Cinematography Expert - Remote

YO AI Labs; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced Photography and Cinematography Expert to evaluate professional photo and video content for a specialized project. This remote, worldwide role requires expertise in photography, cinematography, camera operation, and video production.

You will review photos, video clips and briefs, assess technical and creative quality, and provide clear written explanations for your decisions. Prior project experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Professional experience as a Photographer, Cinematographer, DP, Camera Operator, or Video Producer.
• Hands-on experience managing professional projects from briefs to final delivery.
• Proficiency with editing/color tools such as Lightroom, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro.
• Strong understanding of lighting, composition, framing and visual storytelling.
• Ability to explain technical and creative decisions in writing.
• Excellent written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate photographs and video clips to match project brief and target audience.
• Assess exposure, focus, color accuracy, framing, lens choice, and camera movement.
• Identify issues like noise, flicker, clipping, or wrong frame rates/formats.
• Ensure content aligns with brief and platform (print, web, social, broadcast, film).
• Provide concise written explanations supporting evaluations and decisions.

Skills

Photography

Cinematography

Camera operation

Video production

Written English communication

Education

Bachelor-level in photography/film or related field

Tools

Adobe Lightroom

Photoshop

DaVinci Resolve

Premiere Pro

Job description

Job Description: Photography and Cinematography ExpertRole Type: ContractorLocation: Remote – Worldwide

About the RoleWe are seeking experienced Photography and Cinematography Experts to evaluate professional photo and video content for a specialized project. This role is ideal for professionals with backgrounds in photography, cinematography, camera operation, or video production.

You will review photographs, video clips, and creative briefs, assess technical and visual quality, and provide clear written explanations for your decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate photographs and video clips to determine which best meets the project brief and target audience.
• Assess exposure, focus, color accuracy, framing, lens selection, and camera movement.
• Identify technical issues such as image noise, flickering, clipped highlights, and incorrect frame rates or formats.
• Ensure photo and video content aligns with the brief and intended platform, including print, web, social media, broadcast, or film.
• Provide concise written explanations supporting technical evaluations and creative decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience as a Photographer, Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, or Video Producer.
• Hands-on experience managing professional projects, including creative briefs, shooting, post-production, and final client delivery.
• Proficiency in professional cameras and editing or color-grading tools such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, or Premiere Pro.
• Strong understanding of lighting, composition, camera settings, framing, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to evaluate technical and creative quality and clearly explain decisions.
• Strong written English communication skills.

Selection Process

Photography and Cinematography Interview: Complete a brief conversation about your experience with photography, video production, camera operation, and post-production. No preparation or written assignment is required.

Experience Review: Your qualifications will be assessed against the project requirements.

Onboarding and Initial Task: Selected candidates will receive project guidelines and complete an initial task for review before proceeding.