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Render Animation Timer

by Omega VFX Ltd·Workflow

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Why we like it

Render Animation Timer earns its place as a lightweight utility built around a single task: estimating and recording how long animations take to render. The v0.0.2 energy cost estimation adds a financial angle to that timing data.

What is Render Animation Timer?

Render Animation Timer is an add-on for Blender that focuses on the timing side of animation rendering. Activated with a single click, it estimates how long an animation will take to render and records the results as it works, giving you data to plan around.

Beyond a total estimate, the add-on calculates the average time per frame and displays an estimated finish time inside Blender. Recorded render times can be used for benchmarking your system's performance and comparing different render settings, and past data supports planning future projects. Version 0.0.2 added energy cost estimation, which reports the electricity used for a render in both dollars and kilowatt-hours (kWh).

Released under the GPL license, Render Animation Timer runs on Blender 4.1 and 4.0 as well as the 3.x series back to 3.0. Omega VFX Ltd notes ongoing development, with features planned based on user feedback.

Who is Render Animation Timer best for?

Render Animation Timer is best for blender artists who want to estimate, record and benchmark animation render times and track the electricity cost of rendering.

How much does Render Animation Timer cost?

Render Animation Timer is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Time estimation for how long an animation will take to render
  • Average render time calculated per frame
  • Estimated finish time displayed inside Blender
  • Energy cost estimation reported in dollars and kilowatt-hours (added in v0.0.2)
  • One-click activation to capture render time data
  • Recorded render times for benchmarking system performance and comparing render settings

Tags

#Blender#render#animation#workflow#benchmarking#energy cost#project planning#render statistics

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Render Animation Timer support?

Render Animation Timer supports a broad range of Blender releases. It runs on Blender 4.1 and 4.0, and across the 3.x series it covers 3.6, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3, 3.2, 3.1 and 3.0. That spread means the add-on works with older projects as well as the 4.x builds. If you're on a version outside this list, check Omega VFX Ltd's developer page to confirm whether newer compatibility has been added since publication.

Is Render Animation Timer free to use?

Render Animation Timer is listed as free in this catalog, so you can add it to your Blender workflow without a purchase here. Prices and licensing terms can change over time, so for the current details and any options to support the developer, it's worth checking Omega VFX Ltd's page directly. That page carries the latest information straight from the creator of the add-on.

How does Render Animation Timer estimate rendering energy cost?

Render Animation Timer includes energy cost estimation, a feature introduced in version 0.0.2. It estimates the electricity cost of rendering an animation and reports that figure in both dollars and kilowatt-hours (kWh). Alongside its render time tracking, this gives you a view of the financial side of a render rather than just its duration. The estimate sits within the same add-on that handles time estimation, frame time calculation and the estimated finish time.

What license is Render Animation Timer released under?

Render Animation Timer is released under the GPL license. That covers how the add-on can be used, modified and shared. If you need the specifics of what the license permits for your particular use, the full terms and any supporting documentation are available through Omega VFX Ltd's developer page. The license is listed alongside the add-on's Blender version support and release history.

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