Cinematography Prompting Specialist
Cinematography Prompting Specialist (AI Training) 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 Must-Have Who You Are 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