PixelTools – Hue/Shift™ DCTL Plug-In

Deep, filmic color without breaking skin tones. Subtractive saturation and hue control for DaVinci Resolve, used by thousands of working colorists.

Built for colorists, DPs, and editors who need precise control over color relationships while maintaining image integrity.

• Command your color palette – unleash advanced hue, density, and saturation adjustments that push your grade beyond any native Resolve tool.
• Get deep film reds while protecting skin tones! Subtractive + Additive saturation control per hue allow for targeted color manipulation that feel natural and filmic.
• Easy-to-use density controls per hue make it easy to create a cinematic palettes, reducing luminance & increasing saturation for rich, vibrant colors.
• The exclusive “Clean Neutrals” feature offers precise control to minimize unwanted adjustments in low-saturation areas while preserving the integrity of your desired look.
• Dedicated “Skin” controls make adjusting skin simple!
• Unique “Saturation Highlight Bypass” slider facilitates additional control by adjusting only darker tonal ranges, while preserving highlights and mid-tones.
• Intuitive hue overlays provide visual guide while creating your look. No more guessing which hue controls skintone!
• Visual Curve UI — Intuitive hue overlays provide visual guidance while creating your look. No more guessing which hue controls skintone!
• Wide Color Management Recommended – Designed around DaVinci Wide Gamut (DWG) and fully compatible with ACES and other professional color managed workflows.
• Broad Camera Compatibility – Works perfectly with ARRI, RED (IPP2), Sony, Canon, Panasonic, Blackmagic, Apple Log, DJI, and any input supported by RCM or Color Space Transforms (CST)
• Crafted by Professional Colorists – Developed by working colorists for use in real-world film, TV, commercial, and streaming workflows. Currently used on Netflix, Amazon and AppleTV productions!

What’s Included

Pro Version

• Twelve Custom DCTLe plug-in file (Six Icon Version + 6 No Icon Versions)
• Twelve PowerGrade DRX File (Six Icon Versions + Six NoIcon Versions)
• User Guide PDF