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Egocentric daily-activity data collection — apply to participate.
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Each clip is continuous, head-mounted, first-person video of you performing a normal "Day in a Life" activity in a real-world venue — authentic and unscripted, the way you'd naturally do it. Treat the routine as a guide, not a script. It's expected and OK if not every sub-step happens in every clip. The goal is a genuine "day in a life" feel.
Device
Insta360 X5
Mode
Freeframe
Lens
Single-lens
Resolution
4K (3840 x 2160)
Frame rate
30 fps
Field of view
MaxView (170 deg)
Aspect ratio
16:9 (horizontal)
Mount orientation
Horizontal / landscape
Horizon Lock
Off
Jitter blur
Off
Filter
Standard
Metering
Matrix
EV
0
This is the biggest change from Study 1. In Study 1, the X5 sat vertically (portrait) on the head strap. For Study 2 we need the camera turned on its side so it records horizontally (landscape). That requires one extra piece of hardware — the horizontal head mount adapter below. Clips submitted in the old vertical orientation will not be accepted for Study 2.

Vertical (portrait)
Same camera you already have — just don't mount it upright like this for Study 2

Horizontal (landscape)
Wide 16:9 frame, camera turned on its side on your forehead

The required 360 camera for all Study 2 captures
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Required head mount for hands-free first-person capture
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L-bracket that rotates the X5 on its side so Study 2 clips record horizontally
Buy on AmazonRentals are a great option for those who don't own the camera or don't want to purchase it. You can rent temporarily to complete the project and then return it. We've seen different rental services online, and we recommend them — sometimes as low as $50 for a week of rental.
Group activities have been removed from scope entirely. The House Party, Large Gathering, Board Games Night, and other multi-person routines are no longer part of Study 2 and will not be accepted.
Going forward, our goal is that no other person appears in your footage. Plan each shoot so you are the only one in frame — shoot at home when others are out, choose off-peak hours for any public routine, sit facing away from crowds, and keep the camera on your own hands, task, or the space in front of you rather than panning across people.
We know it may happen anyway — someone walks past in a store, another diner crosses the frame. That is okay. We will blur those faces in post. But treat it as the exception, not the plan: clips built around other people in frame are not acceptable.
The full list of Study 2 routines — including each protocol's ordered steps, status, and suggested objects — is in the Protocol Catalog below.
Jump to Protocol CatalogBelow is the full scope of protocols we are collecting data for in Study Two. Any qualified subcontractor can review the catalog and apply to participate. Each routine is tagged with a status so you can plan your capacity before you begin.
Cleared for capture. You may begin collecting data for these routines.
Every routine in the catalog is now approved for capture. Statuses can change if requirements are updated — always check this page before starting a new routine.
All captures must comply with these rules — applicants must confirm they can meet them
The full scope of routines we are collecting data for
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Can Opener, Medicine | [P3] Cup
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Can Opener, Corkscrew | [P3] Cup
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Can Opener, Corkscrew | [P3] Cup
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Can Opener | [P3] Cup
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Can Opener, Corkscrew | [P3] Cup
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Travel mug
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses | [P3] Shoes
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Hammer, Wrench, Screwdriver, Flashlight, Water Bottle | [P2] Writing instrument
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Travel mug
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Luggage, Backpack, Keys | [P2] Hats | [P3] Trolley / hand cart
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Keys, Purse, Wallet, Medicine, Hats, Luggage | [P2] Charger, Writing instrument | [P3] Shoes
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Medicine | [P2] Charger | [P3] Book, Tablets
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Travel mug
Note: Scenes should feel natural — not all participants will use multiple screens, but the setup should allow for it. Having a second screen (tablet / phone / laptop) present in the scene is preferred.
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Headphones, Water Bottle, Book | [P2] Charger | [P3] TV Remote, Tablets, Laptop, Game controller
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Headphones, Water Bottle | [P2] Writing instrument | [P3] Tablets
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Headphones, Water Bottle | [P2] Writing instrument | [P3] Tablets
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Headphones, Water Bottle, Travel mug | [P2] Charger, Writing instrument | [P3] Laptop, Tablets, Cup
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Headphones, Water Bottle | [P2] Charger, Writing instrument, Backpack | [P3] Laptop, Tablets, Book
Note: Some participants may have TV or music playing in the background — this is natural and acceptable.
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Travel mug | [P2] Writing instrument | [P3] Tablets, TV Remote
Note: Some participants may glance at their phone or have audio/video playing nearby — this is acceptable.
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle | [P3] Tablets
Note: Having a TV or screen on in the background is especially natural for knitting/crochet — encourage but do not require.
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Travel mug | [P2] Charger | [P3] Tablets, TV Remote, Book
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Headphones, Wallet, Purse, Water Bottle, Travel mug | [P2] Charger, Writing instrument, Backpack | [P3] Laptop, Tablets, Cup
Note: Solo capture — pick off-peak hours and a seat that faces away from other diners and staff.
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Wallet, Purse, Corkscrew | [P3] Cup
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Wallet, Headphones, Water Bottle | [P3] Cup
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Keys, Wallet, Purse, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle | [P2] Backpack
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Keys, Wallet, Purse, Watch, Glasses | [P2] Backpack | [P3] Shoes
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Keys, Wallet, Purse, Watch, Glasses, Drill, Hammer, Wrench, Screwdriver | [P2] Backpack
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Keys, Wallet, Purse, Watch, Glasses | [P2] Backpack
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Headphones, Water Bottle, Travel mug | [P2] Charger, Writing instrument | [P3] Laptop, Tablets, Cup
Note: Use an empty room. If you join a call, keep other participants' video off so no faces appear on screen.
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle | [P2] Writing instrument | [P3] Laptop, Tablets
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Headphones, Water Bottle, Travel mug | [P2] Charger | [P3] Cup, Laptop
Note: Keep the camera pointed at the stage, screen, or your own notes — do not pan across the audience.
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle | [P2] Writing instrument | [P3] Tablets
Note: Adult education settings only. Keep the camera on the board, screen, or your own desk — never on classmates.
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle | [P2] Writing instrument, Backpack | [P3] Book, Tablets
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Headphones, Water Bottle | [P2] Writing instrument, Backpack | [P3] Book, Laptop, Tablets
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle | [P2] Writing instrument | [P3] Book, Laptop, Tablets
Note: Keep the camera on the front of the room or your own notes — do not capture other attendees' faces.
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle | [P2] Writing instrument | [P3] Book
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Keys, Wallet, Purse, Watch, Glasses, Headphones, Travel mug, Hats, Luggage | [P2] Backpack
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Headphones, Water Bottle, Hats, Keys | [P2] Backpack
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Keys, Wallet, Purse, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Hats | [P2] Backpack
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Keys, Wallet, Purse, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Hats | [P3] Cup
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Keys, Wallet, Purse, Watch, Glasses, Headphones, Travel mug, Hats | [P2] Backpack
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Hats, Screwdriver | [P2] Camera
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Hats, Travel mug | [P2] Camera
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Hats | [P2] Camera
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Hats, Water Bottle, Wrench, Screwdriver, Keys
Note: Step "Walk dog through neighborhood streets" is under privacy review (public capture).
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Keys, Water Bottle, Hats, Glasses | [P2] Backpack
Note: Solo capture only — no other people (and no children) in frame.
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Hats, Water Bottle, Corkscrew | [P3] Cup
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Headphones, Water Bottle, Hats, First aid, Flashlight, Keys, Medicine | [P2] Backpack, Camera
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Water Bottle, Hats, First aid, Flashlight, Medicine, Keys, Luggage, Can Opener, Corkscrew | [P2] Backpack, Camera
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Hats, Travel mug | [P2] Writing instrument, Camera
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Hats, Keys | [P2] Writing instrument, Backpack, Camera
Suggested objects: [P1] Phone, Watch, Glasses, Water Bottle, Hats | [P2] Writing instrument | [P3] Tablets
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