Research Opportunity:
We are seeking musicians to participate in a groundbreaking research project. As part of the Common Lives Project, you and a fellow musician will wear head-mounted cameras during your collaborative practice or recording sessions.
About the Project:
The footage collected will be used to develop AI models that understand complex, real-world activities. This is a unique chance to contribute to cutting-edge research while doing what you love – making music.
Responsibilities:
* Wear a head-mounted camera to capture daily activities for 5 separate days within a 2-week window
* Record a minimum of 7 hours per day, with flexibility to take breaks and pause the camera for privacy
* At the end of each day, spend around 2 hours to: upload your footage to a secure platform review short clips choose to delete, anonymize, or consent to each video segment
Requirements:
* No children (under 18) present or visiting during the recording period
* All adults in the space must be fluent English speakers and consent to being recorded
* Must live in a private, self-contained apartment, building, or indoor work environment
* All household members must agree to appear in the footage
Participant Requirements:
* Must work indoors in non-customer-facing roles (e.g., not retail or child care)
* Participants who share the same workplace or household should both have a camera mounted during the activity
* Preferably engaged in manual or creative work (e.g., chef, baker, artist, carpenter, musician, electrician, mechanic)
* Must be self-employed or have employer consent to record in the work environment
* Able to use a computer for basic tasks such as reviewing and uploading video clips
Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience, build your portfolio, and make new connections in the industry. You will also be contributing to a groundbreaking research project that has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of complex activities.