Inspector iMovie

Inspector iMovie analyzes core media properties for iMovie projects to aid editors, post-production teams, and freelancers in planning timelines and exports. It accepts structured inputs such as duration, resolution, frame rate, and codec, then exposes a compact set of derived metrics that inform editing decisions and asset management. The tool focuses strictly on media characteristics and project constraints, not on rendering itself.
Conceptually, the tool computes derived metrics from inputs: estimated import size, target export size, and an approximate render time. It uses simple, transparent formulas: estimated_export_size = duration_seconds × target_bitrate_bps / 8; codec complexity adjustments apply a relative render factor, with H.264 typically lighter than HEVC. Optional inputs like audio bitrate and color space refine estimates. Outputs are designed for quick validation and planning rather than exact timings.
Value and use cases: Users apply it during pre-production, post-production planning, and client reviews. It helps determine storage needs, bandwidth for delivery, and whether to use proxies or lower export profiles. It supports decisions between 1080p and 4K timelines, and between standard and high-efficiency codecs. The tool is uniquely valuable for domain-specific calibration of iMovie workflows and emphasizes actionable metrics rather than raw data.
Core features include explicit input validation, default codec factors for common profiles, and export-ready guidance that translates quickly into project plans. It is intended to complement existing editing software by providing a data-driven basis for scheduling, asset acquisition, and export strategy without performing actual renders.