Film YouTubers
103 channelsFilmmaking channels, with a featured video to start watching.
Cinematography
Andyax (opens in new tab)
Joyful filmmaking tutorials from the team behind Norwegian production company VJUS — camera hacks, macro video and short films.
Good & Affordable Steadicam (Yelangu s60t) (opens in new tab)Cinematography
VJUS (opens in new tab)
Norwegian film production company sharing movie-making tutorials, showreels and the Making a Film Company series.
You & I | Shot with Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Yakiv Zavatskyi (opens in new tab)
Graphic designer turned filmmaker — step-by-step cinematic lighting recreations, Euphoria and Stranger Things style, plus his own short films.
Euphoria Lighting Breakdown: From Flat to Cinematic (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Lewis Potts (opens in new tab)
“How did they make this?” breakdowns and simple, uncommon lighting and camera techniques for cinematic images.
Uncommon Cinematic Lighting Tips (opens in new tab)Cinematography
William H Baker (opens in new tab)
An indie filmmaker recreating iconic shots and scenes with friends — Oppenheimer, Jaws, Spider-Man — mostly without CGI.
We RECREATED the Nuclear Explosion from Oppenheimer with ZERO CGI (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Wandering DP (opens in new tab)
Cinematography podcast and breakdowns — interviews with top DPs and directors, and commercials dissected for lighting, framing and camera choices.
Backlight Everything - A Cinematographer’s Hammer (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Rob Ellis (opens in new tab)
Image-making and lighting tutorials — day for night, realistic daylight, modifiers and the Lighting for Cinema A–Z series.
How to Change Day into Night (opens in new tab)Cinematography
The Obsessive DP (opens in new tab)
High-level, industry-standard production practice — lighting and lensing from a director of photography’s perspective.
Effectively Organizing A Camera Closet (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Matti Haapoja (opens in new tab)
Where filmmakers come to learn and be inspired — lenses, resolution, color and the craft of shooting cinematic video.
How to choose the most Cinematic Lens? (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Mark Bone (opens in new tab)
A Canadian documentary director on making better films — documentary craft, cinematography and the business of Hollywood.
The bizarre cinematography of White Lotus (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Paul E.T. (opens in new tab)
Documentary and narrative filmmaking — from DIY Netflix-style documentaries to cinematic workflows.
You Can Make a Netflix Style Doco About Literally Anything (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Ed Prosser (opens in new tab)
London director and DOP — hands-on camera tests, cinematic tips and short films shot on new gear.
This is the best budget full-frame camera. (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Danny Gevirtz (opens in new tab)
Filmmaker covering directing, cinematography, editing, color and sound — with real-world shoots and brand films.
Should You Shoot At 24FPS or 60FPS? (opens in new tab)Cinematography
In Depth Cine (opens in new tab)
Creative thinking balanced with technical filmmaking concepts — lenses, lighting, formats and the jobs on a film set.
The Difference Between Anamorphic And Spherical Lenses Explained (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Visual Education (opens in new tab)
Karl Taylor’s award-winning photography education — lighting, product and commercial shoots made accessible.
Photography Tutorial: Essential Photo Skills That Will Quickly Transform Your Photos (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Indy Mogul (opens in new tab)
Ted Sim and Dave Maze decode modern filmmaking — gear, skills and interviews with influential directors, DPs and editors.
9 Things You Actually Need for Filmmaking (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Film Riot (opens in new tab)
A how-to trip through filmmaking from the Connolly brothers — effects, short films and production from start to finish.
Film Riot - Learn FX Secrets From Exorcist and “From Hell” (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Filmmakers Academy (opens in new tab)
A collective of working cinematographers, directors and colorists sharing their lighting breakdowns, workflows and on-set etiquette.
How to Film a Music Video: From Prep to Final Cut (opens in new tab)Cinematography
D4Darious (opens in new tab)
Helping filmmakers stuck in a 9–5 make films they’re proud of — story, theme and directing from an award-winning indie director.
How To Find A Theme (opens in new tab)Cinematography
JesseDriftwood (opens in new tab)
Cinematic travel and family filmmaking, plus hands-on reviews of action cameras, drones and new creator gear.
In Camera Transitions: A Masterclass (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Daniel Schiffer (opens in new tab)
Creative product commercials, editing breakdowns and studio builds from one of YouTube’s best-known commercial videographers.
I Paid a Stranger $25 to edit my Pizza Commercial (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Luc Forsyth (opens in new tab)
A working documentary cinematographer on shooting like a cinematographer, not a videographer — for filmmakers and photographers alike.
Shoot Like a Cinematographer, Not a Videographer (opens in new tab)Film Analysis
Frame Voyager (opens in new tab)
Thoughtful mini-documentaries on films and their makers — practical effects, craft and the stories behind cinema, minus the negativity.
Christopher Nolan’s World of Practical Effects (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Fellow Filmmaker (opens in new tab)
Straightforward filmmaking — honest reviews of lights, sliders, gimbals and rigging gear, and when not to buy them.
Don’t WASTE Your Money On Gimbals! (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Epic Light Media (opens in new tab)
Filmmaking techniques and gear tests — lighting experiments, scene breakdowns and new production workflows.
How to make great videos ANYWHERE with AI ENVIRONMENTS (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Media Division (opens in new tab)
Deep dives and crazy experiments that make technical filmmaking easy to understand — “bring popcorn and a pen”.
f0.7 – Ultrafast Lenses – Legends, budget options, modding, and testing (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Corridor Digital (opens in new tab)
The Corridor Crew’s viral shorts and VFX experiments — action filmmaking and effects on an indie budget.
World’s LONGEST Lightsaber (opens in new tab)Cinematography
RocketJump (opens in new tab)
Freddie Wong’s team behind VGHS and Dimension 404 — action shorts and series, now an archive.
The Floor is Lava (opens in new tab)Film Analysis
wolfcrow (opens in new tab)
Sareesh Sudhakaran’s essays on why the best films look and feel bigger — camera, lighting, story and emotion.
The Movie That Captured Light That No Longer Exists (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Tom Antos (opens in new tab)
Films and tutorials from a director and cinematographer with two decades in VFX and animation.
Real Life Angry Birds - Interactive (DeStorm) (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Philip Bloom (opens in new tab)
Pioneering DSLR filmmaker — camera reviews, tutorials and cinematic short films.
Now I See: Sony A7S Low Light (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Casey Neistat (opens in new tab)
Iconic New York filmmaker — the cinematic vlogging that raised the bar for visual storytelling on YouTube.
THE $21,000 FIRST CLASS AIRPLANE SEAT (opens in new tab)Editing & Color
Avery Peck (opens in new tab)
Color grading explained step by step — DaVinci Resolve wheels, contrast, LUT workflows and skin tones.
Simple workflow for perfect skin tones | DaVinci Resolve tutorial (opens in new tab)Cinematography
DSLRguide (opens in new tab)
Simon Cade proves you don’t need good equipment to make good films — the film look, storytelling and creative process.
Cinematic Film Look on a Budget (opens in new tab)Gear
Ordinary Filmmaker (opens in new tab)
Camera news, rumours and reviews — Canon, Sony, Nikon and lens releases, reported fast.
Canon R1 Specs, Date, Price & Every 1 Series Camera Since the EOS 1 (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Jared Films (opens in new tab)
Everything lighting from a working gaffer and set lighting technician — ratios, fake sunlight and on-set tricks.
The Secret to Cinematic Exposure (Game Changer!) (opens in new tab)Cinematography
kold (opens in new tab)
Sam Kolder’s studio — extreme travel and drone filmmaking with a bold, high-energy edit.
KOLD - My Year 2016 (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Mac Olink (opens in new tab)
A Rhode Island cinematographer sharing rig breakdowns, lighting setups and reels to help you become a better creator.
CINEMATIC Hair Salon B-Roll // Sony A7III Handheld (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Still Moving (opens in new tab)
A UK production house behind brand films and ads — 60 Second Cinematography lessons straight from their shoots.
60 Second Cinematography - Car Mount Shots (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Open Gate Productions (opens in new tab)
A small California studio for high-end visual storytelling — on-set gear and RED camera work.
On-set with the new DJI SDR wireless video transmitter (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Ryan Ng Films (opens in new tab)
Films and essays for the next generation of creators — creativity, cameras and building a life in art.
Can I Sell This iPHONE COMMERCIAL For $1,000? (opens in new tab)Film Analysis
Devan Scott (opens in new tab)
Vancouver film educator, colorist and cinematographer — essays on lighting motivation, formats and the history of the image.
The Greatest Scene in Cinematic History (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Standard Story Company (opens in new tab)
Kent Lamm on narrative storytelling — writing, directing, shooting and editing independent films.
BAD is BAD - Full Movie (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Liam Loughran (opens in new tab)
Short films, reels and practical advice on getting into film school, from a USC-trained director.
Shotgun | 2018 USC and NYU Application Video (Accepted) (opens in new tab)Cinematography
William Faucher (opens in new tab)
A Black Panther and Watchmen VFX artist teaching Unreal Engine, CGI and virtual cinematography.
Capturing Lofoten in Unreal Engine 5 (opens in new tab)Cinematography
ANDBERY (opens in new tab)
Cinematographer Andrei Beresnev — moody lighting setups and visual experiments on Blackmagic cameras.
Night cinematic lighting setup / BMPCC 6K (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Zach Ramelan (opens in new tab)
Indie and solo filmmaking — making movies with minimal gear, iPhone cinematography and getting cinematic results on a budget.
Making a Netflix level film ALONE (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Cinecom.net (opens in new tab)
VFX, editing and filmmaking tutorials in Premiere Pro and After Effects — transitions, effects and practical tricks.
ROTATION REVEAL in PREMIERE PRO (Maroon 5 - Girls Like You) (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Sleepy Charlie (opens in new tab)
Cinematic personal essays on creativity, mindset and how he makes YouTube movies by himself.
The mindset that changed my life IMMEDIATELY (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Potato Jet (opens in new tab)
A professionally unprofessional potato with way too many cameras — honest gear tests and cinematic experiments in LA.
iphone X vs RED - Hollywood Movie Camera (opens in new tab)Cinematography
FilmSkills (opens in new tab)
Jason Tomaric’s online film school — every step of production, from building sets to directing, learned from award-winning filmmakers.
How to Build a Movie Set (opens in new tab)Cinematography
The Film Look (opens in new tab)
Robert Carr and Richard Scott drop filmmaking knowledge bombs for low-budget productions you can be proud of.
100 Low Budget Filmmaking Tips! (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Crimson Engine (opens in new tab)
An Australian filmmaker in the US on storytelling, producing and building a sustainable film career.
What does a Producer ACTUALLY do? (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Matt Porwoll (opens in new tab)
A veteran vérité documentary cinematographer sharing the art, craft and nuance of documentary camerawork.
The Ultimate Diffusion and Bounce Test (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Vuhlandes (opens in new tab)
Detroit-born filmmaker and photographer in New York — films, cameras and the craft of storytelling.
NO CHOICE (Short Film) (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Andrii Palekha (opens in new tab)
Ukrainian filmmaker, aerial DP and stabilizer engineer — drone, gimbal and production work from real film sets.
ARCTIC: Собачий холод (opens in new tab)Cinematography
Filmmaker Survival (opens in new tab)
Professional film crew training — focus pulling, camera prep and lighting from working crew.
Focus Pulling Tips and Tricks. (opens in new tab)Gear
Kofi Yeboah (opens in new tab)
Gear reviews and creator life — rigs, batteries, phones and cinema cameras put to real use.
Pixelmob Pro - More than just a Backup Drive (opens in new tab)Film Analysis
Every Frame a Painting (opens in new tab)
The definitive video essays on film form, by Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou — the 2014–16 classics plus a 2024 limited return.
Jackie Chan - How to Do Action Comedy (opens in new tab)Film Analysis
Thomas Flight (opens in new tab)
Exploring the artistry behind cinema, TV and the visual media around us — thoughtful essays on directors and style.
Chernobyl Show vs Reality - Footage Comparison (opens in new tab)Film Analysis
The Media Insider (opens in new tab)
Film and media analysis for students and teachers — how films are made, and how to make them yourself.
How to draw A-grade storyboards (even if you can’t draw!) (opens in new tab)Film Analysis
StudioBinder (opens in new tab)
Filmmaking education from the production-management platform — shot lists, camera movement and directing techniques explained.
Ultimate Guide to Camera Movement — Every Camera Movement Technique Explained (opens in new tab)Film Analysis
MUBI (opens in new tab)
The streaming service, distributor and producer of visionary cinema — trailers, director interviews and art-house discoveries.
THE SUBSTANCE | Making-Of Featurette (opens in new tab)Film Analysis
Vanity Fair (opens in new tab)
Actors and directors break down their careers and scenes — craft interviews with major filmmakers.
Billie Eilish: Same Interview, One Year Apart (opens in new tab)Film Analysis
CineFix (opens in new tab)
IGN’s cinephile channel — top-10 lists, What’s the Difference and Brilliant Moments, now an archive.
12 Best Long Takes in Film History (opens in new tab)Film Analysis
MagnatesMedia (opens in new tab)
Mini movies about business and money — how media, film and corporate empires are built and destroyed.
The Secret Chinese Company That Owns Everything (opens in new tab)Film Analysis
The Photographic Eye (opens in new tab)
The visual language behind photographs that work — composition and seeing, not gear and megapixels.
What I Learned Photographing ‘Boring’ Places (opens in new tab)Lighting
Gaffer & Gear (opens in new tab)
Gear reviews and tips from a Melbourne film and TV lighting professional with over 20 years of freelance experience.
Gaffer & Gear 291 - Kelvin Epos 600 (opens in new tab)Lighting
The Granite Gaffer (opens in new tab)
Denver gaffer Tyler Trepod on fundamental lighting technique, his 1-ton grip and electric package, and behind-the-scenes set days.
worth it? kelvin epos 300 review | Denver Gaffer (opens in new tab)Lighting
Meet The Gaffer (opens in new tab)
Grip and electric from a working Bay Area gaffer — fixture shootouts, truck life and how lighting affects other departments.
Meet The Gaffer #257: ARRI M18 v Aputure 1200D (opens in new tab)Lighting
Gaffers Salon (opens in new tab)
The professional gaffers’ community — fixture reviews and lighting craft discussions with manufacturers and crew.
Godox Knowled 600bi 4′x4′ Bi-Color Flex Mat — Full Review (opens in new tab)Lighting
Bestboy Adam (opens in new tab)
Filming techniques with advanced tools — gimbals, Steadicam and rigging put to creative use.
DJI Ronin RS2 on Steadicam - Ronin Trinity (opens in new tab)Lighting
Grip Tips (opens in new tab)
Dave Donaldson’s in-depth look at the grip tools used to light a set — C-stands, flags and rigging.
Ep 33: C-Stands (opens in new tab)Editing & Color
Darren Mostyn (opens in new tab)
A UK broadcast colorist and Blackmagic Master Trainer teaching DaVinci Resolve grading for editors and pros.
NEW to DaVinci Resolve? Color Grading — Tutorial (opens in new tab)Lighting
Avenger Grip (opens in new tab)
The official channel of the grip equipment maker — stands, clamps and rigging explained for crews.
C-Stands Explained (opens in new tab)Gear
New Layer (opens in new tab)
Lighting, camera and audio gear reviews and comparisons to improve the quality of your content.
How to Colorize a Black and White Photo in Photoshop (opens in new tab)Sound
Curtis Judd (opens in new tab)
The clearest sound education on YouTube — microphones, recorders, location audio and video lighting.
How to Export Your Video for YouTube: Full HD from Premiere Pro (opens in new tab)Sound
Podcastage (opens in new tab)
Exhaustive microphone and audio gear reviews — useful for any filmmaker choosing recording equipment.
How To Connect an XLR Mic to Computer for Beginners (opens in new tab)Editing & Color
This Guy Edits (opens in new tab)
An ACE editor who has cut for James Cameron on the craft of editing features, TV and docs.
Naked and Unafraid: How to Edit Sex Scenes (opens in new tab)Editing & Color
Cullen Kelly (opens in new tab)
Colorist and color scientist (Netflix, HBO, Apple) — DaVinci Resolve, color management and grading philosophy.
I stole this trick from VFX artists (opens in new tab)Editing & Color
Micah Powell (opens in new tab)
A video freelancer and cinema enthusiast — vintage lenses, budget gear and film-look grades.
Helios 44-2 Video Color Grade (opens in new tab)Editing & Color
Movie LUTs (opens in new tab)
The color of famous films and series — palette breakdowns, LUTs and why great movies look the way they do.
Whiplash but it’s not yellow (opens in new tab)Editing & Color
ErikDoesVFX (opens in new tab)
VFX explained and remade — practical vs digital effects, AI tools and fixing famous shots.
Did AI Just Change Movies Forever? (opens in new tab)Editing & Color
finzar (opens in new tab)
Video editing for YouTube and beyond — software shootouts, editing guides and creator experiments.
I Edited The Same Video on Every FREE Software (opens in new tab)Editing & Color
The Editing Podcast (opens in new tab)
Hayden Hillier-Smith and Jordan Orme on the craft of film editing — conversations with top editors and technique breakdowns.
The Oscar-Nominated Editor That Has One Rule (opens in new tab)Gear
Gerald Undone (opens in new tab)
Rigorous, value-focused camera and gear testing, plus tech support for creators.
Roasting Linus’ $100 Million YouTube Studio (opens in new tab)Gear
DSLR Video Shooter (opens in new tab)
Caleb Pike’s gear reviews and tutorials for making your videos better — cameras, lights and studio setups.
Entire Youtube Studio Setup ON ONE DESK! (opens in new tab)Gear
Camera Conspiracies (opens in new tab)
A comedy channel about cameras — opinionated takes that cut through marketing.
DJI Pocket 3 Just Killed Off Most Cameras & Smartphones (opens in new tab)Gear
Another Camera Channel (opens in new tab)
Reviews of lighting, camera gear, livestreaming and video production equipment.
Upscaled 4K Live Streaming ATEM Mini Extreme Flight Case (opens in new tab)Gear
CineD (opens in new tab)
Filmmaking technology news, reviews and lab tests — dynamic range, rolling shutter and new cameras and lenses.
Laowa 24mm Relay Macro “Snorkel” Lens (opens in new tab)Gear
Newsshooter (opens in new tab)
News, reviews and interviews for factual programming — new gear and techniques, often from the trade-show floor.
Motorized Precision EVO First Look NAB 2025 (opens in new tab)Gear
Phil Holland (opens in new tab)
Large-format and high-resolution cinematography — 8K and 12K aerial cityscapes and RED camera tests.
Above NYC - Filmed in 12K (opens in new tab)Gear
Eugene Belsky (opens in new tab)
HDR showcase films in 8K and 16K — extreme detail and color depth, shot with Zeiss Otus lenses.
8k HDR Dolby Vision (opens in new tab)Companies
Aputure (opens in new tab)
Official channel — lighting lessons, product launches and Oscar-winning DPs on how they light.
When You Should NOT Shoot in 24 FPS (opens in new tab)Companies
amaran (opens in new tab)
Aputure’s creator-focused lighting brand — tutorials, inspiration and creator spotlights.
Meet the amaran Ray Series | An Array of Possibilities (opens in new tab)Companies
GODOX Global (opens in new tab)
Official Godox channel — flash, continuous light and audio product launches and tutorials.
Godox: Upcoming Flash - #AD100Pro (opens in new tab)Companies
DJI (opens in new tab)
Official DJI channel — drones, gimbals and cameras, with filmmaker spotlights and product launches.
DJI - This Is Mavic Air 2 (opens in new tab)Companies
TILTA (opens in new tab)
Official Tilta channel — camera cages, wireless lens control, gimbal support and rigging systems.
Take your filmmaking to the next level with Tilta Mirage (opens in new tab)Companies
Cooke Optics (opens in new tab)
The British lens maker since 1894 — interviews with renowned cinematographers and #ShotOnCooke stories.
Cinematographer deconstructs THAT shot in ‘Contact’ | Don Burgess (opens in new tab)Companies
Nikon USA (opens in new tab)
Official Nikon tutorials, product launches and the photographers and videographers who shoot with it.
D850: Next Level Video (opens in new tab)Companies
Sony Electronics (opens in new tab)
Sony Electronics North America — camera launches, filmmaker partnerships and product news.
Sony FX3 Cinema Camera (opens in new tab)Companies
EcoFlow (opens in new tab)
Portable power stations and solar generators — useful for off-grid, on-location shoots.
How to Stay Warm in the Freezing Winter? EcoFlow Knows the Secret! (opens in new tab)Companies
BLUETTI (opens in new tab)
Portable power stations and solar kits — power for location shoots without access to mains.
BLUETTI Apex 300 | Start Simple, Scale Smart (opens in new tab)







































































































