MONONODES Utility DCTLs v2.1 is an image analysis toolkit developed by Stefan Ringelschwandtner to help colorists identify color imbalances, evaluate exposure, and inspect image quality directly within DaVinci Resolve Studio.

Rather than automatically modifying footage, these tools provide visual feedback to support more accurate and informed color grading decisions.

IMAGE ANALYSIS TOOLKIT

• Balance – Analyzes skin tones, exposure, saturation, and neutral areas, with split-view comparisons.
• Clipping – Identifies clipped highlights, crushed shadows, and individual RGB channel clipping.
• RGB Min Max – Displays RGB and luminance ranges as an on-image parade.
• Isolator – Separates highlight and shadow colors for targeted hue and saturation analysis.

COLOR GRADING ANALYSIS FEATURES

• Skin Tone Indicator – Visualizes skin hue deviations from the reference skin tone line.
• Exposure & Saturation Heatmaps – Displays brightness and saturation distribution using false-color overlays.
• Highlight Neutrals – Identifies neutral image regions to assist color balancing.
• Enhanced Clipping – Highlights small clipped areas for easier detection.

INCLUDED RESOURCES & COMPATIBILITY

• Version: Utility DCTLs v2.1.
• Includes: 5 encrypted DCTL files (.dctle) and 8 LUT files (.cube).
• Additional LUTs: Balance, Clipping, Heatmap, and Neutrals to Green, with versions for Adobe/Final Cut and DaVinci Resolve.
• DCTL Software: DaVinci Resolve Studio 19.1 or later.
• Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Color Workflow: Optimized for placement after a Rec.709 display transform.
• Minimum RAM: 16 GB; minimum GPU: 4 GB VRAM.

MONONODES Utility DCTLs provides practical visual analysis tools for detecting image issues, maintaining color consistency, and improving precision throughout professional post-production.