Estimate Storage for Multiple Videos
Calculate total storage from average video size and the number of files.
Practical Example
200 videos averaging 500 MB each require about 100 GB of decimal storage.
Factors That Affect the Result
File-size variation, backups, proxy files, project files and filesystem overhead increase real storage needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I include backups?
Yes for capacity planning.
Are all files assumed equal?
The basic estimate uses an average size.
Does this include editing caches?
Only if you add them separately.
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Methodology and Practical Limits
Storage planning should include video bitrate, audio, duration and number of recordings, plus headroom for filesystem overhead, proxies, thumbnails and backups. Using only nominal video size can underestimate real project storage.