services market in North America is expected to reach US$ 103 billion by the end of 2016.

     

    Cisco, SeaChange, Massive, and Pace are among the leading software players in the global VOD market whereas the leading service providers include Netflix, Amazon, iTunes, and Hulu.

     

    The Western Europe VOD market is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 55.6 billion by the end of 2015. Demand for VOD services in Western Europe is growing at an annual rate of over 4%. The key players in the Western Europe VOD market include Agama Technologies, Exterity, Youview, BBC, and Orange.