How to film hands-visible video the right way

Hands-visible video keeps your hands in the frame while you do a task, so an AI can see exactly how it's done. Nailing this matters more than anything else for whether your recordings get accepted. Let's walk through filming it well, step by step.

Get your hands in the frame

You're after a first-person view, the camera seeing roughly what your eyes and hands see. Hold or mount your device so your hands and the objects you're handling stay in shot for the whole task instead of drifting in and out.

A chest or head mount on a GoPro or action cam handles this neatly and leaves your hands free, though propping or holding a phone at the right angle works too. The check is dead simple: if you can always see your hands doing the work, you're framed right.

Settings and orientation

Landscape, not portrait, at 1080p or higher. Keep the framing steady; skip the fast, jerky movement and let each step play out so the footage is easy to learn from.

Most rejections come down to small, avoidable settings slips: portrait orientation, low resolution, or hands falling out of frame. A quick check of orientation and resolution before you hit record saves you a re-shoot.

Lighting and background

Even lighting earns its keep. Natural daylight or a well-lit room lets the camera catch the detail, while harsh shadows or a dim room can make footage unusable. Set up so the light falls on the task, not behind you.

Keep the background plain and the workspace clear so the task is the star. No studio required. A tidy, well-lit corner of your home does the job.

Follow the per-task guide

Every task type comes with a short guide on framing, pacing, and what to capture. Sticking to it is what keeps your recordings accepted and your real pay rate up, since accepted work is what you're paid for.

When you're unsure, slower and clearer beats fast and rushed. One careful, well-framed clip is worth more than a handful of shaky ones that get bounced.