r/videography

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About r/videography

/r/videography is a community for both amateurs and professionals working in video, cinema, and television production.

The community at a glance

r/videography is a Subreddit for Content Creators and YouTube Creators with roughly 458K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the YouTube communities list. It is the 4th largest community in the Content Creation topic page.

Roughly 55K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Video, Websites, and Camera. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention camera, mic, and tripod.

On Reddit
Established 2009
458K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +55K members
Growth: +13.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 3K members
  • 2014: 5K members
  • 2015: 5K members
  • 2016: 7K members
  • 2017: 12K members
  • 2018: 18K members
  • 2019: 37K members
  • 2020: 53K members
  • 2023: 94K members
  • 2024: 56K members
  • 2025: 125K members
  • 2026: 41K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 6K members
  • Dec: 6K members
  • Jan: 6K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 5K members
  • Apr: 5K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 297 members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Need recommendation for a good iphone wireless mic with noise cancellation. tried hollyland, DJI mics
    2. Small lightweight backpack recommendations - with straps to carry a gimbal, for shooting race events
    3. Need help choosing my next camera for the long-term
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Need recommendation for a good iphone wireless mic with noise cancellation. tried hollyland, DJI mics · Small lightweight backpack recommendations - with straps to carry a gimbal, for shooting race events · Need help choosing my next camera for the long-term
    4
  • Advice Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Need help and feedback for my first wedding video
    2. Looking for feedback on my first video.
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Need help and feedback for my first wedding video · Looking for feedback on my first video.
    2

Topics

  • Video
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Shot BTS for a fashion shoot.
    2. Scalpers and the Sony FX5 ($7k USD)
    3. Full size HDMI Durability
    #1
    Video
    Shot BTS for a fashion shoot. · Scalpers and the Sony FX5 ($7k USD) · Full size HDMI Durability
    15
  • Websites
    11 posts in the past month
    #2
    Websites
    11
  • Camera
    5 posts in the past month
    1. /r/videography Monthly Camera Buying Advice Megathread
    2. Need help choosing my next camera for the long-term
    #3
    Camera
    /r/videography Monthly Camera Buying Advice Megathread · Need help choosing my next camera for the long-term
    5
  • Videographer
    3 posts in the past month
    #4
    Videographer
    3
  • Editing
    3 posts in the past month
    1. When you quote an edit, how do you account for the time you won’t spend editing?
    2. Using AI for Editing
    #5
    Editing
    When you quote an edit, how do you account for the time you won’t spend editing? · Using AI for Editing
    3

Flair

  • Feedback / I made this!
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Made this for a client
    2. Experimenting with some TV lenses
    3. I had Connor McGregor and his organisation as a client
    #1
    Feedback / I made this!
    Made this for a client · Experimenting with some TV lenses · I had Connor McGregor and his organisation as a client
    14
  • Discussion / Other
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Fixed the stiff zoom ring on the Canon 100-500 lol
    2. I don’t have an “official” business but would it be weird if I hired a photographer to cover it and I can edit it on my end?
    3. Full size HDMI Durability
    #2
    Discussion / Other
    Fixed the stiff zoom ring on the Canon 100-500 lol · I don’t have an “official” business but would it be weird if I hired a photographer to cover it and I can edit it on my end? · Full size HDMI Durability
    9
  • Technical/Equipment Help and Information
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Need recommendation for a good iphone wireless mic with noise cancellation. tried hollyland, DJI mics
    2. Should I upgrade my Nanlite 60x90 softbox to Aputure Dome II or III?
    3. Teleprompter software that lets me control an iPad prompter from a Mac?
    #3
    Technical/Equipment Help and Information
    Need recommendation for a good iphone wireless mic with noise cancellation. tried hollyland, DJI mics · Should I upgrade my Nanlite 60x90 softbox to Aputure Dome II or III? · Teleprompter software that lets me control an iPad prompter from a Mac?
    7
  • How do I do this? / What's This Thing?
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Correct workflow for grey card exposure (multi cam)
    2. Finding jobs in the AI-era
    3. how was this shot?
    #4
    How do I do this? / What's This Thing?
    Correct workflow for grey card exposure (multi cam) · Finding jobs in the AI-era · how was this shot?
    7
  • Should I Buy/Recommend me a...
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Wedding/ events videography lenses choice and help?
    2. Need help choosing my next camera for the long-term
    3. Small lightweight backpack recommendations - with straps to carry a gimbal, for shooting race events
    #5
    Should I Buy/Recommend me a...
    Wedding/ events videography lenses choice and help? · Need help choosing my next camera for the long-term · Small lightweight backpack recommendations - with straps to carry a gimbal, for shooting race events
    4

Product recommendations

  • camera
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Whats the best cameras for making video footage of insects etc, close up video
    2. Lookimg for best second hand camera suitable for social media content and general photography for under £200 second hand.
    3. What would you do? Best camera for a fast paced/run and gun fitness/sport shooter.
    #1
    camera
    Whats the best cameras for making video footage of insects etc, close up video · Lookimg for best second hand camera suitable for social media content and general photography for under £200 second hand. · What would you do? Best camera for a fast paced/run and gun fitness/sport shooter.
    12
  • mic
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best wireless mic??
    2. Best all rounder on camera mic
    3. Best wireless Lav for A7s3
    #2
    mic
    Best wireless mic?? · Best all rounder on camera mic · Best wireless Lav for A7s3
    7
  • tripod
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best Tripod for shooting Lax?
    2. Looking to get this Fluid Head tripod. Are there any other you'd recommend over this in the $500-$600 price range?
    3. What tripod can you recommend?
    #3
    tripod
    Best Tripod for shooting Lax? · Looking to get this Fluid Head tripod. Are there any other you'd recommend over this in the $500-$600 price range? · What tripod can you recommend?
    6
  • gimbal
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best gimbal suggestions for a Sony a7ii $500 or less?
    2. Types of gimbal stabilization / setup recommended for professional work?
    #4
    gimbal
    Best gimbal suggestions for a Sony a7ii $500 or less? · Types of gimbal stabilization / setup recommended for professional work?
    2
  • nd filter
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What’s a recommend nd filter or lens for YouTube videos/vlogs ?
    2. Recommend me some ND Filters
    #5
    nd filter
    What’s a recommend nd filter or lens for YouTube videos/vlogs ? · Recommend me some ND Filters
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/videography for?
Best for Content Creators and YouTube Creators enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/videography free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/videography have?
Roughly 458K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/videography on?
r/videography runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/videography cover?
On the Hive Index, r/videography is organized under Content Creators, YouTube Creators.
How do I join r/videography?
You can join r/videography by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Content Creation communities like?
One of the larger categories on the site, covering communities for video creators, streamers, podcasters, musicians, and written content producers. Discord has communities for every type of creator, while Facebook groups and Reddit subreddits serve platform-specific creators working across YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch.
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