For first-person projects, the camera shows what you are doing: your hands, tools and the objects you work with.
Find a project before you film
Start with a specific assignment. A folder of videos you recorded on your own may not meet a buyer's needs.
Wake's contributor page describes paid recording of familiar physical tasks, with instructions in the app. Before accepting any project, confirm:
- Whether your location and payout method are eligible.
- What action, viewpoint and equipment the brief requires.
- What counts as approved work and how payment is calculated.
- How the video may be used and who can appear in it.
Do not buy a camera or begin a long session until those points are clear.
Make your first recording manageable
Choose something you already do safely, such as folding clothes or organizing objects. Your first goal is to understand the process.
Prepare the space. Move private documents and identifying information out of view. Get permission to record in the location and avoid including other people.
Check the frame. Secure the camera so both hands are free. Make a short framing check, then watch it to see whether your hands and objects stay visible. Follow the assignment's required viewpoint.
Record the whole task. Show the beginning, the work and the finished result. Do not add music, cuts or speed changes unless requested.
Review before submitting. Check visibility and completeness. Save the task reference so you can match the submission to its terms.
These are practical recording tips, not a replacement for the project's instructions.
Count all the time involved
Payment may cover accepted footage rather than every minute you spend working. Include setup, reviewing, uploading and any repeat recording. Our pay-rate guide shows how to calculate earnings for your time.
Wake participation is limited to North America, South America, Europe and Central Asia. Country-level payout support still needs checking. See the contributor requirements.
Questions, answered.
Do I need followers?
Data collection assignments are based on the requested recording, rather than your audience size. Check the brief instead of building a social following first.
Do I have to show my face?
First-person footage focuses on the task, but face and audio requirements vary. Confirm them before accepting, and check mirrors and reflections.
Will every video earn money?
No. A submission must meet the project's acceptance terms. Available work and approval are not guaranteed.