Automation index

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

A previz comes earlier. Integrating the shot without seeing the trick do not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

27%

AI can already do 27% of this job.

#133 / 623

VFX 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
Previz, tracking and the asset. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Comp, light and the edge that shows. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Sim, smoke and the one that has no weight. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Review, notes and the one that comes back again. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The deadline, the farm and not faking the render. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
That the trick does not show, and delivering the shot. 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

IS WORK OVER?

23%

#303 / 623

Aircraft mechanic

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
Read the manual, bulletins and the work order. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Inspect, strip, adjust and refit systems. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	12%	+2.6
Diagnosis, parts and functional tests. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Logs, CRS and traceability of the job. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Hangar, line and coordination with crew and ops. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Licence, stamp and airworthiness liability. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	10%	+1.4
Total	100%		23%

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