Moderated Video Data Collection (Indoor Study) - San Francisco

Project Overview

We are seeking participants for a large-scale, in-person moderated video data collection study.

This is a paid indoor study where participants will record short video sessions using a secure data collection app on client-provided devices. A trained moderator will guide you throughout the process.

The goal is to collect high-quality video data to help improve AI systems in a responsible, inclusive, and representative way.

What You’ll Be Asked To Do

Live Session (Unmasked)

• Record one short video (15–20 seconds).

• Perform simple head movements.

• Record at multiple distances from the device.

• Submit portrait photos of yourself (used to generate masks).

• Each participant may complete one Live Session only.

Spoof Session (Masked)

• Record short videos using printed or digital face masks.

• Complete recordings under different lighting, distance, and framing conditions.

• Participants may complete multiple Spoof Sessions using different masks.

All sessions:

• Take place indoors only.

• Follow specific lighting and positioning guidelines.

• Are recorded on secure, client-provided devices.

Diversity & Demographic Representation (Key Requirement)

This project requires strong demographic diversity and inclusive representation.

We are actively recruiting participants across:

• All adult age groups (18–30, 31–45, 46–64, 65+)

• All genders (including non-binary participants)

• All skin tone categories

• Diverse hair styles, lengths, and colors.

We are particularly seeking representation from individuals identifying with the following ethnicities:

• African / African American origins

• Middle Eastern & North African

• Indigenous Peoples of North America

• East Asian (e.g., China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan)

• South Asian (e.g., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh)

• Southeast Asian (e.g., Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia)

• European (e.g., UK, Italy, Poland, Greece, Turkey, etc.)

• Latin American (e.g., Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Guatemala)

• Pacific Islander communities.

Participants may select multiple ethnic identities if applicable.

Authentic and balanced representation is essential for this study.

Application

As part of the screening process, we may request a recent photo/selfie to ensure balanced demographic representation.

This is used strictly for internal validation.

Location

This is an in-person indoor study - San Francisco

Compliance & Safety

• All participants must sign an Informed Consent Form (ICF).

• Sessions are moderated and supervised.

Who Should Apply

• Adults 18+

• Comfortable being recorded in a structured indoor setting.

• Available for an in-person session.

• Interested in contributing to responsible AI development.

No prior experience is required.