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?
Physicist
28%
#98 / 623
View rankingPhysicist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Simulate, fit and reduce data.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 50% | +11 |
Draft papers, posters and proposals.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Design the experiment and the apparatus.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Measure in the lab or in the field.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Argue with the group and peer-review.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Win machine time and funding.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Simulate, fit and reduce data
- Draft papers, posters and proposals
- Design the experiment and the apparatus
- Measure in the lab or in the field
- Argue with the group and peer-review
- Win machine time and funding
- fisico
- physicist
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-2012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2111