Cinematography Prompting Specialist
Cinematography Prompting Specialist (AI Training) 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 Must-Have What You Bring 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