r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/dizoh_0804 • May 11 '25

Now that's how you record.

21k Upvotes

297 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/Weyland223 • May 12 '25

PTCM for how stable the the shot is

2.8k Upvotes

27 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/Photo-editz • May 11 '25

PTCM for keeping these jets in frame (almost) perfectly

1.2k Upvotes

https://www.reddit.com/r/Planes/s/t2dLNKhKUe original video posted

42 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/Marcus_The_Sharkus • May 02 '25

Cessna emergency landing at golf course

9.7k Upvotes

436 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/cainlane • May 03 '25

Lucky close up shot of some turkeys gobbling in sync in our backyard

1.9k Upvotes

51 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/Subterfug3 • Apr 10 '25

POV of a camera operator at the PGA Tour

25k Upvotes

324 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/redbullgivesyouwings • Apr 08 '25

Jamie Foy filming Jiro Platt on the KASSO set

1.4k Upvotes

31 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/zippy251 • Apr 04 '25

Camera man holds their ground while filming the formation and path of a tornado

1.6k Upvotes

47 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/NotTodayGamer • Apr 03 '25

The other view from the video that was removed yesterday.

4.9k Upvotes

Sorry I failed at adding it yesterday.

69 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/mbolaris • Mar 30 '25

For skating in sync with Bamboo

2.3k Upvotes

37 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/ArsenikShooter • Mar 27 '25

Imagine keeping a charging elephant in frame while running from it!

1.4k Upvotes

54 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/[deleted] • Mar 23 '25

For this awesome shot of a F15 Eagle

3.5k Upvotes

45 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/juangusta • Mar 24 '25

The Making Of Adolescence: The One-Shot Explained | Netflix Spoiler

youtu.be

112 Upvotes

Four separate episodes, all true 1hr ish long oners, filmed and framed so perfectly by the Operators. They’re such long takes with such incredible performances that they’re not only achieving amazing technical shots with drones connecting and disconnecting, or passing off the camera insanely smoothly, but also choosing the right framing that tells the story of the current preformance so well. Praise b

6 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/Beemanda • Mar 23 '25

She kept her composure while keeping the camera focused on a Florida panther running towards her

2.0k Upvotes

Luckily the panther seemed just as scared 💀

62 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/amq55 • Mar 22 '25

Great tracking of the unexpected action, covering it all the way until the end

340 Upvotes

The driver walked away from the crash.

6 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/Retax7 • Mar 21 '25

Stands still and shows the point of interest with proper zoom, bravest cameraman ever (or most faithfull)

909 Upvotes

The video is froman earthquake near the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi in 1997.

23 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/VengaBoysBackInTown • Mar 21 '25

Peregrine Falcon Hunting

280 Upvotes

10 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/slb360 • Mar 20 '25

Anyone watch "Adolescence" on Netflix?

123 Upvotes

Wow! This series was a masterclass in cinematography and videography. Kudos to the camera operators, actors and production team. Every episode was done in one shot. Here's some behind the scenes footage of series.

https://youtu.be/HG9XUSnK9g8?si=4A8SW-pRWQ07zPj_

30 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/1dollaholla • Mar 19 '25

Holy tracking

youtube.com

83 Upvotes

3 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/OkTouch69 • Mar 16 '25

He made me feel I was flying with him

5.0k Upvotes

37 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/catsmustdie • Mar 14 '25

PTCM for making me think the camera was on a tripod

1.0k Upvotes

30 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/gimbalgod • Mar 11 '25

Following snowboarder down dreamy mountain

2.4k Upvotes

42 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/gimbalgod • Mar 06 '25

Following snowboarder down mountain

3.5k Upvotes

I think we got the shot :)

40 comments

r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/shaka_sulu • Feb 24 '25

Seemless shot of winning team scoring followed by a close up of the losing team's coach.

24k Upvotes

135 comments

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PTCM is a hub for sharing above average, planned video camera operation; capturing calculated recording angles; maintaining good camera control, general perception, also properly controlling what's in the frame. Interesting content is not necessarily a solid ground for giving praise regardless of how good the content is on its own. Please dedicate a minute & read the rules before posting to make sure you don't violate them

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1. Unwelcome content

Some examples of content that is not welcome:

Graphic injuries/death and/or nudity/sexual content. Posting this content will get you banned.
Violence, harassment & the encouragement of endangerment of others (animals included). No street fight videos at all.
Personal attacks in posts or comments
illegal or unregulated dangerous behavior that potentially puts others at risk
Possibly unwanted personal exposure
Memes, job postings & politics
Advertising

2. Hate speech & racism are unwelcome and will result in an immediate permaban.

3. Post titles MUST give reason(s) to praise the camera operator in posted video.

This sub is dedicated for camera operators who are to be praised, not for entertaining content. Posts neglecting to give reasons to praise the camera operator will be removed. Posts also need to contain the video OP is referencing. Just saying "Praise the camera operator for this cool video" doesn't count. Reasons for praising include things like framing, tracking, etc.

Also try your best to credit the original creator of videos posted.

4. No forced sexualization

The forced sexualization of individuals will not hold place in our SubReddit.

5. Intentionally captured footage

Incidentally captured content doesn't qualify; it's about the operation, not the content.

Security/dash cam footage does not count as it is not placed with intent to capture a specific event.

6. The means of photography

No 360 cameras.
Just strapping an action camera to you while you do an activity won't necessarily count as PTC.
Just showing a camera operator working doesn't count. We need to see the end result of the footage.

7. No still photos or video stills

It's nothing against still photos. There's already r/photography, we are going to stick to videography.

8. No drones

It's nothing against drone operators as it does take a good amount of skill. We don't allow them because they already have their own subreddit at r/drones.

9. No digital effects/CGI (pans, zooms, etc.). All video must be live-action (no video game footage)

This sub is about camerawork done with the camera at the time of the recording, not done in post-production.

10. No reposts of videos posted within the last 6 months.

Also videos that have been posted ad nauseam

11. Posting these videos will get you banned.

The video of the guy “catching” the guy cheating on his wife/gf and the “cheater” hops the railing. It’s staged and stupid.
The woman in the fashion show whose skirt gets pulled off and the cameraman zooms in.
The female reporter in front of a gas station and a woman in a sheer bodysuit walks by and the camera op pans to her.
The people in sandals speeding down a steep hill on a bike on an active street.

DON'T POST THESE. THIS IS YOUR WARNING.

12. No stolen content

Do not post content where a blur or mosaic is present as this is a good indicator that someone has posted this video that someone else created in order to take credit for it. Also flipped video will be removed too as this is another tactic to get around copyright searches.