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 449K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the YouTube communities list. It is the 4th largest community in the Content Creation topic page.

Roughly 68K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Video, Struggling, and Camera. Product recommendations often mention camera, mic, and tripod.

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Established 2009
449K Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +68K members
Growth: +18.0% / 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: 31K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 12K members
  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • 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: 2K members

Topics

  • Video
    71 posts in the past month
    #1
    Video
    71
  • Struggling
    35 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    35
  • Camera
    35 posts in the past month
    #3
    Camera
    35
  • Lighting
    18 posts in the past month
    #4
    Lighting
    18
  • Editing
    14 posts in the past month
    #5
    Editing
    14

Flair

  • Feedback / I made this!
    17 posts in the past month
    1. I tried out a new editing style.
    2. Editing my next feature film in 2:76 aspect ratio
    3. I recently tried out something new, which I’m kind of nervous about. Here you go I’d like your honest feedback on it!
    #1
    Feedback / I made this!
    I tried out a new editing style. · Editing my next feature film in 2:76 aspect ratio · I recently tried out something new, which I’m kind of nervous about. Here you go I’d like your honest feedback on it!
    17
  • Technical/Equipment Help and Information
    12 posts in the past month
    1. I got Claude to write a firmware update to the Deity PR-2 Timecode Audio Recorder to allow it to do live monitoring while recording, to circumvent that annoying US-based patent issue.
    2. Amazon Basic MicroSD Card- Yay or Nay?
    3. Ricerca appassionato vieografia macro (riprese piccoli pesci per progetto)
    #2
    Technical/Equipment Help and Information
    I got Claude to write a firmware update to the Deity PR-2 Timecode Audio Recorder to allow it to do live monitoring while recording, to circumvent that annoying US-based patent issue. · Amazon Basic MicroSD Card- Yay or Nay? · Ricerca appassionato vieografia macro (riprese piccoli pesci per progetto)
    12
  • Discussion / Other
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Sharing a bit of joy :)
    2. DIY Matte box support with extending barrel zoom
    3. Who still shoots 1080p? And under what circumstances do you choose to?
    #3
    Discussion / Other
    Sharing a bit of joy :) · DIY Matte box support with extending barrel zoom · Who still shoots 1080p? And under what circumstances do you choose to?
    7
  • How do I do this? / What's This Thing?
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Whats going on with my Ronin? What am I doing wrong?
    2. How do people upload videos to instagram with pristine quality?what settings should i use if i have an iPhone 17pro?
    3. Private WiFi for iPhones on a busy stadium concert stage
    #4
    How do I do this? / What's This Thing?
    Whats going on with my Ronin? What am I doing wrong? · How do people upload videos to instagram with pristine quality?what settings should i use if i have an iPhone 17pro? · Private WiFi for iPhones on a busy stadium concert stage
    6
  • Behind the Scenes
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Pharmaceutical B Roll | Lighting & Grip BTS
    2. Why am i here?
    3. Why does onboard footage always look so much slower than it feels?
    #5
    Behind the Scenes
    Pharmaceutical B Roll | Lighting & Grip BTS · Why am i here? · Why does onboard footage always look so much slower than it feels?
    3

Product recommendations

  • camera
    11 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.
    11
  • mic
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best wireless mic??
    2. Best all rounder on camera mic
    3. Best Lavalier Mic for Solo Crew? ($200-$300 Budget)
    #2
    mic
    Best wireless mic?? · Best all rounder on camera mic · Best Lavalier Mic for Solo Crew? ($200-$300 Budget)
    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
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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 449K 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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