Study 4
10,000 first-person, head-mounted videos across 8 countries
10,000
Videos
9,901 still open
138
Activities
136 still open
8
Countries
200+
Distinct people on camera
10-minute
Clips
Study 4 is twice the size of Study 3 and needs at least 200 different people wearing the camera, so we want systemized teams that can scale production with boots on the ground. If you're building a team, bring multiple people: contributor diversity is a hard requirement. We can source hardware for your team if needed.
Watch the Study 4 onboarding video
A 13-minute walkthrough of how Study 4 capture works. Watch it before you apply or send a quote.
What's open where
Almost all of Study 4 is open outside the US.
Open in all 8 countries
9,208 videos still needed
126 open activities, 2 filled (93% of what is still open)
Indoor Residential + Outdoor Suburban + Outdoor Natural
USA only
693 videos still needed
10 open activities (7% of what is still open)
Indoor Commercial + Outdoor Urban
New: Outdoor Natural and Outdoor Suburban activities, including parks, beaches, lakes, trails and neighborhood walks, are now open to teams in all 8 countries.
Review Scope of Work
Understand the job, equipment, and capture requirements
The Job in One Paragraph
Each video is one continuous 10-minute, head-mounted, first-person recording of one person doing one everyday activity, authentic and unscripted.
No intentional bystanders. Never film other people on purpose. Pick times and places where you're on your own. If someone walks through the frame by accident, that's OK: we blur incidental bystanders in post.
One person only
No social gatherings, no one else participating.
Limited talking
Keep talking to a minimum. Audio stays ON; any voices are redacted by our team in post.
One activity, 10 minutes
The activity clearly starts and ends inside the clip.
No extreme sports
Everyday activities only.
Object marking required
Every video must be object-marked to get credit.
Camera Settings (Required)
Device
Insta360 X5 or X6
Mode
Freeframe
Lens
Single-lens
Mount
Head-mounted, horizontally
Resolution
4608 × 4608
Frame rate
30 fps
Field of view
170°
Audio
On (voices redacted)
Clip length
10 minutes
Study 4 resolution changes from Study 3: 4608 × 4608 (square), not 3840 ×2160. We'll walk every team through exact in-camera settings at onboarding.
Mount the camera HORIZONTALLY
Just like Study 2, the X5 and X6 record best turned on their side so it captures a wide horizontal (landscape) frame — do not leave it vertical (portrait) on the head strap. Use the horizontal head mount adapter and confirm the orientation in the app before you start each clip.
Vertical (portrait)
Don't mount the camera upright like this
Horizontal (landscape)
Wide frame, camera turned on its side on your forehead
Hardware
Same kit as Study 3. Buy it, rent the camera, or upgrade to the X6.
- RequiredInsta360 X5 CameraApproved 360 camera for Study 4 capturesBuy on Amazon
- Required
Head Strap MountRequired head mount for hands-free first-person captureBuy on Amazon - Required
Horizontal Mount AdapterL-bracket that turns the camera on its side so clips record horizontallyBuy on Amazon
Insta360 X6 Camera
The newer X6 is an optional upgrade, with higher-resolution 8K 360 capture. Both the X5 and X6 are fully approved for Study 4. The X6 is for providers who prefer the latest model.
Buy on AmazonRentals Are Also Available (US only)
Rentals 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 recommend Lensrentals.com, a trusted camera rental service with the Insta360 X5 available by the week. They ship anywhere in the U.S. in 24 hours or less. Lensrentals is available to US-based contributors only.
Outside the US?Rentals aren't available in your country, but we can help source cameras for your team. Mention it when you apply.
Here is our Study 3 video
Study 3 was a success. Study 4 is twice the size.
Capture teams across 8 countries delivered head-mounted, first-person video of everyday activities for Study 3. That result is why Study 4 exists: the same job, the same cameras, and twice the volume. Join the next one.
- Head-mounted, first-person video of everyday activities
- Insta360 cameras worn horizontally at forehead level
- Teams recruited and working across 8 countries
Same job, twice the scale
- Videos
- Half10,000
- People on camera
- Half200+
- Countries
- 88
Worked on Study 3? You already know the job. New teams are welcome too, and no filming experience is needed.
Locations
Where you can record, by country
USA
UK
Canada
India
Singapore
South Africa
New Zealand
Australia
USA
- All 138 activities are open, both residential and public.
- Not eligible: contributors in Colorado, Illinois, Texas or Washington.
UK, Canada, India, Singapore, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia
- Indoor Residential (67 activities): at home.
- Outdoor Suburban (49 activities): yard, driveway, patio, garden and neighborhood, including neighborhood walks and bike rides.
- Outdoor Natural (12 activities): parks, beaches, lakes, trails and other natural spots.
- Not open outside the USA: Indoor Commercial (cafes, stores, offices) and Outdoor Urban (city streets, markets, transit).
| Environment | USA | Other 7 countries |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor ResidentialAt home | 67 activities open | 67 activities open |
| Outdoor SuburbanYard, driveway, patio, garden and neighborhood, including walks and bike rides | 49 activities open | 49 activities open |
| Outdoor NaturalParks, beaches, lakes, trails and other natural spots | 12 activities open | 12 activities open |
| Indoor CommercialCafes, stores, offices | 4 activities open | Not open |
| Outdoor UrbanCity streets, markets, transit | 6 activities open | Not open |
| Total open | 138 | 126 |
Eligibility & Hard Conditions
Applicants must confirm they can meet every one of these
- Insta360 X5 or X6 (we can help source cameras).
- Located in one of the 8 countries (US contributors: not in CO, IL, TX or WA).
- Outside the USA: Indoor Residential, Outdoor Suburban and Outdoor Natural activities only.
- Signed subcontractor agreement and consent before your first assignment.
- Solo, one-person activities only.
- No intentional bystanders in outdoor captures.
- Limited talking. Any voices are redacted in post.
- Object marking on every video.
- Food captures: list the specific foods and ingredients in the video's object field.
- Screened-device sessions: follow the 5-step protocol, with no sensitive or personal information visible on screen.
Activity List
138 activities (136 still open) and 9,901 videos still needed across 5 environments
Each activity needs at least 20 videos. Categories open in all 8 countries are listed first, and activities are sorted by the number of videos still needed.
Special capture types
Screened-device sessions (28 activities)
7 devices (e-reader, game console, laptop, monitor, smartphone, tablet, TV). Indoor sessions are shot in the dark and indoors (all 8 countries). Outdoor sessions are shot in sunlight and outdoors (all 8 countries).
Every session follows 5 steps
- 1Device inactive
- 2Activate and interact
- 3Foreground activity with the device still visible
- 4Set it aside
- 5Return and deactivate
No sensitive info or personal information visible on screen.
Food captures (24 activities)
If food is visible, list the specific foods and ingredients (for example “banana, peanut butter, bread”, not just “food”) in the video's object field.
Chewing gum (about 10% of captures)
Not a separate activity. On some captures the contributor chews gum the whole time. We'll tell teams which ones at assignment.
All activities
Showing 138 of 138 activities (9,901 of 9,901 videos still needed)
- Furniture Rearranging and Room Refresh Routine84still needed
- Game Console Screened Device Session Indoorsscreen84still needed
- Game Console Screened Device Session in the Darkscreen84still needed
- Gift Wrapping and Present Prep Routine84still needed
- Hand Dishwashing at Sink Routine84still needed
- Home Bar or Coffee Station Setup Routine84still needed
- Home HIIT and Bodyweight Circuit84still needed
- Home Workout with Weights or Resistance Bands Session84still needed
- Homemade Pasta or Dumpling Making Sessionfood84still needed
- Indoor Air Filter and Purifier Maintenance Routine84still needed
- Indoor Pet Feeding and Grooming Routine84still needed
- Indoor Window and Mirror Washing Routine84still needed
- Ironing and Clothes Pressing Routine84still needed
- Jewelry and Silver Polishing Routine84still needed
- Kitchen Recycling and Compost Sorting Routinefood84still needed
- Laptop Screened Device Session Indoorsscreen84still needed
- Laptop Screened Device Session in the Darkscreen84still needed
- Leftovers Packing and Food Storage Routinefood84still needed
- Manicure and Nail Care Routine84still needed
- Mat Free Stretching and Yoga Routine84still needed
- Model Kit or Building Block Session84still needed
- Monitor Screened Device Session Indoorsscreen84still needed
- Monitor Screened Device Session in the Darkscreen84still needed
- New Appliance Unboxing and Setup Routine84still needed
- Party Decoration and Balloon Setup Routine84still needed
- Pet Play and Training Session84still needed
- Pickling, Fermenting and Jar Canning Routinefood84still needed
- Refrigerator and Pantry Organizing Routinefood84still needed
- Sandwich and Snack Assembly Routinefood84still needed
- Seasonal Clothing Storage Swap Routine84still needed
- Sewing Button or Small Garment Repair Routine84still needed
- Shoe and Coat Closet Organizing Routine84still needed
- Aquarium and Fish Tank Maintenance Routine83still needed
- Bed Making and Linen Change Routine83still needed
- Candle Making or Home Fragrance Session83still needed
- Closet and Wardrobe Reorganizing Routine83still needed
- Craft Supply and Art Desk Organizing Routine83still needed
- Dance Practice at Home Session83still needed
- Dance Video Game Session83still needed
- Dishwasher Loading and Unloading Routine83still needed
- E-Reader Screened Device Session Indoorsscreen83still needed
- E-Reader Screened Device Session in the Darkscreen83still needed
- Fruit and Vegetable Washing and Chopping Routinefood83still needed
- Shoe Cleaning and Polishing Routine83still needed
- Smartphone Screened Device Session Indoorsscreen83still needed
- Smartphone Screened Device Session in the Darkscreen83still needed
- Smoothie and Juice Making Routinefood83still needed
- Snack Break during Homework Sessionfood83still needed
- Snack and Tea while Reading Routinefood83still needed
- Snacking while Folding Laundry Routinefood83still needed
- Snacking while Watching a Show Routinefood83still needed
- Snacking while Working at a Desk Routinefood83still needed
- Solo Jigsaw Puzzle or Tabletop Game Session83still needed
- Stair Climbing Session83still needed
- Stationary Bike or Treadmill Session83still needed
- Suitcase and Travel Bag Packing Routine83still needed
- Surface Dusting and Wipe Down Routine83still needed
- Table Setting and Clearing Routine83still needed
- Table Tennis or Foosball Session83still needed
- Tablet Screened Device Session Indoorsscreen83still needed
- Tablet Screened Device Session in the Darkscreen83still needed
- Television Screened Device Session Indoorsscreen83still needed
- Television Screened Device Session in the Darkscreen83still needed
- Unpacking Boxes after a Move Routine83still needed
- Vacuuming Carpets and Floors Routine83still needed
- Casual Small Plant Watering Routine78still needed
- Furniture Assembly Routine78still needed
No intentional bystanders. Never film other people on purpose. Pick times and places where you're on your own. If someone walks through the frame by accident, that's OK: we blur incidental bystanders in post.
- Backyard Lawn Game Setup and Play Routine63still needed
- Backyard Pool Skimming and Maintenance Routine63still needed
- Bird Feeder Filling and Wildlife Care Routine63still needed
- Car Interior Cleaning and Vacuuming Routine63still needed
- Car Snow and Ice Removal Routine63still needed
- Car Tire and Fluid Check Routine63still needed
- Casual Neighborhood Walk RoutineNew62still needed
- Driveway Basketball or Ball Game Session62still needed
- E-Reader Screened Device Session Outdoorsscreen62still needed
- E-Reader Screened Device Session in Sunlightscreen62still needed
- Exterior Window Washing Routine62still needed
- Fence and Deck Painting or Staining Routine62still needed
- Front Porch and Entryway Organizing Routine62still needed
- Game Console Screened Device Session Outdoorsscreen62still needed
- Game Console Screened Device Session in Sunlightscreen62still needed
- Garden Hose and Sprinkler Setup Routine62still needed
- Hammock Relaxing Session62still needed
- Household Trash Recycling and Bin Cleaning Routine62still needed
- Hula Hoop Session62still needed
- Kite Flying Session62still needed
- Laptop Screened Device Session Outdoorsscreen62still needed
- Laptop Screened Device Session in Sunlightscreen62still needed
- Mailbox and Package Retrieval Routine62still needed
- Monitor Screened Device Session Outdoorsscreen62still needed
- Monitor Screened Device Session in Sunlightscreen62still needed
- Neighborhood Bike Ride RoutineNew62still needed
- Outdoor Chair Relaxing and Reading Session62still needed
- Outdoor Clothesline Drying Routine62still needed
- Outdoor Composting Routine62still needed
- Outdoor Dog Bathing Routine62still needed
- Outdoor Furniture Assembly and Setup Routine62still needed
- Outdoor Grill Cleaning and Maintenance Routine62still needed
- Outdoor Seasonal Decoration Setup Routine62still needed
- Outdoor Shed Organizing Routine62still needed
- Outdoor String Lights and Patio Lighting Setup Routine62still needed
- Outdoor Surface Sweeping Routine62still needed
- Patio Container Gardening Routine62still needed
- Patio Furniture Cleaning and Cover Routine62still needed
- Porch or Patio Meal and Relaxing Routinefood62still needed
- Smartphone Screened Device Session Outdoorsscreen62still needed
- Smartphone Screened Device Session in Sunlightscreen62still needed
- Tablet Screened Device Session Outdoorsscreen62still needed
- Tablet Screened Device Session in Sunlightscreen62still needed
- Television Screened Device Session Outdoorsscreen62still needed
- Television Screened Device Session in Sunlightscreen62still needed
- Yard Work Water and Snack Break Routinefood62still needed
- Picnic Setup and Outdoor Dining Routinefood54still needed
- Garden Backyard Plein Air Painting Session32still needed
- Full Yard Maintenance RoutineFilled
No intentional bystanders. Never film other people on purpose. Pick times and places where you're on your own. If someone walks through the frame by accident, that's OK: we blur incidental bystanders in post.
- Berry or Fruit Picking RoutineNewfood63still needed
- Birdwatching with Binoculars SessionNew63still needed
- Disc Golf SessionNew62still needed
- Fishing Cast and Reel SessionNew62still needed
- Fishing Session at a Lake or PondNew62still needed
- Nordic Walking SessionNew62still needed
- Park Bench Snack Break RoutineNewfood62still needed
- Snack Break during a Hike or Trail WalkNewfood62still needed
- Snowman Building and Snow Play RoutineNew62still needed
- Stargazing and Telescope Setup RoutineNew62still needed
- Beach and Water Leisure RoutineNew59still needed
- Outdoor Camp Meal Prep with Canned FoodNewfoodFilled
- Lift/Escalator and Water Fountain Routine104still needed
- Hardware Home Goods Shopping Routine101still needed
- Cafe Work and Break Sessionfood96still needed
- Office Break and Daily Routine95still needed
- City Park Bench Relaxing Session62still needed
- City Sightseeing Walk Routine62still needed
- Outdoor Market Browsing and Shopping Routinefood62still needed
- Street Food Eating while Walking Routinefood62still needed
- Backyard BBQ and Grilling RoutineNewfood29still needed
- Urban Transit and Commute on Foot Routine20still needed
Filled activities are covered. Pick from the open ones.
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