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%

#309 / 623

Drone pilot

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
Flight plan, NOTAM, ENAIRE and the permit. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Fly, frame, not lose the drone and land. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Deliver stills, video and a basic grade. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Maintenance, batteries and the part that fails. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Client, briefing and what you can actually fly. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
AESA rules and liability for the flight. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Total	100%		23%

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