Best YouTube Channels in Movies & TV

Every Frame a Painting

Film analysis

Film-form essays focused on editing, composition, and visual storytelling; includes an archive.

Lessons from the Screenplay

Screenwriting

Screenwriting analysis through close reading of films; includes an archive.

The Take

Character analysis

Film and television essays exploring characters, themes, and cultural meaning.

Thomas Flight

Film analysis

Essays about visual storytelling, film, and contemporary media.

Cinema Therapy

Psychology & film

Discussion of movie characters and relationships by a therapist and filmmaker; not personal therapy.

FilmJoy

Film criticism

Film essays that explore storytelling and appreciation of cinema.

Patrick (H) Willems

Filmmaking

Film criticism and cinematic essays with a playful presentation.

StudioBinder

Filmmaking

Explanations of filmmaking techniques and production concepts.

CinemaStix

Film analysis

Filmmaking stories and essays exploring directing, performances, and production choices.

In Depth Cine

Cinematography

Explainers about cinematography, lighting, camera movement and visual storytelling.

Some videos assume familiarity with filmmaking terms.

Curtis Judd

Sound & recording

Practical lessons on recording dialogue, choosing microphones and improving sound and lighting for video production.

Teaching is mixed with gear reviews; recommendations should be matched to the viewer’s budget and recording needs.

Blackmagic Design

Editing & colour grading

Official demonstrations and training for DaVinci Resolve, including editing, colour correction, audio and post-production workflows.

A manufacturer channel with product announcements as well as training; some features require the paid Studio edition.