Video Shot Annotation Artist
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About the Role We're looking for visually sharp, detail-oriented individuals to help teach AI how to see and understand film. As a Video Shot Annotation Artist at Alignerr, you'll work at the shot level — breaking videos into discrete moments and describing them with the precision and clarity that AI models need to learn real cinematic language. This is a unique opportunity to put your knowledge of film grammar to work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside top research labs. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: Flexible hours, work on your own schedule --- What You'll Do - Watch and segment video content into individual shots, confirming accurate shot boundaries - Annotate each shot with camera angle, shot size, and camera movement - Describe on-screen action in clear, concise, structured language - Apply stylistic and tonal tags — lighting style, visual mood, genre feel — where relevant - Use predefined taxonomies and labeling frameworks to ensure consistency across the dataset - Flag ambiguous transitions, unclear shots, or edge cases for review - Maintain accuracy and consistency across high-volume annotation workflows --- Who You Are Must-Have: - Strong visual literacy — you notice the difference between a dolly and a zoom, a medium close-up and a cowboy shot - Solid understanding of core film grammar: shot types, camera angles, and movement terminology - Comfortable working in structured tools such as labeling interfaces, spreadsheets, or annotation platforms - High attention to detail with the ability to stay consistent across repetitive tasks Nice to Have: - Background in video editing, assistant editing, cinematography, or post-production - Prior experience in data annotation, dataset labeling, or AI training workflows - Familiarity with film theory or formal visual analysis --- Why Join Us - Work on meaningful, intellectually engaging projects that shape the future of AI - Fully remote and asynchronous — work when and where you want - Collaborate with a global network of creative and technical contributors - Apply your film knowledge in a genuinely novel and impactful way - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as projects scale
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