$70-100/hrAs published by the platform.
This is a remote evaluation role for film, theater and visual effects professionals who will compare pairs of AI-generated videos made from the same prompt. The work is to judge which clip better holds up to a professional eye on lighting, framing, camera direction, continuity, texture and performance, and to explain each choice in precise, set-floor language. It suits craft specialists who can ground their judgments in how a shot is actually built and who will take part in ongoing rounds as new models are released.
$70-100/hr
Pay as published by the platform. It is not a guarantee of income or hours.
Open to residents of: United States.
You apply on work.mercor.com: create a profile, complete a skills assessment, then get matched to projects that fit your background.
Official posting: https://work.mercor.com/jobs/list_AAABoUYJgC6FFGQLBmRFJZvf/film-video-craft-expert-camera-vfx-editing-performance
Last checked on October 17, 2026.
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