3D has been getting a lot of press in 2009 as the number of 3D films shown in cinemas is increasing and consumer electronics manufacturers prepare to offer 3D TV sets in 2010.
3D has been popular with film producers several times over the previous century, only to have interest wane after a few years, so why will it work this time? There will be a common format for home video in Blu-ray, which along with 3D TV sets will offer a high-quality 3D experience. Due to the availability of 3D TVs, content producers are boosting their efforts to shoot and broadcast live events, particularly sports, in 3D. Consumer electronics manufacturers will even bring 3D content creation to the home with 3D camcorders and digital still cameras.
This report looks at the eco-system for 3D: 3D formats, 3D content, consumer interest in 3D, transmitting 3D to the home, and 3D consumer devices. Worldwide five-year forecasts for 3D channels, 3D TV set shipments, ASPs, revenues by region, and 3D Blu-ray player shipments are provided.
The Market Opportunity for Ultra-High Definition Video
Ultra-High Definition (UHD) video includes 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) and 8K (7680 x 4320 pixels) resolution. This is significantly higher than today’s 1080p HD resolution. UHD will first be seen in the cinema. Then when the broadcast infrastructure is in place and consumers purchase new UHD TV sets they will be able to see UHD programs at home. This report identifies the elements that are required for UHD programming to be seen and the time frame for its market development. A description of the UHD value chain including content creation, cinema distribution, broadcast and in-home technologies enables the reader to understand the various elements that must come together before UHD TV becomes a mainstream technology. The report includes 15 year forecasts by region and worldwide for UHDTV units, ASPs, and manufacturers' revenue for both 4K and 8K resolution.
Competing Business Models for the Future of Digital Entertainment
By 2013, In-Stat predicts the home digital entertainment market in the US will total $233 billion. Device manufacturers and retailers, content producers, as well as pay-TV service providers are seeking to ensure their piece of the revenue pie. Yet, technology, consumer preference, and conflicting corporate goals cloud the outcome. This research presents the market vision for the three industry sectors. Against this perfect-world backdrop, key market elements, such as retail disc sales vs. electronic sell-through, and web-to-TV vs. TV Everywhere are evaluated. Based on these assessments, a vision of the future digital entertainment market comes into focus. A five-year digital content ownership forecast, covering video disc sales, EST, rentals and downloads supports the research conclusions. In addition, a home digital entertainment revenue forecast, that includes CE devices, broadcast and online advertising, and service subscription revenue is presented.
Mobile TV has created quite a stir in the technology and communications community with a promise of grandeur. Mobile TV, however, has been a disappointment to many. After many years of digital standards melees, the growth of subscription-based digital TV has not materialized to the degree that was originally anticipated, despite some impressive service offerings that have been brought to market.
There has been an alternative, analog mobile TV, which utilizes the existing analog free-to-air broadcast signals by placing a tuner in a mobile phone to receive programming. Analog mobile TV was brought to market in Asia in 2007 and has since achieved consumer adoption in Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Russia/CIS, the Middle East, and Africa.
This report provides: - An overview of the analog mobile TV market - Comparison of analog mobile TV with the other mobile video alternatives - Analog mobile TV handset installed based - Primary research insights from analog mobile TV users - Analog mobile TV handset shipments, ASPs, and revenue - Mobile analog TV module shipments, ASPs, and revenue - Mobile analog TV semiconductor shipments, ASPs, and revenue
Worldwide PMP/MP3 Player Shipments Plateau as Market Succumbs to Competition From Emerging Connected Device Segments
Not so long ago, the PMP/MP3 player market was one of the fastest-growing segments in the portable consumer electronic (CE) industry, with Apple as the runaway leader with its successful iPod lineup. Today, the market is facing a serious slowdown as Apple shifts its focus to its illustrious iPhone, and as iPhone-like competitors pop up.
PMP/MP3 player shipments will reach 225 million worldwide by the end of 2009, up only 5% from 2008. Manufacturers are scrambling to encourage sales by adding enhanced features, like touchscreens and support for Wi-Fi.
Nevertheless, the PMP/MP3 player market has reached saturation due to waning consumer demand, a poor economic environment, and competition from emerging Internet-connected CE segments, such as audio/video-capable smartphones and mobile Internet devices (MIDs).
In-Stat's latest research on the global PMP/MP3 player market includes forecasts for unit shipments and revenues out to 2013. Regional splits for unit shipments, as well as expectations for growth in Wi-Fi enabled PMPs, are included. New to this research is a bill of materials analysis and the total silicon revenue opportunity for suppliers to the global PMP market.
