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 456K 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 56K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Video, Camera, and Looking For A Microphone. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention camera, mic, and tripod.

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Established 2009
456K Members

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Yearly: +56K members
Growth: +14.0% / 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: 38K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 4K members
  • Sep: 1K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. I followed this 73 yo around for five days(again). I got a lot of feedback on my cinematography for the first video and he gave me a chance to try again! Shot on Sony Fx3. Link to video below. Improvement?
    2. Would love some feedback on this short reel I shot/edited for a company event.
    3. What would you charge to document a construction process for a month to get a before and after of the entire project?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    I followed this 73 yo around for five days(again). I got a lot of feedback on my cinematography for the first video and he gave me a chance to try again! Shot on Sony Fx3. Link to video below. Improvement? · Would love some feedback on this short reel I shot/edited for a company event. · What would you charge to document a construction process for a month to get a before and after of the entire project?
    8
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Audio solution for live music & workshops using my current mics
    2. Need help with surprise video gift idea
    3. Client Gallery Platforms
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Audio solution for live music & workshops using my current mics · Need help with surprise video gift idea · Client Gallery Platforms
    4
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Wedding video totally messed up
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    Wedding video totally messed up
    1
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. Any ideas on how to recreate this ?
    #4
    Ideas
    Any ideas on how to recreate this ?
    1
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. Is $400/day too low for recurring photo + video content work?
    #5
    Money Talk
    Is $400/day too low for recurring photo + video content work?
    1

Topics

  • Video
    18 posts in the past month
    #1
    Video
    18
  • Camera
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Fixing an old camera
    #2
    Camera
    Fixing an old camera
    14
  • Looking For A Microphone
    3 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For A Microphone
    3
  • Charge
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What would you charge to document a construction process for a month to get a before and after of the entire project?
    2. what would u have charged for this one?
    #4
    Charge
    What would you charge to document a construction process for a month to get a before and after of the entire project? · what would u have charged for this one?
    3
  • Colour Grading
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Have I improved the color grading? Comparison images from my last edit recorded with iPhone 16
    #5
    Colour Grading
    Have I improved the color grading? Comparison images from my last edit recorded with iPhone 16
    3

Flair

  • Feedback / I made this!
    42 posts in the past month
    1. I feel like i am missing something !
    2. Just a few genuine shots accused of using AI
    3. Shot on a fx5 & and graded on resolv ,
    #1
    Feedback / I made this!
    I feel like i am missing something ! · Just a few genuine shots accused of using AI · Shot on a fx5 & and graded on resolv ,
    42
  • Discussion / Other
    36 posts in the past month
    1. what an amateur green screen... wait a sec...
    2. Camera Rigging/Charging Bench
    3. Mildly interesting - They modelled a Sony F35 in NBA 2k27 instead of a traditional broadcast camera for some reason
    #2
    Discussion / Other
    what an amateur green screen... wait a sec... · Camera Rigging/Charging Bench · Mildly interesting - They modelled a Sony F35 in NBA 2k27 instead of a traditional broadcast camera for some reason
    36
  • Technical/Equipment Help and Information
    28 posts in the past month
    1. I shot 11 different lighting contrast ratios as a visual reference, so you don't have to.
    2. Compact Livestream Setups
    3. How Lenses are Made
    #3
    Technical/Equipment Help and Information
    I shot 11 different lighting contrast ratios as a visual reference, so you don't have to. · Compact Livestream Setups · How Lenses are Made
    28
  • Should I Buy/Recommend me a...
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Sony FS7 Mark 2 or Canon C300 for documentary/short films
    2. Looking for a micrphone for nightlife/festivals One Takes.
    3. Debating between RS2 Pro and RS4 Mini
    #4
    Should I Buy/Recommend me a...
    Sony FS7 Mark 2 or Canon C300 for documentary/short films · Looking for a micrphone for nightlife/festivals One Takes. · Debating between RS2 Pro and RS4 Mini
    12
  • How do I do this? / What's This Thing?
    11 posts in the past month
    1. how do i get this overexposed subject look for my video?
    2. Any ideas on how to recreate this ?
    3. New to this. Having trouble with shooting quick, candid video
    #5
    How do I do this? / What's This Thing?
    how do i get this overexposed subject look for my video? · Any ideas on how to recreate this ? · New to this. Having trouble with shooting quick, candid video
    11

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 456K 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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