Automation index

How much of a Foley artist’s job can AI already do?

A footstep list comes earlier. Foot, cloth and the hit sounding true do not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

22%

AI can already do 22% of this job.

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Foley artist

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
List, picture and the point. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Footstep, cloth and the hit. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Stage, mics and the one that eats the dialogue. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Mix, the editor and the one that misses. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The director, the taste and not loading extra steps. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
That it sounds true, and not covering the voice. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		22%

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

IS WORK OVER?

25%

#220 / 633

Book editor

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
Readers’ reports, selection and rejection. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Work the text with the author: structure and tone. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	22%	+4
P&L, advances, contracts and the schedule. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Coordinate copy-edit, layout, cover and press. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
List, bookshops and the life of the title. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The editorial bet and owning the book. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		25%

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