Study 4 · Actively capturing
Study 4: Paid First-Person Video Capture Project
One person, one everyday activity, one continuous 10-minute clip, recorded from your own point of view. Study 4 needs at least 200 different people wearing the camera, so teams that can bring several contributors are especially welcome.
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- Videos
- 10,000
- Activities
- 138
- Countries
- 8
- People on camera
- 200+
The job
What is the job?
Head-mounted, first-person video of one person doing one everyday activity, in 10-minute clips.
| 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. |
Camera
What camera setup is required?
Every Study 4 clip uses the same camera configuration. Hardware can be sourced for your team if needed.
- 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
Rules
What are the capture rules?
Follow these on every clip to get credit.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| One person only | Solo, one-person activities. No social gatherings and no one else participating. |
| Limited talking | Keep talking to a minimum. Audio stays on; any voices are redacted in post. |
| No intentional bystanders | Never film other people on purpose. If someone walks through the frame by accident, incidental bystanders are blurred in post. |
| One activity, 10 minutes | The activity clearly starts and ends inside the clip. |
| Everyday activities only | No extreme sports. |
| Object marking | Every video must be object-marked to get credit. |
| Food captures | List the specific foods and ingredients in the video’s object field, not just “food”. |
| Screened-device sessions | Follow the 5-step protocol, with no sensitive or personal information visible on screen. |
Environments
Where can I record?
Study 4 spans 138 everyday activities. Outside the US, three environments are open; the US adds two more.
| Environment | Where | Open in |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor Residential | At home | All 8 countries |
| Outdoor Suburban | Yard, driveway, patio, garden and neighborhood, including neighborhood walks and bike rides | All 8 countries |
| Outdoor Natural | Parks, beaches, lakes, trails and other natural spots | All 8 countries |
| Indoor Commercial | Cafes, stores, offices | United States only |
| Outdoor Urban | City streets, markets, transit | United States only |
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
The full list of 138 activities is on the Study 4 scope page.
Countries
Which countries are open?
In the US, contributors in Colorado, Illinois, Texas, Washington are not eligible.
Onboarding
How does onboarding work?
Watch the walkthrough before you apply or send a quote. Teams that can bring several contributors are especially welcome.
Providers
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FAQ
Common questions
- What is Study 4?
- Study 4 is an ongoing first-person video capture project: 10,000 head-mounted videos across 138 everyday activities in 8 countries, with 200+ distinct people on camera. Each clip is one continuous 10-minute recording on an Insta360 X5 in FreeFrame mode at 4608 × 4608. Individuals and teams apply through the provider application.
- Which countries is Study 4 open in?
- The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, India, Singapore, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. In the US, contributors in Colorado, Illinois, Texas and Washington are not eligible.
- What camera do I need for Study 4?
- An Insta360 X5 or X6 in FreeFrame mode, single lens, head-mounted horizontally, recording 4608 × 4608 at 30 fps with a 170° field of view and audio on. Hardware can be sourced for your team if needed.
- What can I record?
- One person doing one everyday activity, in one continuous 10-minute clip that starts and ends inside the clip. Outside the US the environments are Indoor Residential, Outdoor Suburban and Outdoor Natural. In the US, Indoor Commercial and Outdoor Urban are open too.
- Can other people appear in Study 4 videos?
- Never film other people on purpose. Study 4 is solo, one-person activities. If someone walks through the frame by accident, incidental bystanders are blurred in post, and voices are redacted.
- Do I need filming experience?
- No. New teams are welcome and no filming experience is needed. Watch the onboarding walkthrough, then apply or send a quote for your team.
Actively capturing
Ready to capture?
Tell us where you are, what you can record and whether you are applying alone or as a team. Teams quoting Study 4 volume can send a quote.