Pixeltools Hueshift Dctl Plug-in.zip

🎨 PixelTools hueShift DCTL Plug-In

Version: 1.0 Compatibility: DaVinci Resolve Studio 17+ (Requires DCTL support) Author: PixelTools

📄 Product Description

PixelTools hueShift is a powerful and flexible DCTL (DaVinci Color Transform Language) plug-in designed for colorists who need precise, mathematical control over hue rotation. Unlike standard hue vs. hue curves, hueShift provides a clean, slider-based interface to globally or selectively rotate hues with sub-degree accuracy.

Whether you are performing creative color grading, matching footage from different cameras, or fixing color casts, hueShift offers a streamlined workflow that sits directly in your node graph. It is incredibly lightweight, GPU-accelerated, and works in all color spaces managed by DaVinci Resolve.

PixelTools hueShift DCTL Plug-In – Intelligent Hue Rotation for DaVinci Resolve

Overview

The PixelTools hueShift DCTL Plug-In is a lightweight, precision color manipulation tool designed for DaVinci Resolve’s Color page. Unlike traditional Hue vs. Hue curves or simple offset controls, hueShift uses a DCTL (DaVinci Color Transform Language) to rotate specific hue ranges with natural roll-off and minimal artifacting.

Key Features

  • 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.

Who Is It For?

  • Colorists who need to adjust a specific hue (e.g., make a teal sky greener or a red car more crimson) without affecting luminance or saturation.
  • On‑set DITs & dailies colorists looking for a fast, predictable hue shift before applying a creative LUT.
  • VFX artists matching disparate elements where hue rotation alone fixes a color mismatch.

How to Install

  1. Download PixelTools hueShift DCTL Plug-In.zip.
  2. Extract the contents. You’ll find a .dctl file (e.g., hueShift.dctl) and possibly a README.
  3. In DaVinci Resolve, navigate to your DCTL folder:
    macOS/Linux: /Library/Application Support/Blackmagic Design/DaVinci Resolve/LUT/DCTL/
    Windows: C:\ProgramData\Blackmagic Design\DaVinci Resolve\Support\LUT\DCTL\
    (User‑specific paths also work, e.g., ~/Library/Application Support/…)
  4. Copy the .dctl file into that folder (you may need to create a DCTL subfolder if it doesn’t exist).
  5. Restart Resolve or refresh the LUT list.
    On a Color node, right‑click → DCTL → find hueShift.

Basic Usage

  • Load hueShift on a serial node.
  • Adjust Hue Center – the target color you want to shift (in degrees, 0° = red, 120° = green, 240° = blue).
  • Hue Shift Amount – how many degrees to rotate that center hue.
  • Hue Spread – controls how quickly adjacent hues fall off (lower = tighter selection, higher = smoother transition).

Pro tip: Use a split‑screen (Highlight mode) to visualize which hues are being affected, then fine‑tune the spread.

Limitations & Notes

  • DCTLs operate in the timeline color space. For best results, set your node color space to DaVinci Wide Gamut or a linear space.
  • hueShift rotates hue only; it does not alter saturation or luma. Pair it with a Sat vs. Sat curve if needed.
  • Some DCTLs can introduce banding in 8‑bit projects. Use in a 32‑bit float pipeline (Resolve’s default).

Why Choose This Over Native Tools?

| Native Resolve | PixelTools hueShift | |----------------|----------------------| | Hue vs. Hue curve (indirect, often overshoots) | Direct hue rotation with adjustable falloff | | Custom Curves > Hue (less intuitive) | Single‑knob shift amount | | Color Warper (powerful but heavier) | Ultra‑lightweight, GPU‑accelerated |

Final Thoughts

If you’ve ever wished for a clean, dedicated hue rotation tool inside Resolve—one that doesn’t spill into neighboring colors—PixelTools hueShift is an excellent addition to your power grade or DCTL toolkit. It’s simple, fast, and does exactly one thing well.

Download & Support
Check the official PixelTools page (or GitHub/LiftGammaGain thread) for the latest version. For bug reports or feature requests, reach out through PixelTools’ support channel.

The PixelTools HueShift DCTL is a professional-grade color grading tool designed specifically for DaVinci Resolve. Unlike standard plugins, it runs as a DCTL (DaVinci Color Transform Language) script, providing high-precision color manipulation with minimal performance overhead. 1. Installation Guide PixelTools hueShift DCTL Plug-In.zip

Since this arrives as a .zip file, you must manually place the DCTL files in the correct directory for DaVinci Resolve to recognize them:

Step 1: Extract the PixelTools hueShift DCTL Plug-In.zip folder. Step 2: Navigate to the DaVinci Resolve DCTL folder:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Blackmagic Design/DaVinci Resolve/LUT/

Windows: %AppData%\Blackmagic Design\DaVinci Resolve\Support\LUT\

Step 3: Create a new folder named PixelTools inside the LUT folder and paste the extracted .dctl files there. Step 4: Restart DaVinci Resolve. 2. How to Apply the Plugin Open the Color Page in DaVinci Resolve. Go to the Effects Library (OpenFX) in the top right. Search for the DCTL effect and drag it onto a node.

In the Inspector panel, click the "DCTL Script" dropdown and select PixelTools_HueShift. 3. Key Features & Controls

The HueShift DCTL is favored for its "subtractive-style" color shifting, which feels more organic than the standard Hue vs. Hue curves.

Hue Selection: Targets specific color ranges (Reds, Yellows, Greens, Cyans, Blues, Magentas). 🎨 PixelTools hueShift DCTL Plug-In Version: 1

Shift Amount: Precisely rotates the selected hue without affecting the neighboring colors' saturation or luminance.

Smoothing/Roll-off: Ensures that the transition between the shifted color and the original image remains seamless, preventing "edge tearing" or digital artifacts.

Global Saturation/Luminance: Often includes secondary controls to tweak the intensity of the shifted area. 4. Best Practices for Color Grading

Skin Tone Refinement: Use it to subtly pull "magenta" or "yellow" heavy skin tones back toward a natural peach/gold center.

Greenery/Nature: Shift yellowish greens to a deep forest green for a "filmic" look without making the grass look neon.

Color Uniformity: Great for matching two different cameras where the "reds" might look slightly more orange on one sensor than the other. 5. Troubleshooting

Missing Script: If the plugin doesn't appear, ensure you placed the .dctl files directly into a subfolder of the LUT directory.

GPU Errors: Since DCTLs run directly on your GPU, ensure your graphics drivers are up to date. If you see a "GPU Limit Reached" error, try reducing the timeline resolution while grading. 📄 Product Description PixelTools hueShift is a powerful

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

Key Benefits:

  1. Surgical Isolation: Instead of affecting the whole image, hueShift allows you to target specific vectors of color. Need to turn a teal sky into a deeper blue without turning the actor's skin purple? This tool handles that isolation gracefully.
  2. Smooth Gradients: One of the biggest risks with aggressive hue shifting is banding. PixelTools has engineered this DCTL to maintain smooth transitions between shifted and non-shifted areas.
  3. Intuitive Interface: Unlike some complex DCTLs that require reading a manual to operate, hueShift is designed for the busy colorist. The controls are visual and responsive, making it easy to "dial in" the look you need.
  4. Creative Stylization: Beyond correction, this tool is a creative powerhouse. You can quickly perform "color swaps" for music videos or commercials, changing the mood of a scene entirely with a few parameter tweaks.