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?
VFX artist
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#133 / 623
View rankingVFX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Previz, tracking and the asset.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Comp, light and the edge that shows.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Sim, smoke and the one that has no weight.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Review, notes and the one that comes back again.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The deadline, the farm and not faking the render.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That the trick does not show, and delivering the shot.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- previz
- tracking
- comp shots
- sims
- reviews
- render farm
- assets
- edges
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1014.00· ESCO/ISCO 2166
IS WORK OVER?
Film director
19%
#486 / 623
View rankingFilm director
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Breakdown, storyboard and shooting plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Casting, locations and pre-rehearsal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Direct on set: action, continuity and taste.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Edit, colour and sound with the team.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Handle producer, time and budget.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Vision of the film and final cut.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Breakdown, storyboard and shooting plan
- Casting, locations and pre-rehearsal
- Edit, colour and sound with the team
- Handle producer, time and budget
- Vision of the film and final cut
- director de cine
- film director
- realizador
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2654