PixelTools Three/Strip is a cinematic color grading toolkit for DaVinci Resolve, recreating the color characteristics of classic Two-Strip and Three-Strip Technicolor processes from the 1920s–1950s. Combining an OFX plugin, DCTL, and PowerGrades, it provides creative control over hue, saturation, color density, and channel interactions for vintage film-inspired looks.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

- Three/Strip OFX Plugin: GPU-accelerated Technicolor emulation within a single node.
- Three/Strip DCTL: Color grading tool featuring Crosstalk, Skin Anchor, and creative color adjustments.
- 5 PowerGrades (.drx): Curated node-based looks inspired by different Technicolor palettes.
- User Guide: PDF documentation.

KEY FEATURES

- Three-Strip Color Separation: Simulates the three-color separation and dye transfer characteristics of Technicolor film.
- Two-Strip Palette: Recreates the limited red-green color response of early Technicolor processes.
- Crosstalk Control: Adjusts interactions between color channels for distinctive contrast and color separation.
- Skin Anchor: Preserves natural-looking skin tones while shaping saturation and color palettes.
- Color Density & Hue: Controls color density, hue rotation, and photochemical tonal characteristics.
- Creative Look Development: Creates consistent vintage-inspired color palettes for films, commercials, and video productions.
- GPU Acceleration: Enables faster processing and playback through the OFX version.

FORMAT & COMPATIBILITY

- Includes 1 OFX plugin, 1 encrypted DCTL (.dctle), and 5 PowerGrades (.drx).
- OFX plugin: DaVinci Resolve 20 or later, Free and Studio editions.
- DCTL: DaVinci Resolve Studio 20 or later.
- Operating systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Color workflows: DaVinci Wide Gamut, Resolve Color Management, and ACES.
- Compatible with footage from ARRI, RED, Sony, Canon, Panasonic, Blackmagic, DJI, and Apple Log.