About the Role
We're looking for film-savvy professionals to help train cutting-edge AI video models. As a Cinematography Prompting Specialist, you'll watch short video clips and translate what you see into precise, technically rich shot descriptions — the kind of language only someone with a real eye for cinema can produce.
Your work will directly shape how AI understands and generates video, making this a rare opportunity to apply your filmmaking knowledge to one of the most exciting frontiers in technology.
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: Flexible — work on your own schedule
What You'll Do
- Watch short video clips and identify key shots, transitions, and visual moments
- Describe framing, camera movement, blocking, lighting, and composition using precise film terminology
- Create structured prompts that capture the look, feel, and intent of each shot
- Reference relevant stylistic influences or visual conventions where appropriate
- Follow internal templates to ensure consistent shot-level and sequence-level descriptions
- Distinguish between effective and ineffective prompts with clear written reasoning
- Maintain consistent terminology, depth, and quality across all tasks
What You Bring
Must-Have:
- Background in cinematography, camera operation, film editing, or film studies
- Strong command of film language — framing, focal length, movement, composition, lighting
- Sharp visual eye and attention to detail
- Clear, consistent written communication across repetitive tasks
Nice to Have:
- Experience writing prompts for AI image or video generation tools
- Professional credits as a DP, camera operator, director, or editor
- Familiarity with AI training workflows or data annotation
Why Join Us
- Put your cinematography expertise to work in a genuinely novel way
- Fully remote and flexible — complete tasks on your own schedule
- Contribute to AI projects at the cutting edge of video generation research
- Freelance autonomy with the potential for ongoing, extended work
- Collaborate with a global community of creative and technical specialists