Exposure/Tool DCTL by PixelTools is a professional exposure adjustment plugin for DaVinci Resolve Studio. It provides precise control using real photographic stops, delivering camera-like exposure adjustments while maintaining clean black levels and consistent tonal balance throughout the grading process.

KEY FEATURES

• Photometric Exposure: Adjust exposure in photographic stops for accurate image balancing and shot matching.
• Clean Black Levels: Minimize unwanted black-level shifts associated with conventional Offset and Printer Points adjustments.
• Fill Exposure: Add targeted illumination below Middle Gray to reveal shadow detail without flattening the image.
• Fill Roll-Off: Shape the transition and affected tonal range using an intuitive visual curve.
• Fill Pivot: Fine-tune the reference point for shadow fill adjustments.
• Control Surface Support: Compatible with Blackmagic Design control panels and fixed node tree workflows.

COLOR MANAGEMENT

• Supports DaVinci Wide Gamut Intermediate, ACES and Resolve Color Management (RCM).
• Works with major camera Log formats, including ARRI LogC3/4, RED IPP2, Sony S-Log2/3, Canon Log, Panasonic V-Log, DJI D-Log and Apple Log 2.

COMPATIBILITY & INCLUDED FILES

• Requires DaVinci Resolve Studio; the Free edition is not supported.
• Includes the DCTLe plugin, an alternate No Icon version and a PDF user guide.
• Version 2.1.0 adds JPLog2 support alongside newer Log formats.
• Suitable for exposure balancing, shadow recovery and professional color grading in films, music videos and commercials.