1. Resolution and Format:
* 4K (Ultra HD): 40-100 GB per hour
* 1080p (Full HD): 10-25 GB per hour
* 720p (HD): 5-12 GB per hour
* SD (Standard Definition): 1-5 GB per hour
2. Video Codec:
* H.265 (HEVC): More efficient, smaller file sizes
* H.264 (AVC): Less efficient, larger file sizes
* MPEG-2: Older codec, even larger file sizes
3. Bitrate:
* Higher Bitrate: Better quality, larger file size
* Lower Bitrate: Lower quality, smaller file size
4. Audio Format:
* Lossless audio (FLAC, ALAC): Larger file size
* Lossy audio (MP3, AAC): Smaller file size
5. Special Effects and Content:
* Complex CGI: Increased file size
* Action scenes with fast motion: Increased file size
Example:
A 2-hour 4K movie with H.265 codec and lossless audio might be around 80-200 GB.
General Rule of Thumb:
* 4K movies are typically larger than 1080p movies.
* Higher quality settings result in larger file sizes.
It's impossible to give you a definitive answer without knowing the specific details of the film. However, the information above can help you estimate the size.