Film & Video Craft Expert (Camera, VFX, Editing & Performance)

$70–100/hr

rate as listed

Workload: 20+ hrs/week
Engagement: Project-based
Location: Worldwide
Field: Creative

Compare AI-generated videos and judge camera work, lighting, VFX realism, continuity, editing and performance against the original prompt. Write concise, production-specific rationales and participate in calibration with other film, theater and visual effects professionals.

The work

You will review pairs of AI-generated videos made from the same prompt, select the stronger result and explain the decision in concise dailies-style language. Evaluations cover lighting and grade, framing and composition, camera movement, lens direction, texture and physical realism, shot continuity, editing, acting and dialogue delivery. You will also verify whether each video follows requested details such as a particular shot size, lens, camera move or performance direction.

What the screening emphasizes

The platform is looking for professional or graduate experience in an eligible film, theater, animation, VFX, camera, post-production, performance or AV quality discipline. Screening is likely to test whether you can identify visible defects precisely, distinguish prompt adherence from overall polish, compare close alternatives and defend a judgment under follow-up. Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in a second dubbing language is a strong plus: French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean or Hindi.

Calibration and logistics

The work includes calibration rounds with other raters, applying shared guidelines consistently and flagging prompts or instructions that are genuinely ambiguous. You must have access to a good quality display and headphones, and be able to work reliably for at least 20 hours/week during weekdays. The listing does not specify whether the engagement is remote, fully asynchronous or tied to set working hours beyond that weekday commitment.

This is described as ongoing W-2 employment through Cincinnatus LLC, or an appropriate international entity, with placement as part of an AI lab's extended workforce. Pay band: $70–100/hr

What they look for

Professional or graduate experience in an eligible film, theater, animation, VFX, camera, editing, performance or AV quality discipline
Training at a respected film, theater or animation program plus 2+ years of practical experience, or 4+ years of practical experience including at least two projects with a theatrical release
Detailed evaluation of lighting, grade, framing, camera direction, continuity, realism and performance
Clear written explanations using production-specific terminology
Fluency in English
Reliable access to a good quality display and headphones

Included with this listing

Interview prep — 10 questions

Matched to what this platform's screening actually measures. Answer each out loud in 60–90 seconds: claim → concrete example → implication.

What it tests: This tests whether your background falls within the named disciplines and whether you can support it with verifiable roles, dates, productions and responsibilities.
A strong answer: Give a concise chronology with your exact titles, departments, years of practical experience and specific productions, including theatrical releases where relevant. Separate work you personally owned from work completed by the wider team.
Where people lose it: Candidates lose points by naming prestigious productions without explaining their own credit, department or day-to-day contribution.

Summary, eligibility guidance and screening preparation are prepared by Sidequest from the platform's posting. Check the source listing before applying.