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Cinematography Prompting Specialist

Alignerr
San Francisco, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
Role Overview

The Cinematography Prompting Specialist reviews short video clips and translates on-screen visuals into clear, technically accurate shot descriptions and prompts. This role focuses on identifying composition, camera movement, framing, lighting, and visual intent, and turning them into structured descriptions used for high-consistency model training.

What You’ll Do

  • Watch short video clips and identify key shots and transitions
  • Describe framing, movement, blocking, lighting, and composition
  • Create structured prompts that capture the look, feel, and intent of each shot
  • Call out stylistic references when relevant
  • Follow internal templates for shot-level and sequence-level descriptions
  • Provide examples of effective vs. ineffective prompts when needed
  • Maintain consistent terminology, depth, and clarity across tasks

Must-Have

What You Bring

  • Background in cinematography, camera work, editing, or film studies
  • Ability to describe shots using film language and technical terminology
  • Strong attention to visual detail (composition, lens feel, movement)
  • Clear written communication and consistency across repetitive tasks

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience writing prompts for video or image generation tools
  • Professional experience as a DP, camera operator, director, or editor

Salary : $30 - $50

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