RenderCast Pro

Shot CU Calculator

Simulate a single-shot CU breakdown. Adjust values to see how each task contributes.

Shot Inputs

Pick a show to preload defaults, then override as needed.

Render Presets

Rates, passes, and resolution drive CU per frame.

Preset Rate Passes Res X Res Y
Lo
Med
Hi

Task Structure

Life % shapes the timeline. Presets drive internal vs delivery factors.

Task Life % Internal Preset Delivery Preset Iterations Iter Render Frames Deliver Render Frames
Setup
Blocking
WIP
Approval
Tech
Reset

Result

Formula: (Frames Iter x Internal Factor + Frames Deliv x Delivery Factor) x Base CU x Complexity Multiplier.

CU / Shot (Base)
48950.0
Complexity
Easy
x1.0
CU / Shot (Adjusted)
48950.0
Frames per Shot
100
Task Internal Preset Delivery Preset Frames Iter Frames Deliv CU / Shot CU / Shot (Adjusted)
Setup Lo Lo 10.0 3.0 650.0 650.0
Blocking Lo Lo 10.0 3.0 650.0 650.0
WIP Lo Lo 40.0 100.0 7000.0 7000.0
Approval Lo Lo 10.0 3.0 650.0 650.0
Tech Hi Hi 100.0 100.0 40000.0 40000.0