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?
Historian
25%
#227 / 623
View rankingHistorian
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Search, transcribe and sort sources.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Draft chapters, cards and bibliography.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 38% | +6.8 |
Archive work and source criticism.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 15% | +2.7 |
Argue the thesis and debate peers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Teaching, outreach and museums.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Choose the cut and the question.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Search, transcribe and sort sources
- Draft chapters, cards and bibliography
- Archive work and source criticism
- Argue the thesis and debate peers
- Teaching, outreach and museums
- Choose the cut and the question
- historiador
- historian
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3093.00· ESCO/ISCO 2633