Cinematography Analysis (AI Training)
About The Role
We're looking for cinematography professionals and advanced film students to help train the next generation of AI systems to understand visual storytelling. Your expertise in camera work, shot composition, and scene structure will directly shape how AI perceives and describes film — work that matters at the frontier of AI development.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible, minimum 15 hrs/week
What You'll Do
Analyze film clips and describe camera movement, framing choices, pacing, and blocking with precision
Identify scene boundaries and break down visual storytelling into structured, annotated summaries
Evaluate camera angles, shot composition, and lighting characteristics using established cinematography principles
Produce beat-by-beat scene analyses following standardized formatting guidelines
Maintain professional judgment and accuracy across a high volume of visual content reviews
Who You Are
Background in cinematography, film directing, editing, or formal film school training
Ability to describe visual scenes with depth and specificity — without relying on dialogue
Strong structured writing skills with a knack for translating what you see into clear, analytical language
Detail-oriented and comfortable re-watching clips to ensure accuracy
Self-motivated and reliable working independently in an async environment
Nice to Have
Experience with script coverage, storyboarding, or pre-visualization workflows
Understanding of narrative scene structure and storytelling fundamentals
Familiarity with AI annotation or data labeling workflows
Why Join Us
Put your film knowledge to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading research labs
Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule from anywhere
Freelance freedom: autonomy, flexibility, and variety in every project
Contribute to meaningful work that shapes how AI understands the visual language of cinema
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch