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360° Video Recorder (Insta360 / GoPro MAX) at micro1
Participants film themselves from a third-person view using a 360-degree or wide-angle camera, producing footage of walking, moving through changing scenery, riding in vehicles and animal-mounted recordings. The footage is used to train AI systems. Payment depends on how much video passes quality review, and the start date depends on when mounting gear arrives.
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What you would do
- Record continuous clips of everyday movement through indoor and outdoor environments
- Film vehicle navigation with the camera securely fixed to the vehicle
- Keep your full body and surroundings in frame from above and behind
- Follow the collection and safety instructions for each assignment
What the listing asks for
- Owns or can use a camera with at least 170 degree field of view and 720p recording
- Examples include Insta360 models, DJI Osmo 360 and GoPro MAX or MAX2
- Third-person mount such as a backpack rig with an extension pole, for body-in-frame shots
- Each continuous clip must run at least 60 seconds
- Preferred: owning a suitable backpack rig or vehicle mount already, which may allow an earlier start
Suits people who already own a compatible 360 or wide-angle camera, are comfortable filming themselves outdoors and in vehicles, and can wait for any mounting equipment to arrive.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Role Title: 360° Video Recorder (Insta360 / GoPro MAX)
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
micro1 is engaging 360° Video Recorders (Insta360 / GoPro MAX) to contribute to a customer's project by capturing immersive, high-quality footage with leading 360° camera equipment. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform.
We are looking for individuals to collect third-person video across several real-world capture types, including movement through changing environments, vehicle navigation, and animal-mounted POV recordings. Recordings should focus on continuous movement, changing scenery, and natural navigation through the environment.
Camera Requirements
You must already own or have access to a compatible camera with
A minimum 170° field of view (FOV)
A minimum recording resolution of 720p
Compatible camera examples include
Insta360 (Any model)
DJI Osmo 360
GoPro MAX, MAX2
Other action or 360° cameras that meet the minimum 170° FOV and 720p requirements or supports reframing.
Mounting Equipment
You do not need to already own the required mounting equipment to apply.
Depending on the task, you may need
A rigid backpack, harness, or similar third-person mounting rig with an extension arm or pole
A secure vehicle camera mount for vehicle navigation recordings
Already owning a compatible backpack or vehicle mount is a plus and may allow you to begin collecting sooner.
Reasonable equipment costs for required mounting hardware may be reimbursed.
Examples of compatible third-person mounting rigs include
Insta360 Third-Person Backpack Mount and other harness-mounted extension system
Third-Person Camera Setup
The camera must be
Mounted above and behind you
Angled slightly downward
Positioned far enough back to keep your entire body consistently visible
Stable enough to maintain the required third-person perspective during normal movement
If using a camera with less than 360° FOV, the mounting setup must position the camera far enough away to keep your entire body in frame while also capturing the surrounding environment.
Your full body should remain visible throughout normal movement without frequently leaving the frame.
Handheld selfie sticks, chest mounts, shoulder clips, and stationary tripods do not meet the required third-person perspective.
Expected Recording Tasks may include
Natural everyday activities
Indoor and outdoor activities
Walking and moving through different environments
Vehicle navigation and driving-related recordings
Other similar real-world activities provided in the collection instructions
For vehicle navigation tasks, the camera must be securely mounted to the vehicle.
Recording Requirements
Capture a variety of activities and environments
Each continuous clip must be at least 60 seconds long
Record at a minimum resolution of 720p
Follow the required camera position for each assigned task
Keep the relevant activity and surrounding environment consistently visible
Follow all provided recording and safety instructions
Examples of recording style we are after
Compensation
Rate: $20 per hour of approved video (PPT)
Payment is based on the duration of video that successfully passes quality review and is accepted for delivery.
Start Timeline & Availability
- Roles are being filled with immediate availability, with your starting time dependent on the shipping time of equipment to your home.
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Pay and terms
The listing states $20 per hour of approved video. That is micro1's listed rate for the project. It is not a promise of earnings, and the listing does not guarantee a number of hours.
micro1 engages experts as contractors. Its help library says payments are made in USD twice a month and that contracts and payroll run through Deel. Payments cannot be processed until identity verification there is complete. Read our micro1 review for what workers say about project availability and support.
Before you apply
Collection listings usually specify the device, the setting and the number of items. Read the equipment and location requirements first, because they decide whether you can take part.
Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
How can I create 360 videos?
For micro1's 360 Video Recorder role, you film with a compatible camera you already own or can access, such as an Insta360, DJI Osmo 360 or GoPro MAX, with at least a 170 degree field of view and 720p resolution. The camera sits above and behind you on a third-person mount so your whole body stays in frame, and each continuous clip must run at least 60 seconds. You do not need to own the mounting gear to apply.
What is a 360 video?
A 360 video is footage from a camera that records in every direction at once, so the viewing angle can be chosen or reframed later. In this micro1 listing, contributors film themselves from a third-person position above and behind them, using a compatible camera with a minimum 170° field of view, and the footage is used to train AI systems.
What is 360 immersive video?
Immersive video is footage meant to make a viewer feel placed inside the scene, usually shot with a 360-degree or wide-angle camera. This listing describes the footage as training material for AI systems, covering walking, changing scenery and vehicle recordings, and it does not mention headset viewing. It states $20 per hour of approved video, paid only for footage that passes quality review.
What is VR 360 video?
VR 360 video usually means 360-degree footage that is watched in a virtual reality headset. This micro1 listing does not mention headsets or VR. It asks contributors to record continuous clips of at least 60 seconds, at a minimum of 720p, so the footage can be used to train AI systems, and it says nothing about how the footage might be shown to viewers.
How much does the 360° Video Recorder (Insta360 / GoPro MAX) role at micro1 pay?
The listing states $20 per hour of approved video. That is micro1's listed rate for the project, not a promise of earnings, and hours are not guaranteed. Check the listing itself for the current figure.
Is the 360° Video Recorder (Insta360 / GoPro MAX) role remote?
The listing calls it remote work and does not name a country limit. micro1 says it hires globally but cannot hire in a list of excluded countries, so read the eligibility line on the listing and in your application before you start.
How do I apply for the 360° Video Recorder (Insta360 / GoPro MAX) role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other video and photo data collection roles on this site are linked below.
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Sources and method
- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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