Special effects artists and animators
This occupation is almost entirely digital, with core tasks like 3D modeling, rendering, and animation being directly disrupted by generative AI and automated rigging tools. While high-level creative direction and complex team collaboration remain human-centric, AI is rapidly automating the 'routine' aspects of CGI and visual effects, significantly increasing individual productivity and reducing the total number of workers needed for large-scale productions.
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