Cinematography Prompting Specialist

Alignerr Corp.; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. is seeking a Cinematography Prompting Specialist (AI Training) to translate video clips into precise, technically rich shot descriptions. You will write structured prompts that capture the look, feel, and intent of each shot for AI video models, drawing on professional film language.

The role is an hourly contract, fully remote, with flexible scheduling. A strong background in cinematography or related fields and the ability to maintain consistent terminology across tasks is

Qualifications

• Background in cinematography, camera operation, film editing, or film studies.
• Ability to describe shots using professional film language and technical terminology.
• Strong eye for visual detail—composition, lens characteristics, movement, and lighting.
• Clear, consistent written communication across repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Watch video clips and identify key shots, transitions, and visual moments.
• Describe framing, camera movement, blocking, lighting, and composition using film terminology.
• Write prompts that capture look, feel, and intent of each shot.
• Reference stylistic influences or visual approaches when applicable.
• Follow internal templates for shot-level and sequence-level descriptions.

Skills

Cinematography knowledge

Camera operation

Film editing

Film studies

Technical terminology

Job description

Cinematography Prompting Specialist (AI Training)

We're looking for film and camera professionals to help train next-generation AI video models. As a Cinematography Prompting Specialist, you'll watch short video clips and translate what you see into precise, technically rich shot descriptions — the kind only someone with a trained eye can write.

Cinematography Prompting Specialist (AI Training)

About The Role

We're looking for film and camera professionals to help train next-generation AI video models. As a Cinematography Prompting Specialist, you'll watch short video clips and translate what you see into precise, technically rich shot descriptions — the kind only someone with a trained eye can write.

Your work directly shapes how AI understands and generates visual content. If you've spent time behind a camera, in an edit suite, or studying film, this is a rare opportunity to put that expertise to work in the AI space.

• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: Flexible — work on your own schedule

What You'll Do

• Watch short video clips and identify key shots, transitions, and visual moments
• Describe framing, camera movement, blocking, lighting, and composition using accurate film terminology
• Write structured prompts that capture the look, feel, and intent of each shot
• Reference relevant stylistic influences or visual approaches when applicable
• Follow internal templates for both shot-level and sequence-level descriptions
• Distinguish between effective and ineffective prompts and provide examples when needed
• Maintain consistent terminology, depth, and quality across all tasks

Must-Have

Who You Are

• Background in cinematography, camera operation, film editing, or film studies
• Ability to describe shots using professional film language and technical terminology
• Strong eye for visual detail — composition, lens characteristics, movement, and lighting
• Clear, consistent written communication across repetitive tasks

Nice To Have

• Experience writing prompts for AI video or image generation tools
• Professional credits as a DP, camera operator, director, or editor
• Familiarity with AI training workflows or data annotation

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects shaping the future of video generation
• Fully remote and asynchronous — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance flexibility with meaningful, intellectually engaging work
• Contribute to AI development that directly benefits the creative and film community
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension