How many GB does 1 hour of 4K video use?
Standard H.264 uses ~45 GB/hr, Sony XAVC S-I All-Intra uses ~108 GB/hr, while ProRes 422 HQ uses ~340 GB/hr.
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Key Capabilities & Advantages
Sony FX3 XAVC S-I 4K
Uses ~108 GB per hour per camera.
Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Uses ~340 GB per hour per camera.
3-Day Indian Wedding
Generates 3.8 to 5.5 TB of raw multi-cam footage.
3-2-1 Backup Standard
Calculates total dual-drive archive capacity and estimated HDD costs in INR.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much storage is needed for an Indian wedding?
A typical 3-day wedding with 3 video cameras generates 3.8 to 5.5 TB of raw footage, requiring 8 to 12 TB of backup capacity.