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 446K 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, Camera, and Editing. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention camera, mic, and tripod.

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Established 2009
446K Members

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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: 28K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 8K members
  • 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: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    14 posts in the past month
    1. hi friends, I want to know how much I'm worth. This is the last video I made. I charge $150 for something like this. Am I undercharging?
    2. For those of you who travel for shoots frequently...
    3. Any feedback on this Moped & Music Festival aftermovie?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    hi friends, I want to know how much I'm worth. This is the last video I made. I charge $150 for something like this. Am I undercharging? · For those of you who travel for shoots frequently... · Any feedback on this Moped & Music Festival aftermovie?
    14
  • Solution Requests
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Vast amount of priceless video footage. Best storage solution?
    2. Budget friendly beginner lenses?
    3. Any wireless mic recommendations for outdoor video. Eyeing the Mic Mini 2
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Vast amount of priceless video footage. Best storage solution? · Budget friendly beginner lenses? · Any wireless mic recommendations for outdoor video. Eyeing the Mic Mini 2
    11
  • Ideas
    3 posts in the past month
    1. 3d printed Magnetic harddrive mount, for You all video editors with those dangling drives just hanging on for dear life. Free STL!
    2. I made another short film experiment 🍋
    3. Should I shoot “a raw cinematic corporate documentary” with manual vintage lenses.
    #3
    Ideas
    3d printed Magnetic harddrive mount, for You all video editors with those dangling drives just hanging on for dear life. Free STL! · I made another short film experiment 🍋 · Should I shoot “a raw cinematic corporate documentary” with manual vintage lenses.
    3
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I've been looking for work since I got laid off in September (as head of brand for a small media company). Found this job listing today 🤮
    2. Stressed out about pricing
    3. Grappling with work from peers and social media
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    I've been looking for work since I got laid off in September (as head of brand for a small media company). Found this job listing today 🤮 · Stressed out about pricing · Grappling with work from peers and social media
    3
  • News
    1 post in the past month
    1. The Canon C50 has been my run and gun main cam recently. Seriously impressed with it
    #5
    News
    The Canon C50 has been my run and gun main cam recently. Seriously impressed with it
    1

Topics

  • Video
    87 posts in the past month
    1. I just shot the worst video of my career.
    2. What do you think of my real estate video?
    3. What kind of camera do I need to capture video like these stills, that have that fisheye effect. Assuming it's some kind of mini dv camera?
    #1
    Video
    I just shot the worst video of my career. · What do you think of my real estate video? · What kind of camera do I need to capture video like these stills, that have that fisheye effect. Assuming it's some kind of mini dv camera?
    87
  • Camera
    53 posts in the past month
    1. What kind of camera do I need to capture video like these stills, that have that fisheye effect. Assuming it's some kind of mini dv camera?
    2. Would you rely on the Blackmagic 6k full frame camera with its new autofocus update for a solo documentary?
    3. What Camera Is This? (Cinema Rig ID Help)
    #2
    Camera
    What kind of camera do I need to capture video like these stills, that have that fisheye effect. Assuming it's some kind of mini dv camera? · Would you rely on the Blackmagic 6k full frame camera with its new autofocus update for a solo documentary? · What Camera Is This? (Cinema Rig ID Help)
    53
  • Editing
    38 posts in the past month
    1. At what point did editing become a bottleneck for your videography business?
    2. MacBook advice for video editing/ Vfx / 3d rendering
    3. Need straight up opinions and suggestions to improve at my videography and editing
    #3
    Editing
    At what point did editing become a bottleneck for your videography business? · MacBook advice for video editing/ Vfx / 3d rendering · Need straight up opinions and suggestions to improve at my videography and editing
    38
  • Struggling
    37 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    37
  • Lighting
    29 posts in the past month
    1. Am I being a b**** about this job? Genuinely asking.
    2. How do you prep for a shoot at a client location you've never visited?
    #5
    Lighting
    Am I being a b**** about this job? Genuinely asking. · How do you prep for a shoot at a client location you've never visited?
    29

Flair

  • Feedback / I made this!
    47 posts in the past month
    1. NTSC color safe building?
    2. hi friends, I want to know how much I'm worth. This is the last video I made. I charge $150 for something like this. Am I undercharging?
    3. Garage YT setup with things around the house
    #1
    Feedback / I made this!
    NTSC color safe building? · hi friends, I want to know how much I'm worth. This is the last video I made. I charge $150 for something like this. Am I undercharging? · Garage YT setup with things around the house
    47
  • Discussion / Other
    45 posts in the past month
    1. Found SD Card
    2. Filming a 9 hour event with a locked-off camera. What do you guys do in your free time?
    3. Being exploited as a corporate videographer. Anyone else?
    #2
    Discussion / Other
    Found SD Card · Filming a 9 hour event with a locked-off camera. What do you guys do in your free time? · Being exploited as a corporate videographer. Anyone else?
    45
  • Technical/Equipment Help and Information
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Super35 Lens BARELY creates a vignette on my Full Frame sensor... how?
    2. White balance for dummies
    3. What kind of camera do I need to capture video like these stills, that have that fisheye effect. Assuming it's some kind of mini dv camera?
    #3
    Technical/Equipment Help and Information
    Super35 Lens BARELY creates a vignette on my Full Frame sensor... how? · White balance for dummies · What kind of camera do I need to capture video like these stills, that have that fisheye effect. Assuming it's some kind of mini dv camera?
    33
  • How do I do this? / What's This Thing?
    30 posts in the past month
    1. How does one achieve this black sky effect?
    2. How do you maintain proper exposure throughout a shoot?
    3. Corporate vs weddings
    #4
    How do I do this? / What's This Thing?
    How does one achieve this black sky effect? · How do you maintain proper exposure throughout a shoot? · Corporate vs weddings
    30
  • Should I Buy/Recommend me a...
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Vast amount of priceless video footage. Best storage solution?
    2. Looking for a LUT
    3. Budget friendly beginner lenses?
    #5
    Should I Buy/Recommend me a...
    Vast amount of priceless video footage. Best storage solution? · Looking for a LUT · Budget friendly beginner lenses?
    14

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 446K 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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