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Paid First-Person Video Capture Jobs in United States
Record first-person video from your own point of view in the United States, as an individual or a team. Two projects are open here.
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- Country
- United States
- Open projects
- 2
- Who
- Individuals and teams
- Capture
- 360 camera or phone
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Which projects are open in United States?
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Study 4: First-Person Video Capture
Head-mounted, first-person video of one person doing one everyday activity, in 10-minute clips.
- 10,000 videos · 138 activities
- 8 countries · 200+ people on camera
- Insta360 X5, FreeFrame, 4608 × 4608
- Live capture
Phone Capture: USA
Wear your phone on a head mount and record first-person video of real work at commercial and industrial sites.
- Individuals and teams welcome
- Head-mounted phone, one camera
- Clips from 1 to 30 minutes
Study 4
What can I record for Study 4?
All five Study 4 environments are open in the United States. Contributors in Colorado, Illinois, Texas, Washington are not eligible.
| Environment | Where |
|---|---|
| Indoor Residential | At home |
| Outdoor Suburban | Yard, driveway, patio, garden and neighborhood, including neighborhood walks and bike rides |
| Outdoor Natural | Parks, beaches, lakes, trails and other natural spots |
| Indoor Commercial | Cafes, stores, offices |
| Outdoor Urban | City streets, markets, transit |
Example activities · Indoor Residential
- Hand Dishwashing at Sink Routine
- Ironing and Clothes Pressing Routine
- Bed Making and Linen Change Routine
- Furniture Assembly Routine
- Refrigerator and Pantry Organizing Routine
- Vacuuming Carpets and Floors Routine
Example activities · Outdoor Suburban
- Backyard Pool Skimming and Maintenance Routine
- Bird Feeder Filling and Wildlife Care Routine
- Car Interior Cleaning and Vacuuming Routine
- Car Tire and Fluid Check Routine
- Casual Neighborhood Walk Routine
Phone capture
What work can I record with a phone?
Commercial work comes first, and homes are welcome too. Plumbing, HVAC or electrical work is in highest demand.
| Task | Where it counts |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Service & Repair | Garage, repair shop, yard or fuel station. Not a home driveway. |
| Commercial Cleaning | Office, industrial or other commercial facility. Not a home. |
| Commercial Food Production | Bakery, food plant or brewery. Not a home kitchen. |
| Construction & Renovation Work | An active job site. A home under renovation is accepted. |
| Event Setup & Teardown | Event venue, hall or stage. |
| Farm, Field & Grounds Work | Working farm, nursery or maintained grounds. Not a home garden. |
| Hair Salon Work | Salon or barbershop. |
| Hotel Work | Hotel, resort, hostel or other lodging. |
| Industrial Laundry Operation | Bulk or industrial laundry facility. |
| Manufacturing & Production Work | Factory, plant or production workshop. |
| Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical | Homes, businesses or industrial sites, as long as it is real trade work. |
| Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Work | Front or back of house. |
| Retail & Store Work | Shop floor or stockroom. |
| Warehouse & Logistics Work | Warehouse, distribution center, loading dock or delivery operation. |
| Workshop & Fabrication Work | Wood, metal, print or finishing work in a workshop, sawmill, lumber yard or on site. |
Equipment
What equipment do I need?
Study 4 camera
- Device
- Insta360 X5 or X6
- Mode
- FreeFrame
- Lens
- Single-lens
- Mount
- Head-mounted, horizontally (camera turned on its side)
- Resolution
- 4608 × 4608
- Frame rate
- 30 fps
- Field of view
- 170°
- Audio
- On (voices redacted in post)
- Clip length
- 10 minutes
Phone capture
A recent phone from the accepted list, which includes Google Pixel 6 and newer and Samsung Galaxy S21 and newer. Check the full list on the scope page; no other phones can be used.
- Head-mounted at forehead level, angled down so your full palms and fingers stay in frame.
- Keep your hands the focus of every shot, with wrists and fingers visible throughout the task.
- Mount and adjust the phone before you hit record. Don’t include footage of putting it on or fixing it.
- One camera only. No chest mounts, no hand-held, no fixed or third-person cameras.
- Record your own hands doing the work. Never film someone else working.
Respect the workplace
- Post signage at the site and get written consent from any coworker who may appear on camera.
- If someone opts out, keep them out of frame or stop recording.
- Never record restrooms, locker rooms, break rooms, private offices, medical areas or lactation rooms.
- Keep payment cards, sensitive screens, confidential documents, customer details and health information out of frame.
Apply
How do I apply?
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Read the scope | Each project has a public scope page with the job, equipment and capture rules. Read it before you apply. |
| 2. Apply | Tell us where you are, which sites or activities you can record, and whether you are applying alone or as a team. |
| 3. Onboarding | Approved providers are walked through onboarding. The steps are on the provider onboarding page. |
| 4. Capture and upload | Record to the project rules and upload. Every clip is reviewed for quality before it counts. |
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FAQ
Common questions
- Are there paid first-person video capture jobs in United States?
- Two capture projects are open in the United States. Study 4 pays for head-mounted, 10-minute first-person videos of everyday activities on an Insta360 X5, and Phone Capture USA pays for head-mounted phone video of real work at commercial and industrial sites. Individuals and teams apply through one provider application.
- Can I apply as a team?
- Yes. Individuals and teams are welcome. Tell us in your application whether you are applying alone or as a team, and where you can record.
- What camera does Study 4 use?
- An Insta360 X5 or X6 in FreeFrame mode, single lens, head-mounted horizontally, at 4608 × 4608 and 30 fps with a 170° field of view. Hardware can be sourced for your team if needed.
- Which Study 4 environments are open in the United States?
- All five: Indoor Residential, Outdoor Suburban, Outdoor Natural, Indoor Commercial and Outdoor Urban. Contributors in Colorado, Illinois, Texas, Washington are not eligible.
- Which phones are accepted?
- A recent phone from the accepted list, which includes Google Pixel 6 and newer and Samsung Galaxy S21 and newer. Check the full list on the scope page; no other phones can be used.
- What work can I record?
- Real work at commercial and industrial sites, with plumbing, HVAC or electrical work in highest demand, followed by construction, auto services, event venues, restaurant kitchens and carpentry. Homes are welcome too.
- How do I start?
- Read the project scope page, then use Apply to Participate. Onboarding steps are on the provider onboarding page.
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Tell us where you work, which tasks or activities you can capture, and whether you are applying alone or as a team.