Dctl Plug-in.zip: Pixeltools Hueshift
PixelTools hueShift DCTL Plug-In: A Colorist’s Secret Weapon
The PixelTools hueShift DCTL for DaVinci Resolve Studio offers a specialized, substractive color workflow designed to emulate the natural darkening effect of film emulsion, unlike standard digital tools that increase brightness as saturation increases. By using a spherical color model and independent density controls for specific hues, the plugin delivers precise, filmic, and artifact-free color manipulation. Read more about the plugin at PixelTools pixeltoolspost.com/products/pixeltools-hue-shift-dctl. Hue/Shift™ DCTL Plug-In | Pro - PixelTools
- Per‑Hue Rotation – Shift reds toward orange, blues toward cyan, or any hue toward its neighbor, without affecting neutral tones.
- Selective Range Control – Define the affected hue center and spread (falloff) to isolate skin tones, foliage, or product colors.
- DCTL Efficiency – Runs on GPU, delivering real‑time performance even at 4K.
- Non‑Destructive – Works within the Resolve image pipeline; can be stacked with other OFX plugins or DCTLs.
- Open Source / Affordable – PixelTools typically offers this as a free or low‑cost tool for professional colorists.
DCTL
Because hueShift is a (DaVinci Color Transform Language) rather than a standard OFX plug-in, it requires manual placement within your system's LUT folder: PixelTools hueShift DCTL Plug-In.zip
Superior Skin Tone Handling:
Includes a dedicated skin slider that is isolated from red and yellow for cleaner adjustments. Per‑Hue Rotation – Shift reds toward orange, blues
Subtractive Saturation
: Achieves deep, vibrant colors by reducing luminance as saturation increases, preventing the "glowing" effect common in digital grading. DCTL Because hueShift is a (DaVinci Color Transform