A practical definition
Video data contributors use a compatible smartphone, typically secured in a head-mounted phone holder, to capture their natural point of view while completing an eligible task. Hands, tools and the task should remain visible without turning the recording into a scripted demonstration.
Residential contributors may record eligible household activities such as cleaning or organizing. Commercial contributors record authentic routine work only in an eligible active workplace that matches the regional project.
The typical contribution workflow
A contributor chooses the correct regional project, provides accurate application information, follows the project-specific setup, reviews the recording standard and submits original footage for review.
- Confirm that your location and recording environment match the project.
- Use the same email address throughout application and setup.
- Record only eligible tasks you genuinely perform.
- Protect private information and obtain permission where required.
- Wait for recording review; submission alone does not make time payable.
What makes someone a strong contributor
The most useful skills are attention to detail, consistency, the ability to follow changing instructions and good judgment about safety and privacy. Professional filming experience is not the focus; reliable compliance with the project standard is.
What the role is not
This is not permission to record strangers, confidential workplace information or unsafe activities. It is also not a guarantee of employment, fixed weekly hours or automatic payment for all footage.
If a task, location or person cannot be recorded safely and with the required permission, do not record it.