Filmic/Contrast™ DCTL Plug-In

Name: Filmic/Contrast™ DCTL Plug-In
Brand: PixelTools
SKU: filmic-contrast
Price: 79.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$79.99 USD

Crafting a signature filmic tone curve has never been easier.

Features

Modern Curves — Scene-referred curve engine gives you a rock-solid foundation for any look or LUT creation.
Lifted Blacks Control — Instantly introduce soft, matte shadows for a contemporary film aesthetic without fiddling with curves or clipping.
Five Curated PowerGrade Curves — Drag-and-drop PowerGrades (Modern, Soft Film, ENR Bleach, Kodak 2383, Fuji 3510) deliver proven starting points that accelerate your grade.
Visual Curve UI — Greyscale ramp and on-screen overlays visualize every adjustment, making fine-tuning fast and intuitive
Wide Color Management Support – Designed around DaVinci Wide Gamut (DWG) and fully compatible with ACES and other professional color managed workflows.
Broad Camera Compatibility – Works perfectly with ARRI, RED (IPP2), Sony, Canon, Panasonic, Blackmagic, Apple Log, DJI, and any input supported by RCM or Color Space Transforms (CST)
Crafted by Professional Colorists – Developed by working colorists for use in real-world film, TV, commercial, and streaming workflows. Currently used on Netflix, Amazon and AppleTV shows!
No Hassle Licensing – One-Time Payment, No Subscription, Free Updates
PixelTools x KaurH - Collaboratively developed with KaurH

What's Included

One Custom DCTLe plug-in file
One Alternate "No Icon" DCTLe plug-in file
Six PowerGrade DRX File
User Guide PDF

Tech Specs

System Requirements

MacOS and Windows: Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Studio 19.1+
NOTE: This Product REQUIRES DaVinci Resolve Studio (DCTLs do not work on the free version)

Demo Version

Click HERE to download Filmic/Contrast™ DCTL Demo

Product Updates

Version 1.1.0 - Released Sept 29, 2025

Fixed Compilation Error with AMD-Based GPUs

Version 1.0.0 - Released June 25, 2025

Initial Release

Filmic/Contrast™ DCTL Plug-In

$79.99 USD

Stop struggling with curves

Add an analog touch to your digital workflow

Filmic/Contrast™ lets you quickly recreate the timeless feel of analog film by designing a custom contrast curve with soft, smooth highlights and gently lifted shadows.

Compatible with

Color Managed Workflows

Prime/Grade™ seamlessly integrate with Resolve Color Management (DaVinci Intermediate) and ACES workflows, ensuring accurate and consistent color management throughout your entire post-production pipeline.

Work Faster Using

Blackmagic Control Surfaces

Prime/Grade™ integrates seamlessly with Blackmagic Mini and Advanced Control Surfaces, enabling quick adjustments without disrupting your current grading workflow or established muscle memory.

Filmic/Contrast Examples

Ungraded Rec709

Kodak 2383 Contrast Curve

Ungraded Rec709

Fuji 3510 Contrast Curve

Easy Cinematic Contrast! Game-Changer!

I’ve been using the PixelTools Filmic/Contrast for a few weeks now, and I have to say — it’s absolutely phenomenal. From the moment I applied it to my footage, I could see a real transformation. The filmic contrast this plug-in delivers is simply beautiful: rich, deep blacks, smooth highlight roll-off, and that subtle midtone shaping that gives your image a cinematic depth you just can’t fake.

What really impressed me is how natural and organic everything looks. It’s not just “contrast” — it’s character. The plug-in enhances the image without feeling over-processed or artificial. Whether I’m grading a commercial piece, a narrative short, or just experimenting with looks, this tool gives me a solid foundation that instantly elevates my work.

Huge thanks to the team behind PixelTools — this plug-in has quickly become an essential part of my color grading workflow. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to bring a refined, cinematic edge to their footage.

Fantastic, clear and beautiful contrast tool

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!

Fabtastic

I've been using it lots to shape my contrast curve. I love the fill depth and depth ratio in particular. It makes me happy, which is nice.

A must in my workflow

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.

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Reviews in Other Languages

Excelente dctl

Una tremenda adición a mi pequeño arsenal de dctl’s, haciendo aún más rápida mi coloración profesional, lo que antes tomaba mucho tiempo ahora lo puedo hacer con tan solo 3 clicks!.

Ansioso por probar los otros productos disponibles.

Filmic/Contrast™ DCTL Plug-In

Filmic/Contrast Examples

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