Global Visual Effects (VFX) Software Market - 2023-2030

Global Visual Effects (VFX) Software Market - 2023-2030


Global visual effects (VFX) software market reached US$ 1.3 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 3.6 billion by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 13.5% during the forecast period 2023-2030.

The rapid adoption of the cloud based technology thrives the growth opportunities in the global VFX market and the adoption of the cloud technology has completely transformed the VFX software market. It offers the enhanced flexibility and greater scalability. Cloud based VFX softwares provides the cost-efficiency. Therefore, these benefits by cloud technology drives the growth of the global visual effect (VFX) software market.

In order to produce animated television content, European animation studios have begun collaborating with major international companies. These collaborations have produced content that is appropriate for the regional audience. This is especially evident in nations like France, UK, Germany and Spain. Therefore, Europe accounts for nearly 1/3rd of the global market share.

Market Dynamics

Rising Demand for Better Gaming Experience

Players of video games all throughout the world demand better, more immersive visual experiences. Due to people's widespread ease of access to the internet, the advancement of the latest technology and the improvement in gaming device performance, such as high-end mobile phones, PCs and consoles, there is an increased need for game visual effects.

The demand for animation and visual effects like augmented reality and virtual reality is particularly rising dramatically as the supply and quality rise. The general public now has access to the finest quality, immersive VFX thanks to improved visual effects software for video games. In the international media and entertainment markets, this sector has one of the fastest rates of growth. Above mentioned factors drives the growth of the global visual effect (VFX) software market.

Growing Demand for High Quality Content

Consumers are constantly drawn to higher quality content and the popularity of superhero blockbusters and action-packed movies has driven up demand for VFX. Additionally, it is been observed that the application of these technologies in games, instructional materials, commercials and even YouTube videos. There has never been a better opportunity to become an expert in this field or to begin studying its procedures. Therefore, the growing popularity of moviesdrives the demand for VFX software s globally.

Presence of Free Softwares

Open source free VFX software can intensify the competition in the market and its cost effectiveness may restrict the growth of the global VFX software market, which can lead to the fregmentation in the market as consumers have more options to enhance the visual effect of any content. It reduces the market shares of the commercoial vendors and force them to innovate their offerings.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The COVID-19 epidemic might have given the entertainment industry some advantages because, unlike live action productions, employees in the fields of animation and visual effects can work remotely on projects. According to a KPMG report titled A Year off Script, the segments will still experience a 51% decline in revenues in 2020 year. This is because during the first few months of the lockdown, visual designers and creators were stranded at home without advanced infrastructure, software or equipment and were unable to provide footage for many shows that had to be delayed.

Segment Analysis

The global visual effects (VFX) software market is segmented based on component, deployment, application and region.

Large Scale Movie Industry Drives the Segmental Growth

The film industry demands higher-quality visual effects to generate captivating cinematic excitement. As new innovative technology comes in the market, filmmakers look to enhance the visual appearance of the movies. VFX software offers the capabilities and tools to attain these effects in a movie. These software makes jobs easy for the film makers to get the best VFX possible. Therefore, movies segment is expected to register a highest growth rate during the forecasted period.

Geographical Analysis

Growing Popularity of E-sports and Casual Gaming Generates the Higger Demand for VFX Softwares

Owing to the quick rise in online cloud gaming and increased digital content in the region, North America dominates the global visual effect (VFX) software market with majority of the market shares. The North American VFX software market is growing rapidly, due to the early use of visual effects in hollywood films, the significant presence of key market vendors and the substantial presence of customers who are enthusiast gamers in this region. Growing popularity of the e-sports and casual gaming in the region thrives the growth opportunitiues for the VFX designers in the region.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players include Maxon Computer, Foundry, Chaos Software, Adobe Inc., PIXAR, Sitni Sati, SideFX, Corel Corporation and Blackmagic Design Pty Ltd.

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1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Objective and Scope of the Report
2. Definition and Overview
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Snippet by Component
3.2. Snippet by Deployment
3.3. Snippet by Application
3.4. Snippet by Region
4. Dynamics
4.1. Impacting Factors
4.1.1. Drivers
4.1.1.1. Rising Demand for Better Gaming Experience
4.1.1.2. Growing Demand for High Quality Content
4.1.2. Restraints
4.1.2.1. Presence of Free Softwares
4.1.3. Opportunity
4.1.4. Impact Analysis
5. Industry Analysis
5.1. Porter's Five Force Analysis
5.2. Supply Chain Analysis
5.3. Pricing Analysis
5.4. Regulatory Analysis
6. COVID-19 Analysis
6.1. Analysis of COVID-19
6.1.1. Scenario Before COVID
6.1.2. Scenario During COVID
6.1.3. Scenario Post COVID
6.2. Pricing Dynamics Amid COVID-19
6.3. Demand-Supply Spectrum
6.4. Government Initiatives Related to the Market During Pandemic
6.5. Manufacturers Strategic Initiatives
6.6. Conclusion
7. By Component
7.1. Introduction
7.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Component
7.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Component
7.2. Software*
7.2.1. Introduction
7.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
7.3. Hardware
7.4. Services
8. By Deployment
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Deployment
8.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Deployment
8.2. On-Premise*
8.2.1. Introduction
8.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
8.3. Cloud
9. By Application
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
9.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Application
9.2. Movies*
9.2.1. Introduction
9.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
9.3. Gaming
9.4. Advertising
9.5. Television
9.6. Others
10. By Region
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Region
10.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Region
10.2. North America
10.2.1. Introduction
10.2.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
10.2.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Component
10.2.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Deployment
10.2.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
10.2.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
10.2.6.1. U.S.
10.2.6.2. Canada
10.2.6.3. Mexico
10.3. Europe
10.3.1. Introduction
10.3.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
10.3.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Component
10.3.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Deployment
10.3.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
10.3.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
10.3.6.1. Germany
10.3.6.2. UK
10.3.6.3. France
10.3.6.4. Italy
10.3.6.5. Russia
10.3.6.6. Rest of Europe
10.4. South America
10.4.1. Introduction
10.4.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
10.4.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Component
10.4.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Deployment
10.4.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
10.4.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
10.4.6.1. Brazil
10.4.6.2. Argentina
10.4.6.3. Rest of South America
10.5. Asia-Pacific
10.5.1. Introduction
10.5.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
10.5.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Component
10.5.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Deployment
10.5.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
10.5.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
10.5.6.1. China
10.5.6.2. India
10.5.6.3. Japan
10.5.6.4. Australia
10.5.6.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
10.6. Middle East and Africa
10.6.1. Introduction
10.6.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
10.6.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Component
10.6.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Deployment
10.6.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
11. Competitive Landscape
11.1. Competitive Scenario
11.2. Market Positioning/Share Analysis
11.3. Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis
12. Company Profiles
12.1. Maxon Computer*
12.1.1. Company Overview
12.1.2. Product Portfolio and Description
12.1.3. Financial Overview
12.1.4. Recent Developments
12.2. Foundry
12.3. Chaos Software
12.4. Adobe Inc.
12.5. PIXAR
12.6. Sitni Sati
12.7. SideFX
12.8. Corel Corporation
12.9. Blackmagic Design Pty Ltd
12.10. Autodesk Inc.
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13. Appendix
13.1. About Us and Services
13.2. Contact Us

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