RenderCalculator_v001.mp4

Quickly estimate your animation's total render time with the Render Calculator script. This tool automatically retrieves the frame range from your Cinema 4D scene file, allowing you to input the render time per frame and the number of machines available. It then calculates both the single-machine and distributed render times, helping you optimize your production schedule and resource allocation.

How to use:

1. Run the script from Cinema 4D's Script Manager (Shift + F11).
2. Enter the render time per frame in the format minutes:seconds or just seconds.
3. Specify the number of machines available for rendering.
4. The script automatically retrieves the duration of your animation from the active render settings and calculates:
   • Total render time for a single machine.
   • Adjusted render time distributed across the specified number of machines.