Codec and Storage Planning for Production

Running out of storage on set is a preventable disaster. With modern cameras shooting 4K, 6K, and even 8K, storage planning is more critical than ever.

Understanding Bitrates

A codec's bitrate determines how much data it writes per second. Higher bitrates mean better quality but more storage consumption.

| Codec | Typical Bitrate (4K/24fps) |

|-------|---------------------------|

| ProRes 422 HQ | ~220 Mbps |

| ProRes 422 | ~147 Mbps |

| H.264 High | ~50 Mbps |

| ARRIRAW | ~400 Mbps |

Resolution and Frame Rate Multipliers

When shooting at higher resolutions or frame rates, storage needs scale:

Planning Your Media

For a typical shoot day (8 hours of rolling time):

Use our Storage & Footage calculator to run these numbers quickly before any production.