Video Shot Annotation Artist

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