Film/Emulsion™ OFX & DCTL Plug-In – Pro Version

I found that my node tree continued to grow and grow and that I began mixing and using too many DCTL's that did not make sense. Pixel Tools continue to enable you to minimize nodes, and especially with film emulsion, it has enabled me to have faster and more consistent results when using Kodak 2382 emulsion flavors. Totally recommend Pixel Tools

I recently ran a series of tests on a feature I had just completed grading, comparing the look I originally crafted using Resolve’s Film Look Creator with a new pass built utilizing Film Emulsion Pro DCTLs. I was genuinely impressed by the results. The toolkit is intuitive, efficient, and remarkably easy to integrate into an established workflow — and in this case, I found the resulting aesthetic even more compelling than my initial look. Film Emulsion Pro will definitely be part of my toolkit on future projects.

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.

Having Nico and Greg work on the project creates so much peace of mind, knowing you have a product of authentic quality.

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!

As of early Nov 2025, this tool main feature is PixelTool's Neg and Print LUTs (not bad ones). Colours are nice but black points are very different to the film emulation looks from other reputable DCTLs and OFXs.

This product is aimed for max customizability in existing workflows, hence the provided Power Grades come across as beginner level. Most experienced Resolve users have their preferred custom node trees, settings and accompanying tools for grading. The given PowerGrade also lacks a primary node before the Negative DCTL node. The order of operations affects the effectiveness of the Neg + Print combo drastically, and it took too many tries before I figured primaries were meant to come before Negs. Hopefully this can be solved with a clear breakdown/how-to pdf.

Until PixelTools add their original take on other Film Emulation characteristics like Grain, Halation, MTF, Dust/Artifacts, Bloom, etc, I think calling this pack Film Emulsion is premature and does not match expectations.

However, the price is hard to beat, and the project is promising since the team plans to add new scans and elements.

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 own a few of Pixeltools products, but this one is probably the best of them all. Super easy film emulation, just to add that final polish on my client work ro take off the digital edge. I dont need nor like heavy film emulation, but this product is excellent because it add that hint of film magic to my projects, which clients feel, rather than see. I highly recommend this product, if you want super easy emulation integrated into your work.

Film/Emulsion - Film Emulation for DaVinci Resolve

PixelTools Film Emulsion fits beautifully into a Rec.709 workflow. It preserves your base grade while adding a natural, film-like response—especially in highlights and color rendering. The halation and grain feel authentic rather than artificial, and the DCTL-based node workflow gives you precise control without forcing a preset look. Even in Rec.709, it adds depth and softness that removes the digital edge while keeping everything clean and professional. Highly recommended for anyone chasing a true cinematic feel.

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

I have been searching for a professional-grade film emulation plugin for some time, and Pixel Tools has proven to be the ideal solution for my needs. It is an exceptionally well-designed tool that allows me to stay true to my established node workflow within the DaVinci Resolve color page, providing maximum control over the end result without any unnecessary guesswork. The plugin consistently delivers beautiful, high-quality results, and I am particularly thrilled about the upcoming additions of halation and grain to further enhance the look. This has quickly become an essential component of my color grading arsenal, and I couldn’t be happier with the integration.

Film/Emulsion - Film Emulation for DaVinci Resolve

I’m more than happy to get an amazing film emulation at this price point.
I’ve been using a film emulation that costs a perpetual $999, and in some ways I feel I like Pixel Tools more.
For example, I really like how I can adjust the percentage of the look based on my preference. I often don’t want to go for the full film look,
so I have more room for my own creative color tweaks.

I also like the flexibility of being able to mix and match different negs with different print stocks, and the fact that I can use it with any of my favorite ODTs.

Still curiously waiting for Pixel Tools’ upcoming custom grain and halation in the next update. If their grain and halation can compete with other film emulations, then I personally don't see a reason to look for any other film emulations.

The Pro version really gives me the best starting point for my log footage. Everything is drag-and-drop, and the variety of looks provides a lot of great starting options. I originally purchased the Basic version, which was okay but very limiting in terms of looks. Once I upgraded to the Pro, I finally felt I was getting real usability out of my original investment. If I had to choose between the two, the Pro is a much more complete product in terms of usable content.

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!

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.

After watching the YouTube presentation by Jason and a couple of reviews by some colorists that had the opportunity to test the new plugin by PixelTools, I decided to purchase the Film Emultion/Film Emulation Tool by PixelTools. My decision was also based on the fact that PixelTools' product is significantly cheaper than other highly regarded plugins. I don't know other Film Emulation plugins directly and have only seen reviews and demonstrations on YouTube, but I had the clear feeling that for the work I do primarily with my clients, PixelTools' plugin could fully meet my needs at a more affordable price. One of the things that immediately struck me was how easy it is to use, how "breakdown" it is into different nodes, ready to go if you use the PowerGrades that come with the various DCTLs, LUTs, etc. This is by no means to say that the process of emulating "old" film is simple: it is always necessary to fully understand what you are doing, what needs to be done, and how to do it if you want to achieve truly professional results. But the tool provided by PixelTools gives us the opportunity to experiment in a "guided" way, and helps us in the process of understanding. Personally, I can only once again appreciate the work of Jason and his collaborators: they always prove to be honest professionals and sincerely passionate about the potentially "infinite" subject of color grading. Thank you!

Title says it all. Intuitive and robust controls give you the power to apply film looks as you see fit!

PixelTools Film Emulation has been such a refreshing solution in today's sea of options. Not only is it affordable, but a great team of people have developed something magical here. The results have made film emulation a joy, with beautiful results that don't feel like you've slapped a LUT on your footage. You have ultimate control with it's powergrade node structure, but it never feels overwhelming or too pushed. The results feel organic and natural, and I love having the ability to mix and match different negatives and prints. The tools are fast, easy to navigate and do not stress the system like some others can. What has impressed me the most is what's yet to come, knowing this tool will expand and give us all even more ways to make our footage shine. I'm so excited for their grain and halation coming at some point! Not only has this been a great tool, but Jason and the team are just wonderful people who strive on helping you when you need it. I highly recommend Film Emulation!

It fits perfectly in my workflow, and the results are even better than other plugins out there for a fraction of the price.

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 Pixel Tools 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.

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

This is a bunch of very useful tools for the colorists and filmmakers. Jason and his team have made an excellent set of tools. Easy to use, result-oriented and satisfying in wide aspects.

These film emulations really made a difference and were the missing piece to my look dev puzzle.

Hi guys,
I thinking you’ve made a great product! It was very easy to use and I had no troubles while coloring or rendering the episode. Also I do think that your negative and print emulation gave this film the needed extra depth. For print I’ve used the Fuji one, since the rendering of the skin and warderobe was just to good.
For the negative I had choosen the Kodak Vision2 200T 5217. This combo worked great with RED Komodo footage.

Also liked your grain and halation defaults, just used them a bit less. Really looking forward to your texture updates and further stocks.

Keep up the great work.

As always with Pixel Tools, always amazing product, stable, complet, well supported. I put 4 of 5 stars only because compared to other similar products , some of the film stocks gives me less pleasant results on some cameras log footage. Other than that it's already a tool I use in production. Best.