Enginious / Calculator
v0.3 · EUR · Q2 2026
Cost Calculator · 01

How much does virtual production actually cost?

Configure a project below and get an evidence-based budget estimate. Built on rates from real European productions including The Witcher and Arcane.

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Project Profile

Set the scope of the production you're budgeting.

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3D Environment Scope

Scale, fidelity, and dynamism each drive build hours independently.

Dense Set Dressing Cluttered interiors / packed exteriors. +20% to build hours.
Heavy Megascans / Library Use Reduces asset build hours ~25% where appropriate.
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Stage Configuration

LED volume tier drives the largest line item.

Include LED Ceiling Adds ~15% to stage rental. Essential for top-down lighting.
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Production Window

Pre-production weeks scale with environment count and fidelity.

Director Tech Days Included Adds 2 days of paid stage time for director walkthroughs.
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Traditional Shoot Comparison

Sets the baseline against which VP is compared.

Multi-Environment Travel Realistic when each environment is a separate location.
FULL VP PRODUCTION
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Cost Breakdown
Estimates are illustrative ranges based on European production rates as of Q2 2026. Final budgets require detailed scoping. All cost constants tunable in source. © Enginious Group S.A. · enginious.tech