Video Shot Annotation Artist
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About the Role We're looking for visually fluent creatives to help teach AI how to see film the way a filmmaker does. As a Video Shot Annotation Artist at Alignerr, you'll break down video content at the shot level — describing camera angles, framing, movement, pacing, and mood — so that AI systems can understand not just what is on screen, but how it was crafted. This is a unique opportunity to put your knowledge of film grammar to work on cutting-edge AI projects, entirely on your own schedule. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: Flexible hours --- What You'll Do - Watch video clips and segment them into individual shots, confirming cut boundaries with precision - Annotate each shot with camera angle, shot size, and camera movement (e.g., pan, tilt, dolly, handheld) - Write clear, concise descriptions of on-screen action within each shot - Apply stylistic and tonal tags — including lighting style, visual mood, and genre feel — where relevant - Work within predefined taxonomies and labeling frameworks to ensure consistency across large datasets - Flag ambiguous shots, unclear transitions, or edge cases for review - Maintain accuracy and output quality across high-volume annotation workflows --- Who You Are Must-Have: - Strong visual literacy — you notice shot distinctions others miss - Solid understanding of core film grammar: shot types, camera angles, and movement terminology - Comfortable working in structured labeling tools, spreadsheets, or annotation interfaces - Detail-oriented and consistent, especially across repetitive tasks - Ability to work independently and manage your own pace Nice to Have: - Background in video editing, assistant editing, cinematography, or post-production - Prior experience with data annotation, dataset labeling, or AI training workflows - Familiarity with visual storytelling across different genres and formats --- Why Join Us - Work on meaningful AI projects with leading research labs - Fully remote and async — work on your own schedule, from anywhere - Apply specialized film knowledge to a field where it's genuinely rare and valued - Freelance autonomy with the potential for ongoing, long-term contract work - Be part of a growing community of creative and technical contributors shaping the future of AI
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