Media Estimator

Production Storage Estimator

Free · In‑App Purchases

Sync projects between both macOS and iPad apps when using the same iCloud account! Media Estimator takes the guesswork out of planning media workflows for film and television productions. Whether you're a line producer budgeting for a new series or a DIT mapping out daily offloads, Media Estimator delivers instant, accurate estimates for storage, media cards, transfer times, and archival — all from a single, intuitive interface. Plan Every Detail of Your Media Pipeline Set up your project with customizable shoot day types — reality, interview, scripted, or anything your production requires. Add your cameras, choose codecs, resolutions, and frame rates, and watch as Media Estimator calculates everything you need in real time. Comprehensive Camera Support Choose from over 50 industry-standard cameras including Sony FX9, Venice, and FX3; ARRI ALEXA 35 and Mini LF; RED V-Raptor and Komodo; Canon C300 and C500; Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro; plus DJI drones, GoPro, iPhone, and dedicated audio recorders. Each camera includes accurate codec data rates, compatible card types, and realistic offload times. Instant Calculations For: • Daily, weekly, and seasonal raw media generation • Memory cards needed by type and capacity • DIT offload and processing hours • Media shuttle requirements (SSD, HDD, RAID, NAS) with single, dual, or triple copy support • Avid proxy media and NEXIS server storage • LTO tape archive estimates (LTO-6 through LTO-9) • Total camera hours shot Built for Professionals • Print or Save PDF reports of Media Summaries and production spec one sheets. • Create and manage multiple projects • Customize shoot day types to match your production • Toggle between per-week and per-episode calculations for TV • Print professional summary reports ready for production binders • Duplicate projects and camera setups to save time • Real-time updates as you adjust any input Flexible Plans Get started for free with up to two cameras per project. Upgrade to Media Estimator Pro with a monthly or annual subscription to unlock unlimited cameras, printable summaries, project duplication, and more. Subscribe Once, Get Both iPad and Mac App! Privacy Policy: https://mediaestimator.nerdypup.com/privacy.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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    Seller
    Derek Klein
    Size
    168.6 MB
    Category
    Utilities
    Compatibility
    Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 15.6 or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
    Languages
    English
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    © Derek Klein
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