Earn $70 Recording Videos at Home for AI at Mindrift in Syracuse, NY

Record a set of short videos at home with your iPhone and TV, and get $70.

One-time task. $70 for one approved task, done once. About 1 to 1.5 hours, plus upload time on Wi-Fi.

Help train AI for smart TVs. You'll film a short video of your face, then a series of short videos in your living room while a set clip plays on your TV. Step-by-step instructions on YouTube show you exactly what to do, and you upload everything through the Mindrift app.

Mindrift connects people with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based.

What this opportunity involves

We're looking for US-based participants to record a short set of videos at home for a smart TV AI project. There is no prior experience required: you follow the video instructions and record with your own iPhone. On this project, participants will:

• Record a short video of their face;
• Record a series of short videos in their living room while a set clip plays on the TV, following the step-by-step YouTube instructions (sitting on the couch, moving in front of the TV, using a few everyday items);
• Set up the phone on a tripod or phone holder and keep the whole setup within about 10 ft of the TV;
• Upload all recordings through the Mindrift app over Wi-Fi.

It's a one-time task: once your recordings are approved, you're done and you get paid.

What we look for

This opportunity is a good fit for anyone in the US with a recent iPhone Pro and a living room with a TV who is looking for a quick, paid, one-time task. You will need:

• To be 18+, living in the US, and speak English or Spanish;
• An iPhone 15 Pro or newer Pro / Pro Max model with 256 GB or more and at least 70 GB free. iPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max and other phones can't record this task;
• A living room with a TV, a couch with 3+ seats facing it, and about 10 ft of open space. You need to be alone in the room while recording;
• A tripod or phone holder, a chair, glasses, a baseball cap and a blanket;
• A Wi-Fi connection for the upload.

This opportunity is not open to residents of Illinois, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Washington or Maryland.

Technical skills

• iPhone 15 Pro, 16 Pro, 17 Pro or newer, or the Pro Max version of any of these (iPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max and older models are not supported)
• 256 GB storage or more (128 GB won't work), with at least 70 GB free space
• Ability to install and use the Mindrift app on the phone
• Wi-Fi connection for uploading large video files

Additional requirements

• A living room with a TV and a couch with 3+ seats facing it
• About 10 ft of open space in front of the TV
• Alone in the room while recording
• A tripod or phone holder, a chair, glasses, a baseball cap and a blanket
• Must be able to appear on camera: the recordings include your face and are used as project deliverables (consent is collected during onboarding)

Language and Availability

• Language: English or Spanish
• Location: United States only, excluding Illinois, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Washington and Maryland
• Availability: a one-time task of about 1 to 1.5 hours, plus upload time; you choose when to record

How it works

Apply → Pass qualification(s) → Join the project → Record and upload the videos → Get paid

How to apply

Please confirm in your application which iPhone model you have (Pro / Pro Max, 15 or newer), its storage size, and the US state you live in.

Earnings

$70 for one approved task, paid once. The task is done once; repeat participation is only possible if approved by the project coordinator.

Project time expectations

This is a one-time task. Recording takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, plus upload time on Wi-Fi. You choose when to record. Recordings need to follow the instructions and meet the listed acceptance criteria to be approved.

Why this opportunity might be a great fit for you

• Quick, paid, one-time task you can do from home at a time that suits you;
• No experience needed: step-by-step video instructions show you exactly what to record;
• Take part in a real AI project for a leading tech company.