Film Scene Description Specialist

Alignerr Corp.; United States; Remote; CAD 21,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Film Scene Description Specialist to watch short video clips and translate what you see into rich, structured descriptions that help AI models learn the language of cinema. This remote, hourly-contract role offers flexible scheduling (10–40 hours per week) and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI research by detailing camera moves, framing, pacing, and mood.

No professional film experience required; a passion for film and clear, precise writing will help you

Qualifications

• Able to describe visuals clearly and systematically without dialogue.
• Strong structured writing with attention to detail and consistency.
• Willing to re-watch clips to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently.

Responsibilities

• Watch short clips and break them down into beat-by-beat visual descriptions.
• Describe camera movement, framing, blocking, pacing, and mood in precise language.
• Convey tone and emotional subtext using purely visual indicators — no dialogue.
• Follow standardized formatting guidelines to produce scene summaries and beat breakdowns.
• Maintain quality and consistency across a high volume of scene descriptions.

Skills

Structured writing

Attention to detail

Independent work

Visual storytelling

Education

Film studies background

Job description

Film Scene Description Specialist (AI Training)

What if your love of film and your eye for visual storytelling could directly influence how AI understands the language of cinema? We're looking for Film Scene Description Specialists to watch short video clips and translate what they see into rich, structured descriptions — helping cutting-edge AI models learn how scenes are composed, paced, and emotionally charged.

About The Role

Film Scene Description Specialist (AI Training)

What if your love of film and your eye for visual storytelling could directly influence how AI understands the language of cinema? We're looking for Film Scene Description Specialists to watch short video clips and translate what they see into rich, structured descriptions — helping cutting-edge AI models learn how scenes are composed, paced, and emotionally charged.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Watch short film and video clips and break them down into structured, beat-by-beat visual descriptions
• Describe camera movement, framing, blocking, pacing, and mood in precise, consistent language
• Convey tone and emotional subtext using purely visual indicators — no reliance on dialogue
• Follow standardized formatting guidelines to produce scene summaries and beat breakdowns
• Maintain quality and consistency across a high volume of scene descriptions

Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Passionate about film, television, or visual storytelling in any form
• Able to describe what you see clearly and systematically — without referencing what characters say
• Strong structured writing skills with an eye for detail and consistency
• Comfortable re-watching clips to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
• No professional film or media experience required

Nice to Have

• Background in film studies, screenwriting, photography, or visual arts
• Experience writing shot lists, scene breakdowns, or production notes
• Familiarity with cinematography terminology such as framing, depth of field, or mise-en-scène

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
• Put your passion for visual storytelling to use in a way that directly shapes how AI perceives the world
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch