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?
Foley artist
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#322 / 633
View rankingFoley artist
Where the time goes
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.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Footstep, cloth and the hit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Stage, mics and the one that eats the dialogue.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Mix, the editor and the one that misses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The director, the taste and not loading extra steps.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That it sounds true, and not covering the voice.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- footsteps
- cloth
- hits
- foley stage
- picture
- mics
- the mix
- effects lists
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-4014.00· ESCO/ISCO 3521
IS WORK OVER?
Excavator operator
18%
#574 / 633
View rankingExcavator operator
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Set-out, levels and the machine log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Dig, load and the batter that comes in.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Services, the blind pipe and stopping in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Maintenance, grease and the pin that snaps.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The labourer, the lorry and covering nobody.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Not breaking what is buried, and leaving a clean formation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- dig with excavator
- load lorries
- batters
- buried services
- set-out levels
- grease the machine
- formation
- site GPS
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2073.00· ESCO/ISCO 8342