The VFX Arms Race — How AI Changes Post-Production Math
AI Visual Effects Revolution: How Automation Is Eliminating VFX Entry-Level JobsAI tools are automating rotoscoping, tracking, cleanup, and asset generation—tasks that previously required hundreds of artist-hours per project. Studios report production time reductions of 60 to 80 percent on certain VFX workflows.In this episode of The Option, we analyze how AI is fundamentally changing VFX cost structures. Tools like Runway Gen-3, Wonder Studio, and Adobe Firefly are transforming what's possible at indie budgets—while eliminating the entry-level positions that trained the next generation of…
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