Production-Ready Calculators
The filmmaker's toolkit, instantly accessible
Free, client-side calculators for depth of field, exposure, audio, production planning, budgeting, distribution, and more. No sign-up required. No data leaves your browser.
Tools by Category
Every calculator a production needs, organized by workflow.
Camera & Technical
Exposure, aspect ratio, field of view, and core optical calculations for any camera setup.
16 tools
Camera & Lens Decision
Compare lenses, crop factors, and sensor formats to make informed gear choices before the shoot.
8 tools
Time & Motion
Slow motion, time lapse, and frame rate tools for precise control of how time reads on screen.
4 tools
Storage & Media
Estimate drive space, data rates, and media requirements before and during a shoot.
8 tools
Production & Planning
Call sheet math, crew size estimates, schedule planning, and on-set logistics tools.
23 tools
Finance & Distribution
Revenue forecasts, distribution deal models, and budget calculators for independent productions.
14 tools
Audio & Music
Sync, tempo, and music licensing tools for editors and sound designers.
12 tools
Legal & Rights
4 tools
Data & Transparency
4 tools
Engagement
2 tools
Utility
Unit converters, quick references, and general-purpose tools for everyday production use.
1 tool
Popular Tools
The most-used calculators across pre-production and post.
Depth of Field
Calculate near/far focus limits and total depth of field for any sensor, lens, and aperture combination.
Slow Motion
Calculate playback duration and slowdown factor from capture frame rate and timeline frame rate.
Storage & Footage
Estimate storage requirements based on codec, resolution, frame rate, and shoot duration.
Revenue Forecast
Project revenue over time across theatrical, streaming, and home video windows.
Exposure / Shutter / Focal Length
Compute exposure values, shutter angle to shutter speed conversions, and reciprocal focal length.
Time Lapse
Determine interval, total shots, and resulting clip length for time-lapse sequences.
Latest from the Blog
Guides and deep-dives on filmmaking craft, gear, and business.
Tier 1 vs. Tier 2 vs. Tier 3 Film Festivals: How the Hierarchy Actually Works and Why It Matters
Explains the film festival tier system in practical terms -- what separates each tier, which festivals sit in each level, what a selection at each tier realistically delivers for distribution and career development, and how to match your submission strategy to your film's actual tier potential.
Which Film Festivals Actually Lead to Distribution? A Data-Backed Look at the Conversion Rate
Examines which film festivals have the strongest documented track records of generating distribution deals for independent films -- covering acquisition rates by festival tier, the genres most likely to convert, and how to evaluate a festival's distribution conversion rate before you submit.
Mono vs. Stereo vs. 5.1 vs. Atmos: Which Audio Format Does Your Film Actually Need?
A decision framework for choosing the right audio format for your independent film -- covering what each format requires technically, which platforms expect it, what it costs to produce, and the realistic breakeven point where investing in 5.1 or Atmos is justified versus where stereo is the right call.
BPM and Picture: How Editors Cut to Music Without Losing Their Mind
Covers the practical mechanics of cutting picture to a musical tempo -- including how to calculate frame-accurate beat intervals, how to use the BPM Sync Tool to pre-calculate cut points, and when cutting to music serves the scene versus when it works against it.
Delivering Audio for Netflix, Amazon, and Apple TV Plus: The Spec Differences That Matter
Covers the platform-specific audio delivery specifications for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV Plus -- comparing loudness targets, channel format requirements, codec preferences, and the delivery mistakes that trigger rejections at each platform's QC stage.
How to Negotiate a Music License for Your Indie Film: The Conversation Nobody Teaches You
Covers the practical mechanics of negotiating sync and master use licences for independent films -- including how to approach rights holders, what information to have ready, which terms are negotiable, and how to use the Music Licensing Cost Estimator to anchor your budget before you make the first call.
Popular Reads
The articles filmmakers come back to again and again.
What Does a Distributor Actually Keep? The Fee Stack Explained
A film earning $500,000 in gross box office revenue may generate zero dollars for its producer. Understanding the distribution fee stack -- theatrical splits, distribution fees, P&A recoupment, and the recoupment waterfall -- is the single most important financial literacy skill in independent film.
How to Build a Cinema Camera Package for Under $5,000: A Real-World Equipment List
A real, itemized camera package with rental vs. purchase math, weight considerations for transport, and battery life estimates. Bridges camera selection to practical production planning.
The Film Festival Strategy: Which Festivals to Target, When to Submit, and What to Expect
A strategic framework for festival planning -- tier ranking, submission timing, premiere strategy, what actually happens when you get in, and how to convert festival attention into distribution conversations.
The Exposure Triangle for Cinematographers (Why It Works Differently Than in Photography)
Covers shutter angle vs. shutter speed, the 180-degree rule, how ND filters replace aperture in video, and the EV system applied to cinema. Includes a conversion table for shutter angle at 12 common frame rates.
Industry Directory
Curated lists of guilds, festivals, schools, studios, and more.
Guilds
Major film industry guilds and unions representing writers, directors, actors, and crew.
178 entries
Film Festivals
Prestigious and emerging film festivals worldwide for premieres, networking, and distribution opportunities.
530 entries
Film Awards
Major awards ceremonies and industry honors recognizing excellence in filmmaking.
102 entries
Film Schools
Leading film schools and university programs worldwide for aspiring filmmakers.
87 entries
Film Scholarships
Scholarships, fellowships, and financial aid opportunities for film students and emerging filmmakers.
81 entries
Film Studios
Major film studios, production companies, and independent studios shaping cinema worldwide.
117 entries
Filmmaking Word Map
Explore essential filmmaking terminology. Click any word to learn more.
The word map above reflects the breadth of filmmaking terminology covered across our tools, blog, glossary, and directory. From aperture and aspect ratio to distribution deals and festival strategy, every corner of the craft is represented here.
Resources at a Glance
A growing library built for every stage of your filmmaking career.
Production-Ready Calculators You Can Trust
Every calculator on this site is built from the formulas and industry standards that working cinematographers, camera assistants, and producers rely on daily. Depth of field uses the same circle of confusion math found in professional lens charts. Exposure calculations follow the ISO, aperture, and shutter speed relationships defined by camera manufacturers. Storage estimators use real codec data rates published by ARRI, RED, Blackmagic, and Sony.
These are not toy apps. They are practical tools designed to give you answers you can take straight to set. All calculations run in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, stored, or tracked. Your production data stays on your device.
A Curated Industry Directory
Finding funding, choosing a festival, or identifying the right distributor for your finished film requires knowing who the key players are. Our directory covers guilds, unions, festivals, awards bodies, film schools, scholarship programs, studios, and distribution companies around the world. Every listing is researched and linked to its official source.
Whether you are submitting your first short to a regional festival or negotiating a minimum guarantee with an international sales agent, the directory connects you to the organizations that matter. New entries are added regularly as we expand coverage across regions and specialties.
Learn the Language of Film
The glossary contains hundreds of filmmaking terms spanning cinematography, lighting, sound, editing, narrative structure, production logistics, film history, and on-set jargon. Each entry includes a clear definition, context for how the term is used on a real set or in a real edit suite, and links to related terms.
Film school students use the glossary to prepare for classes and exams. Working professionals use it to quickly confirm the precise meaning of a technical term. Aspiring filmmakers use it to build vocabulary before stepping on set for the first time. It is a reference designed to grow with you throughout your career.