PixelTools Prime/Grade DCTL is an all-in-one primary color correction tool for DaVinci Resolve, developed in collaboration with KaurH. It combines exposure, contrast, white balance, and saturation adjustments within a single node for efficient image balancing and precise color control in professional post-production workflows.

PRIMARY COLOR CONTROLS

- Exposure: Adjusts image exposure using Linear Gain, Gain, and Offset.
- Flare & Fill: Controls shadow levels, black points, and shadow detail.
- Contrast: Provides S-Curve and Linear contrast adjustments.
- Temperature & Tint: Balances color temperature and tint through Linear Gain, Gain, or Offset.
- Saturation: Offers Subtractive, Gamma, and Gain saturation controls.
- Specular Control: Refines specular highlights using Specular and Specular Range adjustments.

IMAGE ANALYSIS TOOLS

- False Color: Evaluates exposure using a ±5-stop scale.
- Skin Tone Checker: Analyzes skin tone balance.
- White Balance Checker: Evaluates white balance accuracy.
- Middle Gray Checker: Identifies middle gray exposure levels.
- Negative Checker: Detects negative image values.

PACKAGE CONTENTS & COMPATIBILITY

- Prime/Grade DCTL: 2 encrypted .dctle files, Icon and No Icon.
- PowerGrade: 1 .drx file.
- OFX Plugin (Beta): GPU-accelerated version included in the developer's current package.
- PDF user guide.
- DCTL: DaVinci Resolve Studio 20 or later.
- OFX: DaVinci Resolve 20 or later, Free and Studio editions.
- Operating systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Color workflows: DaVinci Wide Gamut, Resolve Color Management, ACES, and CST.