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Narrator - Videos for Data Collection Project, AI training

Toptal 1mo ago
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Toptal is a global remote company that provides a freelancing platform, connecting businesses with software engineers, designers, finance experts, product managers, and project managers. The company has no headquarters.

About the Role

About the ClientOur client is involved in an innovative data-collection project, which focuses on creating video datasets for training AI models. These AI models are designed to learn from first-person (POV) video footage. The captured videos depict real people involved in hands-on tasks with a mounted phone on their head or chest, paired with spoken narration. The purpose is to enable the model to connect visual inputs (objects, hands, actions) with audio descriptions.Sub-areas for the videosHome & Daily Tasks: cleaning; laundry (sorting, folding); organizing a closet; house tours; pet care; packing luggage; loading appliances / dishwashingRepairs & DIY: home repair; gardening / farming; furniture assembly; woodworking; plumbing; electrical work; bicycle maintenance; soldering electronicsTextile & Craft Arts: sewing; knitting; crocheting; using a loom; leathercrafting; bookbinding; crafting jewelry; pottery / ceramicsProfessional Trades & Industrial: automotive repair / maintenance; warehousing / logistics; construction / woodworking; laboratory work; operating heavy machinery controls; assembly-line packagingHobbies & Arts: art – drawing; art – ceramics; art – painting; playing instruments; model building; outdoor survival / camping; calligraphyTechnology & Computing: using computers or devices (e.g. audio mixers); gaming; product demos; VR / AR interaction; 3D printer setup / maintenanceOutdoors & Activity: city tours; shopping; navigating public transitPersonal Care: haircut; applying makeup; detailed grooming routinesSpecialized & Professional: medical procedures; first aid training; professional barista workflows; culinary chef / knife work; lab protocols (pipetting, titrations)About the Role - NarratorWatches the POV video and describes the scene and task in first person, in English, as if explaining it to a model that can't see. Fluency and describing ability matter most; knowing the activity is not required.Deliverable — audio narration synced to the video, recorded after the footageLanguage — English; fluency is criterion #1Density — at least 25 words/min on average, no long silencesContent — 90%+ about the setting or task stepsRequired SkillsEnglish fluencyAbility to narrate pre-recorded videosAll details on the Acceptance Criteria will be shared prior to the work.RulesNo personal data on video — third-party faces, screens, documents, plates, addresses, mirror reflections.100% human narration — no TTS or synthetic voice.Engagement DetailsCompensation model: Hourly paid, considering the total number of hours for approved videos.Commitment Type: Flexible hours based on video submissions.Duration: Ongoing, with earnings based on the number of approved videos.Location: Remote, with flexible overlap with client's timezone.Start Date: Immediate start upon approval of test video.