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
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VFX artist
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#133 / 633
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
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University professor
24%
#278 / 633
View rankingUniversity professor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Prep materials, tests and rubrics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Papers, grants and reviews.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 38% | +6.1 |
Teach and tutor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Supervise theses and examine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Department meetings and academic admin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Actually research and choose the problem.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- teach class
- mark students
- lesson plans
- teach
- Prep materials, tests and rubrics
- Papers, grants and reviews
- Teach and tutor
- Supervise theses and examine
- Department meetings and academic admin
- Actually research and choose the problem
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 2310