Automation index
How much of a Video producer’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already spin variants and assemble a first cut. Deciding what works, what ships, and why, is still direction.
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Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Video producer
34%
AI can already do 34% of this job.
#22 / 623
View rankingVideo producer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Write and edit news stories from information collected by reporters and other sources.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 48% | +4.3 |
Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Cut and edit film or tape to integrate component parts into desired sequences.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Perform management activities, such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 44% | 28% | +12.3 |
| Total | 100% | 34% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- project management principles
- film production process
- accounting techniques
- audiovisual products
- copyright legislation
- work with motion picture editing team
- manage budgets
- consult with production director
- select scripts
- liaise with financiers
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2654
IS WORK OVER?
Set designer
26%
#200 / 623
View rankingSet designer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
The reading, references and the space concept.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Drawings, model, 3D and the element list.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 32% | +5.8 |
Build, workshop and fit-up in the room or on set.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Rehearsals, changes and what direction asks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Budget, props and the trades.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
That it stands, reads, and comes down.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 26% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- design sets
- make models
- set drawings
- fit up
- props
- space concept
- set 3D
- stage fit-up
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1027.00· ESCO/ISCO 3432