Let's start with a video made by IndyMogul. A group of film makers on youtube dedicated to the bettering of their peers. They don't claim to be the best but what they have learned, they share. A great resource for new indy and budget film makers.
cheesycam has a wealth of DIY gear tutorials and cheap gear finds. Their posts cover almost all areas of film making, so be sure to look out for posts about audio too.
Can't afford the cheesycam builds? want a familiar and friendly face to teach you how to make things? I've got two people for you: Knoptop (aka Dave) and FrugalFilmMaker (aka Scott). Knoptop has sporadic (and often humorous) tips and tricks videos. Scott regularly puts out Q&A videos regarding things like his site, builds and general video news. Scott also has a regular series for $1 budget gear he finds (very useful as it often has things you wouldn't even have thought of, like doorstops)
dslrfilmnoob (aka DeeJay) makes really high quality 'news and reviews' posts, making sure to go into as much detail as he can. It is quite common for him to make follow up posts detailing any changes, solutions or problems he finds. He also has a few small products he makes in batches, like the zoomH1 shock mount.
Dave Dugdale is your guide through starting in the dslr film industry. From amateur to semi-pro, Dave brings you along with honest and level headed videos showing his progress and teaching you things as he finds them out himself.
Though FStoppers is primarily a photography blog, it has many behind the scenes (BTS) videos and compiled tutorials that can aid any camera operator (whether still or video)
FilmRiot has been running for quite a while now. Aspiring and talented film maker Ryan Connolly brings regular tips, tricks and techniques from Hollywood with a good dose of humour and production value. The film Riot monday challenge is a great community for new and experienced film makers with weekly or monthly challenges requiring a specific technique or style.
Now for the heavy weights; FreddieW (aka Freddie Wong and Brandon) and CorridorDigital (aka Sam and Niko). Four friends in LA making some of the best content on youtube with their recent web-series' (VGHS and SYNC respectively). Special effects, guns, games and behind the scenes on almost all of it.
I think that list should keep you occupied for a while. The worrying part is, I can go on.
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