Crossing Hurdles

Paid at-home video project · United States

Get paid to record everyday tasks at home.

$12 USDper approved video hourStart applicationFree to apply
At home · USAOfficial project sample

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At home · USARecord eligible everyday activities at home in the United States.

Use a compatible smartphone and phone headband to record original first-person videos of eligible household tasks in your own home. The rate is $12 USD for each approved video hour.

Applying is free. Use your real United States residence and state in the form.

What you need to participate

  1. 01

    Be 18 or olderCurrently reside in the United States

  2. 02

    Use a supported phoneiPhone 12+, Galaxy S21+, or Pixel 6+

  3. 03

    Record original household tasksUse your own compatible phone headband at home

Free to applyCrossing Hurdles and its recruiters will never ask you to pay them.

Approved hours, paid weeklyOnly approved recording hours are paid. Payments are processed every Sunday by bank transfer, Wise, or PayPal, depending on availability.

Questions? Contact official candidate support: support@crossinghurdles.com

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Application form

Apply for USA Residential

Tell us about your United States residence, household recording setup, and availability. After a successful submission, you will download Shift and complete its in-app setup.

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How it works

Three steps to submit an accurate application.

Confirm the USA residential requirements, review the shared recording example, and submit your information for this opportunity.

01

Confirm your eligibility

You must be 18 or older, currently live in the United States, and select your real state of residence.

02

Review the recording style

Watch the shared residential sample and confirm that you have a supported phone and your own compatible phone headband.

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Submit and set up Shift

After your application is saved, download Shift from an official link, enter the USA Residential partner code, and follow the in-app instructions to start recording at home.

Wipe down a sink

Keep the work area and both hands visible while completing one natural, continuous action.

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Residential example only. Your assigned task may differ; always follow the instructions for your project.

Real contributor experiences

Real stories from the people behind the recordings.

These verified stories come from contributors across Crossing Hurdles projects and may describe a different region, tool, or onboarding process.

3 of 5: Josue

My experience with the project has been very positive. I like that it turns simple everyday tasks, like organizing a room or doing household chores, into something meaningful by rewarding contributors for completing everyday tasks.

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It's a unique idea that makes ordinary daily activities feel more valuable.

Like any project, there have been a few technical issues with the app from time to time, but overall the experience has been great, and the Crossing Hurdles team has always continued improving the project.

To future contributors, I'd say to be consistent, follow the instructions carefully, and enjoy the process. It's a simple and rewarding opportunity, and every contribution helps.

Josue

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Individual experiences vary. For USA Residential, the rate is $12 USD per approved video hour. Selection, task availability, approved time, and earnings are not guaranteed.

Care for a plant at the sink

Record the task steadily from setup through completion without cutting away.

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Residential example only. Your assigned task may differ; always follow the instructions for your project.

See exactly what to do

See the expected first-person recording style.

This is the same sample used for LATAM Residential. It shows the first-person camera angle, task framing, and video quality expected for household recordings.

See a recording example

Shared residential example: use it to understand framing and quality. Your own recording must be original and completed in your own United States residence.

Required equipmentYou must independently obtain and provide the required head-mounted phone holder at your own expense. If you purchase one, its cost is not reimbursed.

  1. 01Record from a first-person view
  2. 02Complete one clear everyday task
  3. 03Keep the phone secure and the task visible
  4. 04Submit only your own original recordings

Put household supplies away

Show the full movement and final placement from a clear first-person angle.

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Residential example only. Your assigned task may differ; always follow the instructions for your project.

Before you apply

Everything you need to know.

Clear requirements, transparent next steps, and no application or recruitment fees.

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What is the USA Residential opportunity?

It is an at-home video project for eligible adults who currently reside in the United States. Participants record original first-person videos of eligible household tasks.

What is the pay rate?

The rate is $12 USD per approved video hour. Only video time that meets the requirements and is approved is eligible for payment.

How is location checked?

The form asks you to declare that you live in the United States and select your current state. Provide truthful information; opening the page does not confirm eligibility.

Is the sample made for this exact project?

The sample is the shared LATAM Residential example. It is shown here to demonstrate the first-person angle, task framing, and quality expected for residential recordings.

Do I need the existing upload app or partner portal?

No. USA Residential uses Shift instead. After the form is saved, use the official Shift links and partner code shown on this project's confirmation page.

USA residential opportunity

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Review the $12 USD approved-hour rate, confirm your state and equipment, and submit accurate information in about one minute.

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