Tools & Reference
Technical guides and tools for post-production
Reference material for producers, directors, and post supervisors — covering delivery formats, frame specifications, and practical tools we use every day.
Guides
Understanding Aspect Ratios & Delivery Specs
Frame sizes, containers, and delivery formats — from the UHD/4K distinction through to cinema DCP specifications. A clear reference for producers and post supervisors.
Understanding Codecs & Container Files
What a codec actually does, how containers differ from codecs, bit depth, chroma subsampling, and which formats suit acquisition, editorial, and delivery. A practical reference for anyone working in post.
Tools
Data Rate Calculator
Estimate storage requirements for any camera, codec, and frame rate combination. Covers 45 cameras including ARRI, RED, Sony, Canon, DJI, and Fujifilm.
Xe Convert
Free Mac app for batch converting and resizing images. Supports JPG, PNG, TIFF, HEIC, WebP, PSD and more — with aspect ratio cropping, resolution scaling, and letterbox removal. Universal binary.