633 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 21 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/cinematography Traffic & Engagement r/cinematography Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/cinematography Most Active Times When r/cinematography Is Most Active
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r/cinematography Flair Performance r/cinematography Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Question | 156 (24.6%) | 15 |
| Original Content | 156 (24.6%) | 53 |
| Other | 76 (12.0%) | 67 |
| Style/Technique Question | 68 (10.7%) | 44 |
| Lighting Question | 67 (10.6%) | 40 |
| Career/Industry Advice | 34 (5.4%) | 4 |
| Composition Question | 27 (4.3%) | 68 |
| Color Question | 27 (4.3%) | 82 |
| Samples And Inspiration | 13 (2.1%) | 15 |
| Poll | 9 (1.4%) | 0 |
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r/cinematography Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/cinematography
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| film | 87 (13.7%) | 38 | 7 |
| camera | 48 (7.6%) | 35 | 21 |
| short | 45 (7.1%) | 72 | 9 |
| shot | 40 (6.3%) | 43 | 14 |
| lighting | 38 (6.0%) | 46 | 19 |
| look | 29 (4.6%) | 62 | 13 |
| cinematography | 28 (4.4%) | 18 | 9 |
| video | 27 (4.3%) | 40 | 9 |
| first | 25 (4.0%) | 70 | 11 |
| feedback | 23 (3.6%) | 42 | 11 |
r/cinematography Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/cinematography
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 47 | 12 |
| youtube.com | 17 | 1 |
| vimeo.com | 7 | 37 |
| instagram.com | 5 | 0 |
r/cinematography Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/cinematography
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More diffusion and bokeh, please.
What explains this?
Shots from my first short film - How did I do?
how to replicate this early 2000s look?
20-iPhone rig from 28 Years Later
Claudio Miranda is probably my favorite cinematographer working today. Here's why:
Stills from a music video project I directed, shot in Taiwan on 16mm
Rig/Car collision on the set of I Am Legend (2007)
360° shutter
I thought I was cooked after the location scout.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| More diffusion and bokeh, please. | 1.9K | 171 | image | Sep 24 |
| What explains this? | 1.2K | 168 | image | Sep 5 |
| Shots from my first short film - How did I do? | 1.0K | 84 | image | Sep 27 |
| how to replicate this early 2000s look? | 957 | 85 | image | Sep 13 |
| 20-iPhone rig from 28 Years Later | 799 | 80 | image | Sep 10 |
| Claudio Miranda is probably my favorite cinematographer working today. Here's why: | 798 | 48 | image | Sep 2 |
| Stills from a music video project I directed, shot in Taiwan on 16mm | 782 | 32 | image | Sep 27 |
| Rig/Car collision on the set of I Am Legend (2007) | 772 | 41 | image | Sep 5 |
| 360° shutter | 669 | 40 | image | Sep 14 |
| I thought I was cooked after the location scout. | 655 | 56 | image | Sep 11 |
r/cinematography Audience Overlap r/cinematography Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/cinematography FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/cinematography
What's the best time to post on r/cinematography?
Based on posting volume, r/cinematography is most active on Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/cinematography?
r/cinematography averages 21 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/cinematography get?
Posts on r/cinematography average about 41 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/cinematography get most?
On r/cinematography, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts