MONONODES Test Strip DCTL v3.0 is a visual color grading comparison tool developed by Stefan Ringelschwandtner for DaVinci Resolve Studio.

Inspired by traditional photographic test strips, it displays multiple grading variations simultaneously, allowing colorists to evaluate tonal and color differences without repeatedly changing settings or switching between separate grades.

COLOR GRADING COMPARISON

• Exposure – Compare incremental exposure increases or decreases.
• Contrast – Evaluate differences in image depth and tonal separation.
• Saturation – Compare color intensity from muted to highly saturated looks.
• Temperature – Explore warmer and cooler color balance variations.
• Tint – Assess green-to-magenta color shifts.

COMPARISON & DISPLAY CONTROLS

• Number of Splits – Customize the number of image segments.
• Split Mode – Display multiple variations side by side.
• Split Full Frame – Apply each variation across the entire frame.
• Flip Controls – Reverse the direction of parameter adjustments.
• Monochrome – Convert the image to black and white for tonal evaluation.
• Show Values – Display numerical values for each variation.

COMPATIBILITY & INCLUDED FILES

• Latest Version: Test Strip v3.0.
• Format: Encrypted DCTL (.dctle).
• Package includes earlier Test Strip and Test Strip Values versions.
• Software: DaVinci Resolve Studio 19.1 or later.
• Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Minimum RAM: 16 GB; recommended 32 GB.
• Minimum GPU: 4 GB VRAM; recommended 8 GB or more.

MONONODES Test Strip DCTL streamlines look development by making exposure, contrast, saturation, and white balance comparisons faster and easier to evaluate.