Cinematography Prompting Specialist
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About the Role We're looking for film and camera professionals to help train next-generation 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 only someone with a trained eye can write. Your work directly shapes how AI understands and generates visual content. If you've spent time behind a camera, in an edit suite, or studying film, this is a rare opportunity to put that expertise to work in the AI space. - 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 accurate film terminology - Write structured prompts that capture the look, feel, and intent of each shot - Reference relevant stylistic influences or visual approaches when applicable - Follow internal templates for both shot-level and sequence-level descriptions - Distinguish between effective and ineffective prompts and provide examples when needed - Maintain consistent terminology, depth, and quality across all tasks Who You Are Must-Have: - Background in cinematography, camera operation, film editing, or film studies - Ability to describe shots using professional film language and technical terminology - Strong eye for visual detail — composition, lens characteristics, movement, and lighting - Clear, consistent written communication across repetitive tasks Nice to Have: - Experience writing prompts for AI video or image generation tools - Professional credits as a DP, camera operator, director, or editor - Familiarity with AI training workflows or data annotation Why Join Us - Work on cutting-edge AI projects shaping the future of video generation - Fully remote and asynchronous — work when and where it suits you - Freelance flexibility with meaningful, intellectually engaging work - Contribute to AI development that directly benefits the creative and film community - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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