How to record in a commercial setting
Clear framing, natural pacing, and real work on the job. Every time.
Best Practices
Framing & Camera
- Shoot in landscape orientation, rear main camera only.
- Record at 1080p / 30 FPS or higher.Most phones already default to this. Check Camera app > Settings > Video Resolution.
- Frame the full task. Keep your hands, tools, and work area in view.
Motion & Pacing
- Move at a natural pace. Never sped up, slowed down, or staged.
- Keep your hands visible for most of the recording (70% or more of the time).
- Hold the phone steady. Avoid shaky, handheld motion.
- Capture one complete task from start to finish. No repeated or assembly-line motions.
Audio & Lighting
- Leave the audio on. Normal background sound is expected.
- Keep lighting steady and consistent from start to finish.
- Avoid very dark, blown-out, or shifting exposure.
Device & Format
- Record only on an eligible device. See the current list
- Don't edit the footage or upload from a desktop site. Speak with the data agent for transfer.
- Confirm the footage is sharp and in focus before you submit.
Content & Length
- Only record real, valuable work. Nothing staged or fake.
- Each recording runs 1 to 60 minutes. About 20 minutes is the sweet spot.
- Upload every 15 to 20 minutes. Confirm uploads before you delete local copies.
Where you can record
Record real work in any of these commercial settings.
Restaurants
Prep, cooking, plating, and service.
Hotels
Housekeeping, front desk, and maintenance.
HVAC maintenance
Installs, repairs, and inspections.
Farming
Harvesting, feeding, and equipment work.
Room cleaning
Turnover between guests.
Auto services
Oil changes, repairs, and detailing.
Construction
Framing, wiring, plumbing, and finishing.
Good vs. Bad
Two short examples will live here. For now, these slots are reserved.
Good
Landscape, steady framing. Hands and tools clearly visible throughout.
Bad
Recorded sideways. Wrong orientation is an instant rejection.
Instant rejection
Any of these will send the clip back without review.
Too fakeToo slowToo fastToo shakyRepetitive or assembly-line workWrong field of viewHands visible less than 70% of the timeWrong orientation or aspect ratioNo valuable work doneMuted or muffled audioIncompatible deviceBlurryOut of focusPoor lightingPoor exposureNot the rear main camera
Specs at a glance
Tap a card to see what passes and what gets sent back.
720p
1080p
Minimum
4K
Great