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 451K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the YouTube topic page and the 4th largest community in the Content Creation topic page.

Roughly 63K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Video, and Camera. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention camera, mic, and tripod.

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Established 2009
451K Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +63K members
Growth: +16.2% / 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: 34K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 4K members
  • Aug: 477 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. To Artlist or not to Artlist, that is the question!
    2. My very first wedding video.
    3. Advice on Improving Video Quality
    #1
    Advice Requests
    To Artlist or not to Artlist, that is the question! · My very first wedding video. · Advice on Improving Video Quality
    8
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. $5 for anyone that has the og SanDisk Pro Dock Utility app backed up that wants to share it with me
    2. Reccomendations for a decent fluid head, flat base, around $300? Leofoto BV-15?
    3. Looking for beta testers - new shot planning previs tool, free lifetime subscription.
    #2
    Solution Requests
    $5 for anyone that has the og SanDisk Pro Dock Utility app backed up that wants to share it with me · Reccomendations for a decent fluid head, flat base, around $300? Leofoto BV-15? · Looking for beta testers - new shot planning previs tool, free lifetime subscription.
    4
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. Everyone up their rates!
    #3
    Money Talk
    Everyone up their rates!
    1

Topics

  • Struggling
    33 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    33
  • Video
    26 posts in the past month
    #2
    Video
    26
  • Camera
    12 posts in the past month
    #3
    Camera
    12
  • Tired
    9 posts in the past month
    #4
    Tired
    9
  • Lighting
    9 posts in the past month
    #5
    Lighting
    9

Flair

  • Discussion / Other
    17 posts in the past month
    1. It's really hard to find work
    2. Everyone up their rates!
    3. The wanted one camera, but it wasnt enough
    #1
    Discussion / Other
    It's really hard to find work · Everyone up their rates! · The wanted one camera, but it wasnt enough
    17
  • Feedback / I made this!
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Is this too noisy???
    2. Shot this in Morocco on the Nikon ZR + Leica R lenses
    3. My very first wedding video.
    #2
    Feedback / I made this!
    Is this too noisy??? · Shot this in Morocco on the Nikon ZR + Leica R lenses · My very first wedding video.
    17
  • Technical/Equipment Help and Information
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Sony FX5: Can V90 SD cards handle 5K Open Gate X-OCN?
    2. $5 for anyone that has the og SanDisk Pro Dock Utility app backed up that wants to share it with me
    3. How to make mirrorless camera look like a "phone" video?
    #3
    Technical/Equipment Help and Information
    Sony FX5: Can V90 SD cards handle 5K Open Gate X-OCN? · $5 for anyone that has the og SanDisk Pro Dock Utility app backed up that wants to share it with me · How to make mirrorless camera look like a "phone" video?
    15
  • Should I Buy/Recommend me a...
    9 posts in the past month
    1. To Artlist or not to Artlist, that is the question!
    2. Help with decision broken(ish) A7s ii
    3. EU based videographers: Cotswold Cameras?
    #4
    Should I Buy/Recommend me a...
    To Artlist or not to Artlist, that is the question! · Help with decision broken(ish) A7s ii · EU based videographers: Cotswold Cameras?
    9
  • How do I do this? / What's This Thing?
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Help with angles for amateur cooking m youtube channel
    2. How is the background so sharp like ultra sharp. I tried this on my xt5 w/ xf 16-50 f8 and its still not this sharp. Dey Connor on Instagram
    3. Seeking advice for filming a local play!
    #5
    How do I do this? / What's This Thing?
    Help with angles for amateur cooking m youtube channel · How is the background so sharp like ultra sharp. I tried this on my xt5 w/ xf 16-50 f8 and its still not this sharp. Dey Connor on Instagram · Seeking advice for filming a local play!
    9

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 451K 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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