Shrinkage Calculator for Film Production
If you need 60 crew members ready on set, how many should you schedule overall?
Shrinkage
33.0%
Net Capacity
67.0%
Headcount
75
You need 75 Crew members to keep 50 available, with 25 extra to cover shrinkage.
Your shrinkage is within the typical industry range of 25โ35%.
Shrinkage categories
Adjust each category as a percentage of total paid time
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Shrinkage breakdown
Live view of which categories contribute most to total shrinkage
Set a category above 0% to view the breakdown chart.
Capacity split
Available time vs shrinkage
Headcount mix
Coverage target vs added Crew members for shrinkage
Headcount chart is unavailable when shrinkage is 100% or higher.
Frequently asked questions
Why is production shrinkage high?
Shoots lose capacity to resets, setup overhead, and mandatory breaks that still consume paid hours.
Do union break rules belong in shrinkage?
Yes. Regulated breaks directly reduce net productive time on set.
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Required Coverage
50
Total Shrinkage
33.0%
Net Capacity
67.0%
Required Headcount
75
Extra Needed
25
Capacity & Headcount Overview
Visual split of availability vs overhead
Capacity Split
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Headcount Mix
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Category Breakdown
Relative contribution of each shrinkage category
No active categories. Set a category above 0% to populate chart data.