Centaurus: Short Video Recording Study

Get paid to record a few short videos at home

Centaurus is a paid video research study. Using your own phone, you record a handful of short, selfie-style videos at home by following simple step-by-step instructions. The whole task takes under 10 minutes.

Open to adults 18+ recording themselves, and to children aged 5 to 17 recorded at home with a parent or guardian present. No prior experience required.

Why your recordings matter

Your videos support technology research, helping technology better understand real people, real faces, and everyday environments across different ages and settings. The more varied the people and places, the better that technology works for everyone.

Participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time.

What you’ll record

• 2 videos indoors: natural, everyday settings
• 2 videos outdoors: regular environments around you

Each clip is about 15 seconds long. You’ll receive clear, guided instructions before you start.

Recording for a child

Children aged 5 to 17 can take part too. A parent or guardian sets up the recording, stays present throughout, and provides consent before the child participates. The steps are exactly the same: you simply record your child instead of yourself, following the same simple guide.

Compensation

Rewards vary by country and are paid per approved task completion.

• Payment timing: after your submission is reviewed and approved
• Reward amount: set per country, shown in the dropdown below

Check your country’s reward using the dropdown below.

How it works

1. Apply: confirm your eligibility through the form below
2. Complete the survey: share the required participant details
3. Get your instructions: receive clear recording guidelines
4. Record the videos: capture 2 indoor and 2 outdoor selfie-style clips (record yourself, or your child with you present)
5. Submit: upload the videos for review
6. Get paid: your reward is issued once your submission is approved

Who can participate

You’re eligible if you:

• Live in one of the eligible countries (check the dropdown above)
• Have a supported smartphone (see the list below)
• Are recording as an adult, or are a child aged 5 to 17 recorded with a parent or guardian present
• Have a parent or guardian to provide consent for any participant under 18
• Can follow simple written instructions
• Are comfortable recording short selfie-style videos

Supported devices

You’ll need one of the following smartphones (or a newer model in the same line):

• Apple: iPhone 12 or newer
• Samsung: Galaxy A35, A54, A55, or Galaxy S21 or newer
• Google: Pixel 5 or newer
• Sony: Xperia 1 III or newer, or Xperia 5 III or newer
• OnePlus: 10 Pro or newer
• Motorola: Moto G84, Moto G85, Edge 30 Ultra, Edge 40 Pro, or Edge 50 Pro
• Xiaomi: Xiaomi 13 Pro or newer, or Poco F5 Pro / F6 Pro
• HONOR: Magic7 Pro or Magic V5

What you’ll need

• A supported smartphone (see the list above)
• A few minutes to complete the recording
• Internet access to upload the videos