Video Shot Annotation Artist
Los Angeles
**Video Shot Annotation Artist (AI Training)** **About The Role** We're looking for visually fluent creatives to help teach AI how to see film the way a filmmaker does. As a Video Shot Annotation Artist at Alignerr, you'll break down video content at the shot level --- describing camera angles, framing, movement, pacing, and mood --- so that AI systems can understand not just *what* is on screen, but *how* it was crafted. This is a unique opportunity to put your knowledge of film grammar to work on cutting-edge AI projects, entirely on your own schedule. * Organization: Alignerr * Type: Hourly Contract * Location: Remote * Commitment: Flexible hours **What You'll Do** * Watch video clips and segment them into individual shots, confirming cut boundaries with precision * Annotate each shot with camera angle, shot size, and camera movement (e.g., pan, tilt, dolly, handheld) * Write clear, concise descriptions of on-screen action within each shot * Apply stylistic and tonal tags --- including lighting style, visual mood, and genre feel --- where relevant * Work within predefined taxonomies and labeling frameworks to ensure consistency across large datasets * Flag ambiguous shots, unclear transitions, or edge cases for review * Maintain accuracy and output quality across high-volume annotation workflows **Must-Have** **Who You Are** * Strong visual literacy --- you notice shot distinctions others miss * Solid understanding of core film grammar: shot types, camera angles, and movement terminology * Comfortable working in structured labeling tools, spreadsheets, or annotation interfaces * Detail-oriented and consistent, especially across repetitive tasks * Ability to work independently and manage your own pace **Nice To Have** * Background in video editing, assistant editing, cinematography, or post-production * Prior experience with data annotation, dataset labeling, or AI training workflows * Familiarity with visual storytelling across different genres and formats **Why Join Us** * Work on meaningful AI projects with leading research labs * Fully remote and async --- work on your own schedule, from anywhere * Apply specialized film knowledge to a field where it's genuinely rare and valued * Freelance autonomy with the potential for ongoing, long-term contract work * Be part of a growing community of creative and technical contributors shaping the future of AI
