Cinematography Prompting Specialist
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About the Role We're looking for film-savvy professionals to help shape the future of AI video generation. As a Cinematography Prompting Specialist, you'll watch short video clips and translate what you see into technically precise, structured shot descriptions — the kind of language that helps AI systems understand and replicate the nuances of great cinematography. This is a rare opportunity to put your eye for visual storytelling to work on cutting-edge AI projects, all from the comfort of your own schedule. - 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 language - Craft structured prompts that capture the look, feel, and intent of each shot - Call out stylistic references and visual influences where relevant - Follow internal templates for both shot-level and sequence-level descriptions - Provide examples of effective vs. ineffective prompts when needed - Maintain consistent terminology, depth, and clarity across all tasks Who You Are Must-Have: - Background in cinematography, camera work, film editing, or film studies - Fluency in film language — you speak in terms of rack focus, Dutch angles, motivated cuts, and motivated lighting without missing a beat - Sharp attention to visual detail: composition, lens feel, depth, movement - Clear, consistent written communication skills - Comfortable with repetitive, task-based work without sacrificing quality Nice to Have: - Experience writing prompts for AI video or image generation tools - Professional experience as a DP, camera operator, director, or editor - Familiarity with AI training workflows or annotation platforms Why Join Us - Contribute directly to cutting-edge AI projects with leading research labs - Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you - Freelance autonomy with meaningful, intellectually engaging work - Put your film expertise to use in an entirely new and growing field - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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