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 454K 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. Product recommendations often mention camera, mic, and tripod.

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Established 2009
454K Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +56K members
Growth: +14.2% / 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: 36K 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: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. DJI RS 4 Mini - Struggling with orbit shots around a car logo (gimbal won't keep the camera pointing at the center). Any tips?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    DJI RS 4 Mini - Struggling with orbit shots around a car logo (gimbal won't keep the camera pointing at the center). Any tips?
    1

Topics

  • Video
    11 posts in the past month
    #1
    Video
    11
  • Camera
    6 posts in the past month
    #2
    Camera
    6
  • Looking For A Microphone
    3 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For A Microphone
    3
  • Looking For A Video Editor
    2 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For A Video Editor
    2
  • Looking For A Videographer
    2 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking For A Videographer
    2

Flair

  • Technical/Equipment Help and Information
    26 posts in the past month
    1. Maybe I should have researched more…
    2. Stationary Samsung S23 Ultra footage has visible wobble/swimming in the background. What is causing it?
    3. Opinions on a new old pocket jib?
    #1
    Technical/Equipment Help and Information
    Maybe I should have researched more… · Stationary Samsung S23 Ultra footage has visible wobble/swimming in the background. What is causing it? · Opinions on a new old pocket jib?
    26
  • Discussion / Other
    22 posts in the past month
    1. WARNING for anyone thinking of filming or Hiring BEIGE MEDIA
    2. Industry Question
    3. What’s it actually like working as a camera operator?
    #2
    Discussion / Other
    WARNING for anyone thinking of filming or Hiring BEIGE MEDIA · Industry Question · What’s it actually like working as a camera operator?
    22
  • Feedback / I made this!
    20 posts in the past month
    1. 3 minute mini-doc / My first real attempt at filmmaking - feedback wanted
    2. I created a Open Gate video recording Camera App for Android - with Manual Controls.
    3. Video I shot for Red Bull called Four 2 Score, in LA.
    #3
    Feedback / I made this!
    3 minute mini-doc / My first real attempt at filmmaking - feedback wanted · I created a Open Gate video recording Camera App for Android - with Manual Controls. · Video I shot for Red Bull called Four 2 Score, in LA.
    20
  • How do I do this? / What's This Thing?
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Client offering 10% success fee instead of a production fee — thoughts?
    2. Hello I want to improve my shoot angles and frame composition but I don't really know how.
    3. Best way to run a construction timelapse without constant power…?
    #4
    How do I do this? / What's This Thing?
    Client offering 10% success fee instead of a production fee — thoughts? · Hello I want to improve my shoot angles and frame composition but I don't really know how. · Best way to run a construction timelapse without constant power…?
    17
  • Equipment/Software News & Reviews
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Need a cheap replacement for Sachtler Ace or 75mm Tripod Feet?
    2. Tripod reccomendations?
    3. Portkeys LH7P Review & Broken Touch-to-Focus
    #5
    Equipment/Software News & Reviews
    Need a cheap replacement for Sachtler Ace or 75mm Tripod Feet? · Tripod reccomendations? · Portkeys LH7P Review & Broken Touch-to-Focus
    8

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 454K 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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