Automation index

How much of a 3D animator’s job can AI already do?

A blocking pass and a preview come earlier. Timing, weight, and a director buying it do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

30%

AI can already do 30% of this job.

#45 / 703

3D animator

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Blocking, layouts and previews. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	52%	+11.4
Simple rigs, cycles and technical cleanup. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	45%	+8.1
Spline, weight and character acting. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	20%	+3.2
Director and supervisor notes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	15%	+2.4
Integrate with lighting, fx and editorial. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	18%	+2.5
Taste: which shot lives and which dies. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	16%	+2.2
Total	100%		30%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

27%

#129 / 703

Employment lawyer

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Letter, the file and the deadline. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Conciliation, the SMAC and not yielding extra. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Hearing, the witness and the one who does not show. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The agreement, the article and not making it up. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The client, the rush and not signing what cannot be. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Stand it up, and not selling an easy yes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		27%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low