Film & Video Craft Expert (Camera, VFX, Editing & Performance)
Listing checked October 16, 2026 · pay as published by Mercor
Overview
An AI lab needs film, theater, and visual effects professionals to judge how well its video models handle real craft. You will compare pairs of AI-generated clips from the same prompt and pick the stronger one on lighting and grade, framing, camera and lens direction, physical realism, continuity, and acting. The work runs in rounds tied to new model releases, so your reviews help train and refine the system over time. The role runs part-time and remote as W-2 employment through Cincinnatus LLC, with placement on the lab's extended workforce.
What You'll Do6
- 1Compare two AI-generated videos built from the same prompt and pick the version that holds up better on craft axes like lighting, framing, camera movement, continuity, and performance.
- 2Write brief, exact notes for each call that point to what succeeded and what failed, using the kind of language a supervisor uses in dailies.
- 3Verify whether each clip delivers the prompt's requested lens, framing, camera move, or performance, and note any gaps.
- 4Join calibration sessions with other raters to keep judgments aligned across the pool.
- 5Raise unclear prompts or guidelines so the evaluation team can fix them.
- 6Work with other subject matter experts to keep evaluation data consistent and accurate.
Requirements7
- 1Hands-on experience in at least one area: film or theater, character animation for human performance, character technical direction, acting coaching, directing (crowd and background action), assistant directing, compositing, lighting, texture or surfacing, render wrangling, color or digital imaging, camera department, editing, or display and AV quality assurance.
- 2Either completed training at a respected film, theater, or animation program plus 2 or more years of practical work, or 4 or more years of practical work that includes at least two theatrically released projects.
- 3A sharp eye for on-screen detail and the ability to describe it in clear, specific language.
- 4Fluency in English. A second dubbing language (French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, or Hindi) is a strong plus.
- 5Reliable access to a high-quality display and headphones for reviewing video and dialogue.
- 6Availability for at least 20 hours each week during weekdays.
- 7Strong written communication skills and comfort explaining creative judgments in plain terms.
Who Should Apply
Film, theater, and VFX professionals with a trained eye for lighting, camera work, continuity, and performance. Ideal candidates can defend a craft judgment in plain written English and commit at least 20 weekday hours. A second dubbing language helps.
Salary Insight
Pay runs from $70 to $100 per hour, a range that matches senior freelance or specialist craft review work in AI data projects. The final offer depends on your craft background, portfolio depth, and language coverage.
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Lead with the craft axis you know best. In your application, name the exact domain (for example, 1st AC, compositing, colorist, or acting coaching), your years of practical work, and any theatrically released projects. Mention dubbing languages and your weekday availability of 20+ hours.
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