Virtual Production Market Share and Forecast by 2031

The virtual production market size is projected to reach US$ 8.53 billion by 2031 from US$ 2.61 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 15.9% during 2023–2031. The increasing number of production houses globally and enhanced cost and time savings for production houses and content creators are likely to remain key trends and drivers in the market.

Virtual Production Market Analysis

The virtual production market is experiencing significant growth globally. The growth is attributed to the rising number of production houses globally and enhanced cost and time savings for production houses and content creators. Moreover, the increasing usage of virtual production solutions and the surging trend of OTT platforms are anticipated to hold several opportunities for the virtual production market.

Virtual Production Market Overview

Virtual production is a media production technology in which a virtual set is displayed on large LED walls behind a physical set. Teams use real-time 3D engines (game engines) to create a virtual set, display it on the LED wall, and then sync the engines with cameras on set for enhanced realism and depth of perspective.

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Virtual Production Market: Strategic Insights

Virtual Production Market Drivers and Opportunities

Increasing Number of Production Houses Globally to Favor Market

The increasing number of production houses can drive virtual production in various ways. As more production houses get built, more demand for efficient and cost-effective production methods increases. Virtual production enables production houses to build bigger, innovate more, and deliver high-quality results earlier in the production process. Moreover, virtual production also saves time and costs for many production houses. Virtual scouting originating virtual versions of proposed sets can reduce travel time and additional expenses. Making innovative decisions earlier in the process ensures that the right decisions can be made. Thus, considering the above parameters, the increasing number of production houses globally is driving the virtual production market growth.

Increasing in usage of virtual production solutions.

The increasing usage of virtual production solutions is anticipated to hold several opportunities for the virtual production market. Various industries are implementing virtual production which increases the demand for virtual production solutions. This can invite new players and investments, surging innovations and expansion. Moreover, virtual production is being used not only in media and entertainment but also in advertising, live events, gaming, and others. This variety of virtual production can open new revenue and customer bases.

Virtual Production Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the virtual production market analysis are component and end-users.

• Based on component, the virtual production market is divided into solution and services. The solution segment is anticipated to hold a significant market share in the forecast period.  
• Based on the end user, the virtual production market is divided into movies, TV series, commercial ads, and online videos. The movie is anticipated to hold a significant market share in the forecast period.

Virtual Production Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the virtual production market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.

North America has dominated the virtual production market. The North America virtual production market is segmented into US, Canada, and Mexico. Also, the market is experiencing significant growth, This growth is attributed to the rising number of production houses globally and enhanced cost and time savings for production houses and content creators in the region. Moreover, the increasing usage of virtual production solutions and the surging trend of OTT platforms are anticipated to hold several opportunities for the North America virtual production market.  Moreover, a strong emphasis on research and development in the developed economies of the US and Canada is forcing the North American players to bring technologically advanced solutions into the market. In addition, the US has a large number of virtual production market players who have been increasingly focusing on developing innovative solutions. All these factors contribute to the region's growth of the virtual production market.

Virtual Production 

The regional trends and factors influencing the Virtual Production Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at The Insight Partners. This section also discusses Virtual Production Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Virtual Production Market Report Scope

Virtual Production Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Virtual Production Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

Virtual Production Market News and Recent Developments

The virtual production market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the virtual production market are listed below:

• Dimension announced the launch of DNEG 360 - combining Dimension’s expertise in realtime production with DNEG’s world-leading visual entertainment services. Alongside the launch of DNEG 360, the company has released an exclusive behind-the-scenes feature: ‘The Evolution of Virtual Production,’ to showcase its advanced virtual production techniques and advancements. (Source: Dimension Company Website, April 2024)
• Vancouver Film School partnered with Pixomondo (PXO) to provide a new offering to VFS students. Virtual Art Department Content Creation is a 12-week certificate program developed by Pixomondo to teach creatives the fundamentals of content creation for virtual production in VFX. (Source: Pixomondo (PXO) Company Website, April 2024)

Virtual Production Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “Virtual Production Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

• Virtual production market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope.
• Virtual production market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities.
• Detailed PEST/Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis.
• Virtual production market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments.
• Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the virtual production market.
• Detailed company profiles.