Exposure/Chart™ DCTL Plug-In
The Exposure/Chart™ DCTL plug-in is a powerful DCTL for image analysis, testing and look development.
Whether you’re developing a look or testing your grading pipeline, our Exposure/Chart™ DCTL can help you make faster, more informed decisions.
Enjoy our Chart Tools? They’re built right into Prime/Grade™ , our all-in-one primaries DCTL plug-in. You get powerful grading and analysis capabilities, all within a single node.
Learn the workflow in our guide to exposure and middle gray in DaVinci Resolve, part of our complete DCTL guide.
Works perfectly in RCM or ACES — simply select ACES or DaVinci Intermediate.
Exposure/Chart™ DCTL — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Exposure/Chart™ DCTL?
It's a free DaVinci Resolve DCTL that overlays a stop ramp around middle gray directly on your footage, so you can read exposure and place mid-tones precisely during image analysis, testing, and look development.
Is the Exposure Chart DCTL free?
Yes — it's a free download. Enter your name and email on this page and we'll send the download link straight to your inbox.
Does it require DaVinci Resolve Studio?
Yes. DCTL plug-ins load only in DaVinci Resolve Studio; the free edition of Resolve can't run DCTLs.
How many stops does it show?
The Stops control is adjustable — at 12 it displays ±6 stops around middle gray. You can also toggle the Show Ramp and Stops Guide overlays.
Which color space does it support?
It includes a Transfer Function selector (for example, DaVinci Intermediate) so the chart's middle gray and stop spacing match your timeline's color space.
How do I install it?
The easiest way is the free PixelTools Installer — one click, no folder hunting. To install manually, drop the .dctl file into your DaVinci Resolve LUT folder, then apply it on a node via the DCTL OFX.
How is it different from the Chart Tools in Prime/Grade™?
The same Chart Tools are built into Prime/Grade™, our all-in-one primary plug-in. Exposure/Chart™ is the standalone, free version.
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