H8URS

Subscribers 15.4K

Videos 43

Views 605.1K

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H8URS curates videos on motion pictures, filmmaking, film history, and related topics, featuring tutorials and deep-dives on directing, screenwriting, cinematography, and editing. The channel uses a education-focused catalog with topics ranging from film analysis to practical filmmaking techniques, and uploads content that appears to include instructional talks and topic explorations, with an average of about 34.6K views per video. It has 15.4K subscribers and 605.1K total views since joining in 2019.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to H8URS?

StudioBinder — 90% match, 2.2M subscribers; The House of Tabula — 54% match, 765K subscribers; Film Courage — 54% match, 793K subscribers. All compete in film production education and filmmaking content, focusing on tutorials, industry insights, and cinematic techniques.

What type of content does H8URS make?

H8URS creates filmmaking-focused content, including directing actors, cinematography, and production topics, with videos like Directing Actors 101 and The Unique Look of Vintage Lenses on a Digital Sensor. Uploads appear frequent with an average of around 34.6K views per video across recent content.

How do we determine which channels are similar to H8URS?

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