Takeover Tracker

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCamera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion PictureInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Risk Score23.6%31.9%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile15th50th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 1512 / 15
Median Salary$68,810$47,460
Employment24K591K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Thinking Creatively
Computers and Electronics
Production and Processing
Engineering and Technology
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Far Vision
Visualization
Visual Color Discrimination
Operation and Control

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture

29%

total discount

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

24%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture

2 of 15 at risk
51%Download exposed film for shipment to processing labs.
51%Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.
47%Edit video for broadcast productions, including non-linear editing.
47%Reload camera magazines with fresh raw film stock.
41%Observe sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements.

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

12 of 15 at risk
88%Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.
88%Read dials or meters to verify that equipment is functioning at specified levels.
88%Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.
86%Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.
65%Grade, classify, or sort products according to sizes, weights, colors, or other specifications.

Wage Comparison

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers earns -$21,350(-31%) vs Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion PictureInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
10th
$36,240$34,590
25th
$48,060$38,740
Median
$68,810$47,460
75th
$102,400$59,970
90th
$131,420$75,510

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