Automation index
Can AI do the work of a 3D animator?
A blocking pass and a preview come earlier. Timing, weight, and a director buying it do not.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
3D animator
30%
AI or a robot can already do 30% of this job.
#35 / 103
View ranking3D animator
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Blocking, layouts and previews.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 52% | +11.4 |
Simple rigs, cycles and technical cleanup.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 45% | +8.1 |
Spline, weight and character acting.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 20% | +3.2 |
Director and supervisor notes.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Integrate with lighting, fx and editorial.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Taste: which shot lives and which dies.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- Blocking, layouts and previews
- Simple rigs, cycles and technical cleanup
- Spline, weight and character acting
- Director and supervisor notes
- Integrate with lighting, fx and editorial
- Taste: which shot lives and which dies
- animador 3d
- 3d animator
- motion graphics
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1014.00· ESCO/ISCO 2166
IS WORK OVER?
Photographer
28%
#61 / 103
View rankingPhotographer
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus according to a combination of factors, such as lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment, such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Manipulate and enhance scanned or digital images to create desired effects, using computers and specialized software.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed, using measuring devices and formulas.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Transfer photographs to computers for editing, archiving, and electronic transmission.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Perform general office duties, such as scheduling appointments, keeping books, and ordering supplies.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 39% | 28% | +10.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- interview techniques
- photography
- editorial standards
- writing techniques
- spelling
- grammar
- copyright legislation
- participate in editorial meetings
- set up photographic equipment
- study topics
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-4021.00· ESCO/ISCO 3431