r/TrueCinematography is a subreddit with 12k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses cinematography, lighting, short film, camera, and questions.
Moderated discussion on cinematography, the reasons for moving images and the methods behind them.
This sub was briefly private. Reasons: [1] (https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/13/23759559/reddit-internal-memo-api-pricing-changes-steve-huffman), [2](https://old.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/142kct8/eli5_why_are_subreddits_going_dark/).
Popular Themes in r/TrueCinematography
#1
Advice Requests
: "Cinematography question."
18 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Another feature lighting breakdown"
14 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "I’ve made this short film on animal cruelty, please review and share your feedback"
2 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Weird selfdoubt question"
1 post
#5
Money Talk
: "Why is HD-SDI more expensive than HDMI?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/TrueCinematography
#1
Cinematography
: "Cinematography question."
122 posts
#2
Lighting
: "Another feature Lighting breakdown"
45 posts
#3
Short Film
: "Stills from the latest Short Film I created using Sony A7IV | Feedbacks, advices and tips are very much appreciated"
30 posts
#4
Camera
: "Anyone have any idea what type of Camera was used for this? 1993 paparazzi footage of Johnny Depp, im trying to replicate the same aesthetic and look of what early 90s paparazzi used"
25 posts
#5
Questions
14 posts
#6
Lenses
: "We recreated the "Das Boot" intro with "Wet for Dry" technique… all shot with the new Laowa Pro2be Lenses"
14 posts
#7
Video
: "I’m moving to Africa to shoot travel Videos with a RED Komodo-X —looking for advice from filmmakers who’ve filmed abroad."
8 posts
#8
Anamorphic
: "San Francisco on Anamorphic"
8 posts
#9
4k Cinematic Tour
7 posts
#10
Music
6 posts
Flair Used in r/TrueCinematography
#1
Review
: "Six weeks with Aputure"
1 post
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Last updated: September 3, 2026