5G is impacting the Animation industry

The worldwide animation sector is paving the way for fresh customers in developing nations. Animation has evolved from simply manipulating still images to using computer-generated images to tell a story. Industries like communication and technology are driving the global animation market, and animated content is becoming more readily accessible on a range of channels. The report predicts that between 2021 and 2030, the animation industry will grow at a CAGR of 5.2%.

The spectrum auction in India concluded a few months ago, with existing operators paying INR 150,173 crore for 51,236 MHz of spectrum across several 5G networks. The telecom operators have already started to roll out 5G services in various parts of the country. Customers will benefit from speedier service as a result of mobile devices connecting to wireless networks significantly faster and customers experiencing faster download and upload rates.

As a result of rising smartphone usage, rapid internet adoption, and the acceleration of mobile broadband and data access, a Deloitte report predicts that India's digital economy will reach USD 1 trillion by 2025. However, this increase is anticipated to be primarily driven by 5G. The speed and latency improvements delivered by 5G, combined with AI, will open the door to brand-new possibilities that can make the viewing experience smarter and more personalized. The most important 5G benefit for consumers is improved mobile video streaming quality, eventually moving to ultra-high definition (UHD) format as it becomes available.

With 5G, watching will become more immersive. These rapid technological advancements, both in newer platforms powered by 5G and the fast-evolving tech adoption in animation, are ensuring a promising future for animators and visual graphics artists. Customers' access to high-quality video streaming experiences should be central to media companies' strategies. Ideally, they should: - Make the creation and distribution of high-quality video—a video that sets them apart from the competition—a top priority. Moreover, 5G will also enable the streaming of 4K resolution content, which again offers phenomenal video quality when it comes to the animation-watching experience. A high-speed network is sure to create a suitable environment for further technological innovations in the field.

This is how 5G will impact the animation industry:

# Reduced Latency and faster speed

# Improving the quality and design of animation

# AR and VR in animation

The animation industry is changing quickly and will not slow down anytime soon. Expect even faster changes in the coming years as technology progresses and tastes shift to reflect our capabilities. It will probably take a few years before 5G starts to realize its full potential, despite the fact that the first 5G-capable gadgets have begun to hit the market.

Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, President & CEO, VARINDIA