# Data Calc Pro 2

> Digital film data acquisition and transfer calculation tool. (iPhone/iPad app by The Moving Picture Company.)

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- Developer: [The Moving Picture Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/343814570)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-calc-pro-2/id1084658572/reviews.md

## What is Data Calc Pro 2?

Data Calc Pro by MPC is a dedicated iOS app designed to accurately calculate the amount of data acquired for each stage of your project, from pre-production to shoot, post and delivery. Developed by MPC’s Data Lab, the app provides excellent support to every digital film professional, from Producer, to DIT, to VFX Supervisor and more.

Data Calc Pro is made up of five sections to make data calculations clear, simple and accurate. Data can be entered on any section with the results transferred to the other sections for complete workflow calculations.

Time
The time calculator's intuitive interface allows you to perform normally complicated time calculations at the touch of a button, and easily convert between units, for example from timecode to hours or minutes to frames.
Want to know how many minutes footage you would shoot with 2 cameras each shooting 20 minutes over 3 days? No problem. Then convert that to frames? Easy.

Shoot
With over 100 digital cameras to choose from and hundreds of formats, the Shoot tab allows you to accurately estimate the amount of data produced on any shoot. Choose a camera, codec, resolution, frame rate and run time to give the amount of data produced. Conversely, input the amount of data created to calculate the run time. The Stereo button allows dual camera calculations.

Camera Info
Gives you a large range of technical specifications for each camera, helping you choose the right camera for the job.

Film
Select a film gauge, frame rate and run time to calculate the footage used. Conversely, find the running time from the footage. Feet and meters are supported.

Post
Choose from over 70 current popular editing or finishing codecs to calculate the storage required for the post on your project. Switch between Shoot, Film and Post tabs to calculate the difference between your acquisition and transcoded material.

Transfer
The transfer tab allows you to calculate how long it will take to transfer a given amount of data over a wide range of peripherals or connections/bandwidths. Conversely, find out how much you will be able to transfer in a given time.

Updates
Data Calc Pro will be regularly updated with new cameras and codecs so you'll always be up to date with the latest technology. You can contact us at datacalc@moving-picture.com with any queries.

The calculations of Data Calc Pro are solely intended for estimation purposes only. Video codecs that use a Variable Bit Rate (VBR) adjust data rate based on the source footage. Data Calc Pro VBR codecs have been calculated by their target bit rate. Actual data sizes may vary dependent on content.
Data Calc Pro calculates data sizes in base-10.

About MPC and MPC’s Data Lab
MPC (The Moving Picture Company) is a world leading post production facility creating high-end digital visual effects, computer animation and integrated digital services for the feature film, advertising, music and broadcast industries. 

MPC's Data Lab provides support for all data-acquisition projects, and offers assistance and production management across all stages of your digital pipeline. Building on the strengths of MPC’s non-linear digital workflow and data management services, the state of the art facility also offers workflow consultancy, digital dailies, rushes for editors and a full range of digital transcoding for commercials, feature films and broadcast.

What's New?
- Comprehensive restructure of the Apps fundamental build to enhance & future proof it from future OS updates.
- New colour coded design, tailored to on-set usage, to allow for slick transititions between the Apps different functions on set.
-  New Cameras, Codecs & Resolutions to ensure it is up to date with the industries leading technology.
- Downloadable workflow PDF to allow for seamless Offline workflows.

## Key features

- Time calculations
- Shoot data estimation
- Camera technical specifications
- Film gauge calculations
- Post-production storage calculation
- Data transfer speed estimation

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-calc-pro-2/id1084658572/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Does they stop updating camera information right now?

*2020-10-22, version 2.1.0*

I can’t do the camera update in the app, where is the arri Alexa LF and LF mini?

### 3/5 — Abandonware?

*2020-06-05, version 2.1.0*

Amazing app, but needs updated camera info. 5 stars when updated.

### 5/5 — Data doesn't update

*2017-05-18, version 2.1.0*

Contacted support about this, and they haven't done anything. In the Post section, set a format and a resolution, if you change the resolution after that, final number doesn't update.
This app is unreliable and unusable with those kind of bugs!

### 1/5 — Version crashing

*2016-12-09, version 2.0.0*

Please investigate. The app crashes on start-up every time with iPhone 6 iOS 9.3.5

### 1/5 — Still crashes and won't even open

*2016-12-09, version 2.0.0*

The last few updates have yet to fix the crash upon opening issue. It's a shame I can't even open the hands-down best data calculator available.

### 4/5 — Great! But... App Crashes on iOS 10.1.1

*2016-12-09, version 2.0.0*

Updated to v2.0.0 of the app and it crashes immediately after opening... tried deleting and reinstalling but refuses to open. 

This is a really fantastic app and I use it daily - hope they get a fix out ASAP...

### 5/5 — Fantastic!

*2016-08-23, version 1.2.7*

This is a fantastic app. I used to use KataData but it is no longer available. This is a better replacement with several options and more than just camera data. It also helps for post production planning and transfer speeds. I don't normally leave reviews but had to on this because I would be willing to pay money for this one. I know previous people have had it crash on them but so far I haven't had issues.

### 1/5 — Literally Unusable

*2016-03-31, version 1.0*

Downloaded fine, then changed the preset to the Ursa Mini 46K. App immediately closed and has yet to open despite redownloading and restarting

### 1/5 — Crash

*2016-03-30, version 1.0*

I tried this app using settings of my BMCC camera and it worked great. Then I selected the URSA Mini 4.6k and the app would crash. I deleted and reinstalled the app, selected the same camera and it crashes again. Boo. New cameras are the most important reason I'd like this app, so I can be up to speed with them faster.

## Frequently asked questions about Data Calc Pro 2

### What is Data Calc Pro 2 used for?

Data Calc Pro 2 is designed to accurately calculate the amount of data acquired for each stage of a digital film project, from pre-production through delivery. It assists professionals in estimating data needs for shoots, post-production storage, and transfer times.

### What kind of data can Data Calc Pro 2 calculate?

It calculates time conversions, shoot data based on camera and format, film gauge usage, post-production storage requirements for various codecs, and data transfer speeds.

### Does Data Calc Pro 2 support different cameras and codecs?

Yes, it includes over 100 digital cameras and hundreds of formats for shoot data estimation, and over 70 popular editing or finishing codecs for post-production storage calculations.

### Can Data Calc Pro 2 help with dual camera setups?

Yes, the 'Shoot' tab features a Stereo button that allows for dual camera data calculations.

### Is Data Calc Pro 2 available on Android devices?

Data Calc Pro 2 is currently available for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad.

### How often is Data Calc Pro 2 updated?

The app is regularly updated with new cameras and codecs to ensure users stay current with the latest technology.

### What is the rating of Data Calc Pro 2?

Data Calc Pro 2 has a rating of 4.5 stars based on 4 ratings.

### Are the calculations in Data Calc Pro 2 exact?

The calculations are intended for estimation purposes. Actual data sizes may vary, especially with Variable Bit Rate (VBR) codecs, which are calculated by their target bit rate in the app.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.1.0 — 2017-05-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

New database update URL. 
UI improvements for readability and interaction. 
Small bug fixes.

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