IS WORK OVER?

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

Foley 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.

TaskShareAIPoints
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
Total100%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

Luthier

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.

TaskShareAIPoints
Template, woods and the soundboard mould.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%32%+5.1
Glue, braces and the one that opens.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

22%8%+1.8
String, fret and the octave.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%22%+3.5
Finish, the bridge and the one that will not hold.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%28%+4.5
The player, the concert and not moving the soundpost blind.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%18%+2.9
That it sounds, and not leaving a twisted neck.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

14%12%+1.7
Total100%19%

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

Skills and activities

  • glue soundboards
  • braces
  • fret
  • octaves
  • bridges
  • soundpost
  • woods
  • guitar moulds

Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9071.00· ESCO/ISCO 7312

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