Storage required
198 GB
99 GB per shoot day.
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Video Bitrate and Storage Calculator
Estimate how much storage a video shoot needs from camera, codec, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, bit depth, chroma, duration, shoot days, and backup copies.
Outputs
6
Card sizes
4
Mode
Custom
Storage forecast
How much storage this shoot needs
Custom camera planning estimate at 4K, 60 fps, H.265 / HEVC and 220 Mbps.
Primary media198 GB
Card size
128 GB
V60 class media recommended.
SSD working drive
1.0 TB
Includes practical headroom for editing.
With backups
594 GB
2 backup copies plus originals.
Estimated runtime before card fills
128 GB card78 min
256 GB card2.6 hr
512 GB card5.2 hr
1.0 TB card10.3 hr
Storage accessories
Open shoot plannerAffiliate-ready card and drive recommendations
Link these to verified memory cards, CFexpress media, card readers, portable SSDs, and backup drives as the catalogue fills in.
V90 SD card
Best fit for high-bitrate mirrorless codecs that do not require CFexpress.
Find optionsCFexpress Type B
Best fit for RAW, All-I, and high-frame-rate 6K or 8K capture.
Find optionsPortable SSD
Useful as an on-set offload drive and travel edit drive.
Find optionsDesktop backup drive
Use for archive and duplicate backup after the shoot.
Find optionsVideo-capable cameras
Research camera bodies, recording formats, card slots, overheating risk, and creator workflows.
OpenOpen shoot planning assistant
Turn your storage estimate into a full batteries, cards, audio, lighting, and backup checklist.
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Browse cards, storage drives, readers, monitors, and video accessories as the catalogue expands.
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Products to connect to storage recommendations
The calculator is built to connect bitrate decisions directly to memory cards, CFexpress media, portable SSDs, readers, backup drives, and camera product pages.
Fujifilm
In high demand
Fujifilm X100VI
The cult compact, now with IBIS and 40MP
4.8(1,240)96% resale
$2,190.63
+2.1% 30d
Sony
Fairly priced
Sony A7R V
61MP resolution monster with AI AF
4.8(1,100)85% resale
$5,066.26
-1.1% 30d
Sony
Fairly priced
Sony A1
The no-compromise stacked flagship
4.8(700)86% resale
$8,281.65
0.0% 30d
Canon
Fairly priced
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
8K hybrid flagship with eye-control AF
4.8(520)85% resale
$5,480
0.0% 30d
Nikon
Fairly priced
Nikon Z8
The mini-Z9 that stole the show
4.8(1,300)86% resale
$5,096.40
0.0% 30d
Nikon
Fairly priced
Nikon Z9
Nikon's integrated-grip flagship
4.8(900)85% resale
$7,007.55
0.0% 30d
Video storage FAQ
Plan media before the shoot, not during the panic
Bitrate, codec, frame rate, and backup strategy can change a shoot budget fast. Use the calculator as a planning tool before choosing cards and drives.
How do you calculate video storage from bitrate?
Bitrate in megabits per second is multiplied by recording seconds, then divided by 8 to convert bits to bytes. GearAtlas then adds shoot days and backup copies.
Why do high-bitrate formats need faster cards?
The important number is sustained write speed. High-bitrate All-I, RAW, 6K, and 8K formats may require V90 SD, CFexpress, or external SSD recording.
Is H.265 always better because files are smaller?
Not always. H.265 is efficient but can be harder to edit. ProRes and All-I files are larger but often smoother in post-production.
How many backups should I plan?
For paid work, plan at least two backup copies in addition to original media. Critical shoots often use a 3-2-1 backup strategy.
Are camera presets exact?
They are planning presets for common recording modes. Always confirm the exact bitrate and media requirements in the camera manual before a paid shoot.
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