$30–40/hr · Mercor · Hourly, 40 hours a week
A post-production professional who uses DaVinci Resolve on macOS to perform color grading and editing tasks, capturing high-resolution screenshots for AI training.
What you would do
- Use DaVinci Resolve to perform professional color grading and video editing tasks on macOS
- Apply real-world post-production workflows: color correction, grading, transitions, effects, and editing
- Capture high-resolution screenshots (2.5+ megapixels) clearly documenting the work performed
- Follow specific task instructions and complete assignments to professional standards
- Document your workflow and provide evidence of legitimate media production experience
Who they want
- Hands-on professional experience as a colorist, video editor, or post-production specialist on macOS
- DaVinci Resolve already installed and fully operational on your own Mac running current macOS
- Ability to capture screenshots with at least 2.5 megapixel resolution: single high-res monitor or dual 1920x1080+ displays
- Familiarity with professional color grading, editing, or post-production workflows and terminology
- Reliable availability for hourly task-based work with consistent turnaround on submitted assignments
Main skills
What the interview asks about
1.DaVinci Resolve professional workflow
Competent use requires understanding not just tool buttons but how professionals organize projects, manage media, and apply effects systematically.
For example: “You are assigned a color grading task on 10 minutes of narrative film footage. Walk me through your workflow: how would you organize bins, set up nodes for grading, and approach color correction for consistency across scenes?”
2.Color grading methodology and standards
Professional color grading follows specific practices for luminance, saturation, and viewing conditions; this tests real expertise versus casual use.
For example: “You receive footage shot under mixed lighting: some scenes in daylight, some indoors with tungsten lights. Describe your approach to creating a cohesive color grade, including how you would handle white balance and exposure adjustments.”
3.macOS-specific application behavior
The application behaves differently on macOS versus other platforms; real experience shows up in understanding these quirks.
For example: “You are working on a MacBook Pro with a Retina display and external monitor for proxy workflows. How would you configure playback and monitoring, and what DaVinci Resolve settings would you adjust for accurate color reference?”
4.Screenshot capture for high resolution
Providing usable evidence of work requires understanding display resolution, scaling, and how to capture meaningful documentation.
For example: “You have completed a color grading task. Your MacBook Pro 14-inch has a native resolution of 3024x1964, but some windows are scaled. Explain how you would capture a screenshot that clearly shows both your work and the tools you used.”
5.Task specification compliance
Following detailed instructions precisely indicates professionalism and attention to detail needed for data generation work.
For example: “Grade 2-minute scene with primary grade and skin tone secondaries. Capture three screenshots: before-state, grade nodes, final result. Outline approach.”
A task you may get
Complete color grading task in DaVinci Resolve on macOS. Capture high-res screenshots documenting work and final result per specifications.
How to prepare
- Ensure DaVinci Resolve is installed and fully functional on your Mac; test high-resolution screenshot capture to confirm it meets the 2.5-megapixel minimum
- Review your past projects or portfolio and prepare to discuss your professional editing or color grading experience
- Practice capturing clear, well-framed screenshots that document both the application interface and your actual work
- Familiarize yourself with DaVinci Resolve's color grading panels, editing workflows, and macOS-specific features
The facts
- Pay
- $30–40/hr
- Hours
- Hourly, 40 hours a week
- Where
- Remote
- Field
- Arts & Design
- Posted
- 9/13/2026
- Places left
- 10
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