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.
Day for Night: The Exposure Math and the In-Camera Technique
Explains the exposure strategy for day-for-night shooting, the stop-loss calculation, sky blocking techniques, and how modern color grading has changed the technique. Includes worked examples from different solar conditions.
Sample Rates in Film and Audio Post: 48kHz vs. 96kHz and When Higher Actually Matters
Covers the Nyquist theorem in plain language, why broadcast requires 48kHz, when 96kHz or 192kHz actually matters and when it's placebo, and the storage implications of each choice for film and television audio.
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.
Crowdfunding for Filmmakers: What Works in 2026 and What Doesn't
A realistic assessment of crowdfunding in 2026 -- platform fee comparison, success rate data, reward tier strategy, marketing requirements before launch, and how crowdfunding interacts with other funding sources.
Film Grants and Funding: A Practical Guide to Finding and Winning Money for Your Film
Maps the major US and international grant sources for indie filmmakers, covers what each funder wants to see in an application, and explains how to structure a funding strategy across multiple grants, tax incentives, and equity investment.
10 Indie Films That Cracked the Distribution Code: What They Did Differently
A case-study post analyzing 10 successful indie films across different budget tiers and release strategies -- what each did at the festival stage, how they found distribution, and what the revenue outcome looked like where data is available.
Popular Reads
The articles filmmakers come back to again and again.
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.
How to Build a Realistic Indie Film Budget: A Line-by-Line Breakdown
The most practical indie budget guide in the niche -- covers above-the-line vs. below-the-line, contingency calculation, fringes and payroll taxes, equipment rental formulas, and a complete sample budget for a 12-day micro-budget feature.
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.