Tools & Gear
Mar 26, 2026
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If you spend enough time working in production, two types of math start to become second nature.
The first is overtime - mentally stacking straight time, time-and-a-half, and double after a long day.
The second is converting hours into decimals for timecards, payroll, or invoicing.
Neither task is especially complicated. But both tend to happen when you’re tired, moving quickly, and ready to head home. That’s when small mistakes creep in.
So we built a couple tools to help.
Not apps. Not platforms. Just straightforward utilities designed to solve common on-set friction.
Set Pay Calculator
Understanding what a day actually translates to matters - whether you’re negotiating rates, tracking income, or simply staying informed about your own labor.
The Set Pay Calculator quickly estimates guaranteed pay, overtime, and double time using pay structures familiar to most film professionals.
Unlike generic wage calculators, it recognizes an important industry reality: if you’re booked on a guaranteed day, you’re paid that rate even if production wraps early.
Enter your day rate, guaranteed hours, and time worked to receive a clear earnings breakdown, including your effective hourly rate.
Decimal Hours Converter
Converting time manually is one of those small tasks that adds up over a career.
8:30 becomes 8.5.
8:45 becomes 8.75.
8:37… takes a little more thought than it should.
The Decimal Hours Converter translates hours and minutes into payroll-ready decimals instantly, removing one more bit of mental overhead from the day.
Try the Decimal Hours Converter
Building Practical Resources for Crew
Legacy Grip has always centered on real-world knowledge - the kind you apply immediately on set. But education is only one part of the equation.
Sometimes the most valuable resource is simply a reliable tool you can open, use, and close within seconds. Our goal is to continue developing utilities that support the day-to-day workflow of film professionals, not just their long-term growth.
Both tools are free, require no login, and are designed to be mobile-friendly so they’re there when you actually need them.
As always, treat the results as estimates and confirm the specifics of your deal memo or contract with production, since pay structures can vary. If there’s a tool that would make your working life easier, we’d love to hear about it!
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