Post-Production Storage Budget Calculator
Size total project storage from camera originals, proxies, renders and backups using a multiplier on your raw footage.
Raw footage is only the start: add proxies, renders, caches and VFX, then multiply by your 3-2-1 backup copies. 8 TB of originals realistically becomes ~25 TB provisioned. Under-budgeting storage is the #1 cause of mid-project 'disk full' panics and emergency drive purchases.
Rule / Formula
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Size total project storage from camera originals, proxies, renders and backups using a multiplier on your raw footage.
About Post-Production Storage Budget Calculator
Size total project storage from camera originals, proxies, renders and backups using a multiplier on your raw footage. Raw footage is only the start: add proxies, renders, caches and VFX, then multiply by your 3-2-1 backup copies. 8 TB of originals realistically becomes ~25 TB provisioned. Under-budgeting storage is the #1 cause of mid-project 'disk full' panics and emergency drive purchases.
How to use Post-Production Storage Budget Calculator
- 1Enter your values into the fields in Post-Production Storage Budget Calculator.
- 2The result and any pass/fail verdict update instantly as you type — no button to press.
- 3Check the substituted formula and worked example to see exactly how the result was derived.
- 4Copy or note the result for your spec, delivery or planning.
Why use Post-Production Storage Budget Calculator?
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser with instant, private results — no data leaves your device.
- ✓Built on a published reference: 3-2-1 backup rule; post-production storage planning.
- ✓Shows the governing formula and a worked example, so you can trust and check every result.
- ✓100% free with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limits.
- ✓Works on any device — desktop, tablet or phone — and keeps working offline once loaded.
Frequently asked questions
What does Post-Production Storage Budget Calculator do?+
Size total project storage from camera originals, proxies, renders and backups using a multiplier on your raw footage. Raw footage is only the start: add proxies, renders, caches and VFX, then multiply by your 3-2-1 backup copies.
Is my data private?+
Yes. Post-Production Storage Budget Calculator runs entirely in your browser — your inputs are never uploaded, stored or logged.
What standard or source is Post-Production Storage Budget Calculator based on?+
It follows 3-2-1 backup rule; post-production storage planning. Always confirm against the current official document, as specifications and rates can change.
What formula does it use?+
Post-Production Storage Budget Calculator uses: working = raw × (1 + proxy% + renders%); total = working × backup copies. The tool shows this formula with your own numbers substituted so you can verify the result.
Is Post-Production Storage Budget Calculator free to use?+
Yes — it is completely free with no account, no sign-up and no usage limits. There is no watermark and no paywall.
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