Often includes secondary controls to tweak the intensity of the shifted area. 4. Best Practices for Color Grading
: Includes dedicated sliders for each primary and secondary hue (Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta) to adjust luminance independently for rich, cinematic palettes. PixelTools hueShift DCTL Plug-In.zip
Developed by colorist Jason Bowdach of PixelTools in collaboration with Kaur Hendrikson (KaurH), the tool has been adopted by thousands of colorists worldwide and has earned a reputation as an industry staple. Often includes secondary controls to tweak the intensity
When you download and unzip the PixelTools hueShift DCTL Plug-In.zip file, you'll find several key components designed to integrate smoothly into your workflow. The tool is available in two versions, which vary significantly in scope. Developed by colorist Jason Bowdach of PixelTools in
| | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Software | DaVinci Resolve Studio (17.4.6 or higher) . It does not work with the free version of Resolve as DCTL support is exclusive to Studio. | | Operating System | Compatible with both macOS (including Apple Silicon) and Windows . | | Color Management | Supports professional color pipelines like Resolve Color Management (DaVinci Wide Gamut) , ACES , LogC , RED IPP2 , and Rec709 Gamma 2.4 workflows. | | License & Updates | A one-time purchase includes a lifetime license and free updates for life. | | Package Options | Available as the Basic core tool or Hue/Shift™ Pro bundle, which includes five advanced DCTLs for saturation, hue, density, contrast, and cross-talk, plus PowerGrades and a user guide. | | File Format | Delivered as a .dctle file (DaVinci Color Transform Encode), the encrypted, commercial version of a DCTL. |