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✅ A customized estimate — tailored to your shoot type, deliverables, and creative needs
✅ Transparent breakdowns — see exactly where your money’s going
✅ Pro-level insight — built on real budgets from real productions
✅ Pre-vetted ranges — so you can make confident decisions fast
✅ No fluff, just facts — perfect for clients, producers, or brand teams who want to move with clarity
CREATIVE FREEDOM STARTS WITH A REAL BUDGET
DOWNLOAD THE PRODUCTION CALCULATOR
THE PRODUCTION CALCULATOR THAT TAKES THE GUESSWORK OUT OF SCOPING YOUR NEXT CAMPAIGN.
YOUR GO-TO TOOL FOR SMARTER PLANNING, STRONGER CREATIVE, AND SMOOTHER PRODUCTIONS
Step 1: Drop Your Info
Tell us where to send the calculator. No fluff, no follow-ups — just instant access to a tool built for real producers.
Step 2: UNLOCK THE Calculator
Estimate costs, set smarter budgets, and see how creative decisions impact the bottom line — all in one sleek spreadsheet.
Step 3: Use It on Your Next Shoot
Bring it to your next pitch, prep, or production call. Build clarity, avoid chaos, and stay one step ahead from day one.
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What real users had to say
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"Honestly, I didn’t realize how much we were guessing until we used this. Way more clarity, way less stress."
Chris D.
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"This tool legit saved me hours of back-and-forth with our finance team. I had a clear ballpark within minutes and could focus on the creative again."
Julian A.
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"It gives me a clear range without overthinking it. I send this to THE team when they ask ‘how much will it cost’ before we even start creative."
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"Love how it keeps things tight and realistic. It helped me say no to some out-of-scope asks — with confidence."
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Why You Need This FREE PRODUCTION calculator Before Your Next Shoot:
Clarifies Budgets Instantly
No more vague estimates—get a clean, realistic range based on real production variables in minutes.Built for Fast Decision-Making
Pull it up in a meeting, pitch, or pre-pro call to align creative, strategy, and budget fast.Filters Out Unrealistic Ideas Early
Keeps wild ideas grounded before they waste time or blow up scope later down the line.Works for Any Shoot Type
From CPG to culture campaigns, lifestyle to fashion—the numbers flex with your creative.Keeps Everyone Aligned
Use it to bring producers, creatives, and clients into the same conversation from day one.Helps You Sell Smart Concepts Upstream
Shape decks that win buy-in from CDs and stakeholders by showing the numbers behind the vision.Streamlines Scope Building
Use it as a first step before locking locations, casting, or builds—know what you’re working with.A Lifesaver on Fast-Turn Projects
When time is tight, this gets you to a production-ready number fast—without second-guessing.Built From Real PSA Projects
Modeled on actual budgets we’ve used for national brands—this isn’t guesswork, it’s field-tested.Free. Useful. Essential.
We made this to help creative producers move smarter. Plug it into your process—you’ll be glad you did.
FAQs
What exactly does this calculator do?
It gives you a fast, realistic estimate of production costs based on your creative concept—so you can make smarter decisions early.
How accurate is it?
It’s not a final budget—but it’s grounded in real PSA project data, so it’s damn close. Think of it as your pre-estimate estimate.
Who is this for?
Creative producers, brand leads, and anyone who needs to scope a shoot quickly without pulling numbers from thin air.
Is this just for big-budget campaigns?
Nope. It’s helpful whether you’ve got $15K or $150K. It adjusts based on what you input.
What kind of projects does it work for?
It’s flexible—whether you’re planning lifestyle, fashion, CPG, or branded content campaigns. If it’s a filmed or photo-based production, it fits.
Does it replace a line producer or production team?
Not at all—it complements them. It helps you walk into those convos with a clear head and solid starting point.
The Top Four Problems Brands Face With Creative Production
Let’s be real—nearly every brand hits these same walls when it comes to content and production. If these problems aren’t addressed, it doesn’t matter how great your product is or how big your media budget gets—you’ll stay stuck.
You don’t have the time or capacity to manage production.
The visuals are okay—but they're not pushing the brand forward.
You need consistent content but don’t have a repeatable production process.
You're stuck working with vendors instead of creative partners.
If any of these problems hit home, reach out today to see how we can be of help.