Wall of Love

I used Prime/Grade for the first time to grade a 3 episode documentary. I don't know exactly the amount of time that I saved (a lot) but to me the greatest thing is that it's not just a matter of productivity, my work quality has improved a lot. The WB and Skin checkers are really handy and the flare and fill controls are amazing as well. The only downside is that I don't know if I'll be using the panel wheels again!

The Hue/Shift DCTL has been my single, greatest gain with the least amount of effort plugin, that has instantly taken my grades from ordinary to pro level look. I use it now on literally every project and has been a game changer in making my work look more premium, bright, dense and clean. Excellent product which I highly recommend purchasing if you want to take your color grading to the next level.

The DP was requesting changes in terms of increasing exposure 1/4 stop, decreasing by 1/2 stop. With the Exposure/Tool DCTL, I could easily and quickly match different exposure levels. It felt so simple, easy and yet so powerful.

I spent hours trying to bring out the detail and subtle color buried in the highlights of the mostly cloudy skies in my hometown. Banging my head against graduated filters, highlight recoveries and multiple nodes contorting my footage into submission.

Now my skies are popping off with one node and a couple of sliders. Making my life easier… Subtractive saturation FTW!

Prime/Grade is the Swiss Army knife node I’ve been waiting for. So great to have contrast, fill, saturation, white balance all in one node along with Skin Checker, and a false color that works in different color spaces. So much of your basic grade can be fleshed out in half the time!

Simply put, ALL of the PixelTools DCTLs, PowerGrades, and OFX have worked perfectly for me straight out of the box. When there is the rare occasion of an issue, Jason speedily responds to emails and troubleshoots things without question.

Some of the nicest and well-versed folks in the biz.

Big fan of the skin anchor. Its crosstalk and color boost also help dial looks more quickly. Like with other PixelTools plugins, I've found that each slider is well labeled, purposeful, and saves time.

This is perfect for quick string-outs but also for in-depth grading work, as everything is neatly separated into logical (compound) nodes which gives me all the control and creative freedom I need. And since everything is also provided as individual elements, I have actually started to add parts to my own node tree template.

I purchased the Plug-In Collection a couple of weeks ago. I'm using it in a daily TV show and has improved my speed and quality of doing several tasks.
It's a top addition to my gear and I want to congratulate Jason and the rest of the team for such a fantastic tools!

Hue/Shift DCTL has been a game changer for me to quickly get my look where I need it to be. It shaves hours off my grading, while allowing me to accurately target my hue tweaks in ways DaVinci’s already formidable color tools don’t.

This DCTL gives me everything I need to create beautiful split tone looks. It’s much more straightforward to select a hue and strength rather than fussing with RGB curves. The sat mask is my favorite feature. I often have clients ask me not to tint the whites or blacks in an image, and the sat mask slider lets me get those nice film looks without pushing it too far for some images. Highly recommend!

I've been using Filmic/Contrast on all my projects for the past few months. The visualization it gives you in adjusting your curve along with all the tools and tips for improving your skillset is invaluable. It's helping guide me to know what I'm doing and why it is affecting things rather than haphazardly adjusting sliders.

Exactly what I was looking for: Simple, sound and flexible.
I use other film emulation tools, but Film/Emulsion provides more flexibility in my node tree. Can't wait for more stocks, and the Halation and Grain tools coming up.

I use this tool in all my clip level stacks. Absolutely love it. The false color tool, as well as the skin checker alone are worth it. It also has a very logical top down organization that makes it easy to dive into and get to work on.

I’ve used many different methods for contrast in Resolve, and this is my favourite by far. Precise, intuitive, and filmic. Couldn’t recommend more!

I’m not one to typically buy fx like this but it’s perfect for an upcoming project, beats building it from the ground up with native Resolve effects. Kaur and Jason are always bringing great tools to colorists, this one isn’t something you’ll use every day but it certainly nails the CRT and VHS thing! Looking forward to having fun with it.

In a sea of film emulation products, I've been loving what Jason & the team have cooked up here. Can't wait to see what's added and how the product evolves in the future!

Easy experience, amazing products, great support and client service

I love that I can have all my checkers in a neat, quickly accessible package in one DCTL. I’ve been using the skin checker a lot, not only to get pure skin tones following the skin-tone line, but also to easily keep track that my skin tones stay in line throughout the scene, as I can adjust the skin vector based on my look and where I want the skin to stand in the scene.

I use this all the time. At first, it was insightful to see the thought processes behind fixed node trees visually like this, and now, I’ve learned how to integrate them into a personalized workflow that’s just brilliant.

Instead of building those mattes from fresh every time, these powergrades now fit into my workflow seamlessly, saving me time and energy. Why didn't I ever build them myself and keep them saved??

Real-time on the node graph, no round-trips, no MaxCLL surprises at QC. One-time purchase, free updates. Essential for anyone delivering in PQ.

I bought these powergrades to see how fast my workflow would change and it was a success! I was able to create color grades and looks much quicker and efficiently, spending less time creating node trees and more time being creative! I really enjoyed this product.

PixelTools products are user-friendly, whether you are new to color grading or have been doing it for years. I can tell that each product I have purchased has been thoroughly crafted by color grade professionals. Their customer service is top tier as well!

It produces clean results with wonderful controls on the Hue, Sat & Density sliders. Previously I had to use 3 different DCTLs for each component, and now I can do it once and for all in one node. Definitely a time saver, and most importantly, your grade will look good.

As a filmmaking all-rounder, I value how easy it is to achieve stunning results and professional skin tones through the skin anchor while creating the desired look. It is intuitive to use, though you do have to be careful not to push the sliders so far that you break the colors. I wouldn’t use it on every project, but for those where I do, it serves its purpose without wasting my time.

In the past I made my own power grades for things like this. But the this tools DCTL format along with my Mini Panel is a MASSIVE time saver. I use it for overall look development, but sometimes I use it for individual shots just because it feels so good with panel controls. The neutral filters are a fantastic addition and the ability to switch between so many color managed mid-grey points is a great feature. PixelTools is basically 75% of my nodes now in look dev.

Recently, I have reduced multiple DCTLs and nodes with PixelTools, as they are designed to work together. The Exposure tool is a wonderful first plugin after your conversion colorspace to begin to balance your look. I have been able to reduce a node tree down to several main nodes now since this plug-in takes the place of several, and you can dive into grading much quicker. Highly recommend.

This tool literally combines 3 nodes in my workflow and makes it incredibly easy to work fast without worrying about what is happening under the hood of your nodes. I love the fact that it's compatible with my mini panel, but the sliders give you easy access to adjustments when working on the go.

Film emulation and its film stocks are excellent and workflow is intuitive. Installation was easy and there's good instructions. I now use them all of my video projects and only time consuming thing is which negative or print one to use. If you want to stand out basic LUT looks or want to develop otherwise, this is it.

I used Prime/Grade for a commercial project and I have to say it's a HUGE time saver. The tool is very streamlined to its promise - Primaries. I can highly recommend it. Of course - you can do all the work with the native tools, but it saved me hours and it was fun to use. The only thing I wished would be a more comprehensive manual and explanations (for all of your plugins and PowerGrades)

On one clip, I needed to fix the highlights. On a different clip, I needed to fix the shadows. It made quick work of it: easier and more efficient than manipulating the curves manually.

Great plug-in!! Well worth the value. Saves a ton of time in the grade, Love all the color channels plus a skin tone value!! Best one on the market. Save yourself a bunch of time by using this DCTL. I’ve been grading for 8 years, this feels like a cheat code to making digital footage saturate like film.

I’ve been trying to replicate this same look with curves, HSV/HSL nodes and other complicated methods. Not only they don’t look as good as this DCTL but the time you save by having it all crafted in just a few sliders is invaluable.
So, it’s a serious investment that will save you loads of time.
I personally use it at the end of the chain for look dev but you can use it wherever you want. Great addition to your toolkit!

Useful powergrades can help cut hours of your color session time. PixelTools are a standard part of my Resolve system, and they help give you a great finishing touch on any project.

I love this new tool. To be able to adjust the exposure, photometrically is awesome. I’ve added it to my fixed node tree and the integration with my Resolve Mini panel is timesaver!

Sometimes being under pressure to finish a project. Having a good starting base for a fast solution to common problems or look developments makes the difference into being able to get there in time. This collection provides exactly this and is worth it!

I really like this tool for dialling in overall contrast on the timeline level. It is so easy to tweak when you need to adjust. It will definitely be permanently in my node tree.

I’m very new to color grading. I have spent countless hours learning the how and the why of color grading and I have yet to feel confident in color grading.
I decided to try PixelTools and so far I feel like I am on my way to better color grading.
I am spending much less time on the guesswork and productivity is ramping up.

This is a great tool to get your base grade started in a fast way. Normally, I use a powergrade with the first few primaries nodes set up in linear space and HSV to get better results. This DCTL helps me adjust these parameters in the same way with only one node without the need to jump between nodes to refine the settings. The monitoring tools are also terrific, aiding in the process of setting exposure and balance.

This collection is worth every penny. The time savings I've gotten from being able to throw one of these power grades onto every clip and have a clean, organized node tree to grade from is huge. I would love to see a video/masterclass on how Jason or Walter uses these power grades and exactly what they do on each node. But for now, just seeing the layout of the grades has been very informative.

Cleaner and more intuitive than working with curves. I’m very happy so far and the only adjustment that I’m missing is the ability to select the range of individual colors (skin tones).

I like how it is fully customizable, so I can tweak each look based on my taste and needs. It's been very interesting to learn how the looks were built. I've been utilizing RGB-mixer much more in look development after exploring this package. I'm very curious to see how the upcoming PowerGrade package has evolved.

Handy tool to quickly dial in photometric exposure. Love the roll-off feature for the fill portion. My favorite workflow is to pair it with the Filmic/Contrast DCTL, jumping back and forth between the two, shaping the image as necessary.

Halation is a very trendy topic in colour grading now. One of the difficulties for beginners (such as me) is learning to use enough, but not too much. Although the "look what I can do" temptation is strong, it must be resisted. Too much halation is counter-productive.

The PixelTools Halation DCTL enables beginners to use halation effectively. We can experiment without being overwhelmed by the technicalities. I therefore recommend this product.

I bought these for the purpose of having node trees I could study and reverse engineer in order to improve my own color grading practice. It also turned out they were valuable tools for helping me deliver great work to my clients!

This course isn’t just about listening and learning—by doing the homework beforehand, and at the end, you become much more engaged with the material and immediately apply what you’ve learned in practice.

Very professional web site experience
Clear info and plenty of examples + demos with no time limits

I love PixelTools grading tools. They are just easy to use and I can make my mountain bike videos to differ from other creators. And most of all, grading is enjoyable. Many thanks and your support is excellent.

You guys are among my favorites for color grading tools because I know there's robust image/color science behind every creation and implementation and above all a lot of passion driving all of this. I trust and feel safe that I am always getting a good product.

This tool effectively consolidates three nodes in my workflow into one, significantly streamlining the process and making it much easier to work efficiently without needing to manage the underlying complexity. A highly valuable addition to any workflow and definitely a tool I would recommend.

Filmic/Contrast™ delivers a pleasing, film-inspired contrast curve that helps create a more cinematic image with minimal effort. The controls are straightforward and produce natural-looking results that integrate well into a wide range of grading styles.

Amazing tool concentrates all that is needed for setting primaries in one node
Integrated checkers and charts is a must
Available as DCTL and OFX plugin

On the market for a film emulation DCTL, I tested all the major products and I must say that Film/Emulsion does the job perfectly for a very good price as I’m not a pro. Available as an OFX and a suite of DCTLs is a big plus.

Great versatile plugin with tons of control once you switch to advanced mode. Will be fun to explore more...
I know it's called Phosphor but if it would get an LCD simulation too it would be perfect!

I've enjoyed the simplicity of the basic version. It's an extremely capable DCTL and it's a definite value-add for my node tree moving forward.

This is a great place to see and understand how to properly work with your footage; the node trees here are solid and help guide you in solid ways to structure your grades and corrections.

A very intuitive tool for adding subtle color separation and tonal refinement. It offers excellent control while remaining fast to use, making it easy to enhance mood and depth without overcomplicating the grading process. A valuable addition to any colorist's toolkit.

All my purchased DCTLs from PixelTools have been key tools that I use on every project to help create my signature look. I’m excited to try more of their other tools on my other projects.

Super useful DCTL find. It really helps to use simple slider solution and drag/drop. Boosting my progress and productivity massively! Thanks

Really adore this tool. Very intuitive to shape the tonality of the image in a filmic way. This alone gives a nice cinematic feel to the image even without applying any film emulation yet. Was eyeing this for a while and I am glad I finally pulled the trigger. I love to smooth out the curve to get a graphically pleasing shape that's well rounded.

The Shopping Experience is awesome, many information about the plugins, videos and screenshot and great descriptions, the checkout is fast and you'll get your license for the products you bought very quick. Love to come back for more plugins

Intuitive tool to build great looking final image.
Works as intended with precision and confidence.
Looking forward for more emulations added to the palette

Still experimenting with latest addition to my toolbox.
For people working mostly in controlled lighting environment, maybe not essential DCTL.
But considering mixed light environments, helped me to achieve desired look and saved the footage

I included this in a simple node tree. It is a very fast way to color your footage and when added to Film/Emulsion you have a great Kodak look soooo fast!

Great tool, for me personally fill exposure is a life-saver! Works great in multiple working spaces (both display-referred and scene-referred workflow)

Recently I started using the Prime/Grade DCTL plugin for DaVinci Resolve, and it has significantly sped up my workflow. I’m able to achieve better results with fewer nodes, saving a lot of valuable time. Truly a powerful and well-designed plugin. Thank you for creating it.

If you think you have a good grip of light control, this takes your experience to the next level. Even to quickly adjust the ranges between your keylights and your fill and be able to watch how your dailies work under your different light situations.

I was not aware the usefulness of such tool. The Split/Tone DCTL Plug-In allows you to make creative decisions in a breeze, facilitating the implementation of key aspects of color correction. Powerful tools to actually fine-tune the subtle tensions between the colors that will live in the high/low light areas of your scenes.

The Fixed Node Tree Collection allows you to dive into the inner structure behind a real colorist mindset. Great tool to learn and facilitate your workflow

Very intuitive user interface and an excellent order of operations. The slider design taught me a lot about the nuances of contrast. Using this tool has made me much more precise in how I approach contrast,
and helped me understand how crucial a well-designed tone curve is to the foundation of an image.

I use it as my first node to set exposure (in stops), tweak my shadows and adjust temp/tint and saturation all in one node. Temp, tint and saturation are way better than their counterparts in DaVinci Resolve. Prime/Grade allows me to work faster and with less nodes at a very reasonable price.

It's awesome to see how people with much more extensive knowledge than myself structure their node trees, giving myself a sense of different things to try and how the flow at the clip level works.

I'm new to the color grading world using Resolve in conjunction with PixelTools. I purchase the Prime/Grade DCTL and very much like the results so far. Easy adjustments in one DCTL helps my workflow so much. Great job guys!!!

The DCTL is awesome. I’ve watched countless YouTube tutorials and got very little out of them. Once I bought this DCTL my color grading looked so much better. I especially love all of the checkers.

I think the default settings for Film Emulation are great,
but the great thing about it is that there's room for adjustment and customization depending on the material.
I also like how I can quickly consider, even roughly, the direction of the finished product.

Never thought I needed a tool like this, but I dig this plug-in. It allows me to view various contrast options quickly so there’s no more wondering if the changes are too much or too little. I can dial in the right amount for deep blacks or shape it to my liking to achieve a different look. Easy recommend!

I’ve used other film emulations, but this plugin stands out because it allows for node-based adjustments, which is something I really appreciate.

The new Film/Emulsion DCTL is fantastic — beautiful results and responsive support. They quickly fixed a technical issue I had with Resolve 20, and everything runs smoothly now. Highly recommend their tools!

I'm just a beginner, and I was only looking to give my shots a bit of a visual upgrade, but I'm very surprised by the results and the level of improvement I get with Film/Emulsion. I'm really happy with my purchase, and if there are going to be improvements in the future, I think it was absolutely worth it!

I really love this one. It saves me a lot of time by handling all the tedious tasks. Super handy to have when I need to drop the right vignettes onto my clips.

This powergrade collection gives a good starting point for making creative choices and giving my video a film-look vibe. I get good results with the looks this powergrade offers because they don't break the image. It's a quick and convenient solution that gives me a good starting point for adding other tools.

These tools make my work easier, as I don't use Resolve color management, I look through my library of presets to quickly build a look. Just a few minor tweaks and I am on my way. These help me find my overall creative look quickly, and I am off to passes on each shot.

Powergrade collection has really sped up my workflow. It's an amazing starting point and really helps me work in a color managed space. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to dial in their look

This tool made color correcting Rec.709 footage in DWG color space so much easier, and I did not struggle too much with balancing as well. I also like the helpful guides to check exposure, white balance and skin tones, it was a life saver in my last video editing project.

Easy shopping experience. Received confirmation and download mails right after purchase has been made. Pre-sales support from Jason is awesome!

I have never thought to look at the saturation as subtraction. It is a very impressive context coming from film which makes sense 100%. The results are amazing. The richness of the colors are outstanding. Try them on you will not regret it.

Solves many of the issues that I’ve encountered with Color Slice. Less destructive, more nuanced and feature packed. Two years and it’s still a permanent fixture in my node tree.

Very simple, easy and intuitive tool. First choice over Resolve's tools since you can put all your focus on your creative intent rather than toiling your way through the usage the tools. Similar to Contour's split tone module but with more specialized and developed options.

I use these DCTLs for both look design and fine-tuning on a shot-by-shot basis workflow. It is a greatly designed tool that provides great results without breaking the image when applied properly. It's a must have!

On the one hand, I have high standards for the results of my work, but on the other hand, I often find it difficult to bring out the color contrasts in my shots. With Hue/Shift, it's much easier and faster to add more depth to my work.

Seriously great DCTL. Totally changed my workflow; not only does it speed everything up, it also makes checking your work a breeze with its checker tools built in. Very flexible as well, allowing you to use a variety of different gammas. I’m legitimately a super fan now.

Very straightforward DCTL with stunning results. Easy-to-use interface, love the curves display. Updated to PRO version quickly to have more control over the curve. This would be much more tedious to do the old-fashioned way. This has been a big time saver for me!

This is the only function that I had missed from Baselight when working in Resolve so it’s great to have it back in my toolkit.

Besides quick, precise tweaks, I appreciate the provided overlay. Being able to see the ramp and curve immediately is an excellent touch.

Love love love this DCTL. Easy and fast to control your hues and the ability to “solo” each sector is very beneficial. Highly recommended.

PixelTools Hue/Shift makes coloring easier especially if you're coming from photography and you're already familiar with photo editing apps.

Quick and easy presets with multiple options for shaping light. Easy to grab and drop into your node tree and adjust from there.

Useful for creating LUTs, I particularly enjoy the HUE ADVANCED tool, as it is the most comprehensive yet intuitive to use.

The amount of care put into these is immediately clear and using them has been a joy that elevates my work and gets me out of a workflow rut.