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Three/Strip OFX & DCTL Plug-In Collection

“Maximum control without requiring me to understand the complex math behind it. Easy to achieve stunning results and professional skin tones through the skin anchor.”
— Johannes Settili, verified buyer
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Used on productions for Disney+, Apple TV+ & Netflix
New OFX version included — more controls and faster playback. Runs in DaVinci Resolve Studio and the free edition.

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A controllable vintage Technicolor palette — not a one-click preset. A DCTL and OFX plug-in for DaVinci Resolve built on the two-strip and three-strip color-separation principles of 1920s–1950s film.

New to DCTLs? See our complete guide to DCTLs in DaVinci Resolve.

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Two ways to run the Technicolor look. Pick per shot, not per project.

OFX Plug-In

Included with every purchase

One node holds the full 3-strip separation and Crosstalk bleed, rendered on your GPU. Reach for this when you want the look fast and the node tree short. Runs in DaVinci Resolve Studio and the free edition.

DCTL

Included with purchase

The Three/Strip™ DCTL plus its PowerGrades, with the same Crosstalk control on its own node. Reach for this when the shot's already deep in a DCTL-based tree and you want the process to match it. Requires DaVinci Resolve Studio.

Two-Strip and Three-Strip Color Behavior

Inside Your Color Pipeline

Three/Strip delivers the hue rotation, density response, and tonal character of classic photochemical color as a single DCTL. Drop it into your node tree and grade from there.

Compatible with

Color Managed Workflows

Three/Strip 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

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

Try Three/Strip in your browser

The real 3-Strip Technicolor process, live in your browser.

Drag Crosstalk to bleed the color layers like classic Technicolor 3-strip film. Anchor the skin tones, protect the reds, push the saturation. Compare against the original. This is the same color science that ships in the DCTL.

Like what you see? The full plugin gives you the same controls inside DaVinci Resolve, on any timeline.

Three/Strip In Action

Used daily by professional colorists — learn more inside.

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Three/Strip DCTL Examples

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Three/Strip DCTL (Skin Anchor On)

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Three/Strip™ Collection — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Three/Strip™ Collection?

A DCTL and PowerGrade collection for DaVinci Resolve built around the classic two-strip and three-strip Technicolor color-separation principles of films from the 1920s–1950s. It delivers the hue rotation, density response and tonal character of classic photochemical color as a single DCTL — a controllable vintage palette that behaves like a professional tool, not a one-click preset.

What's included?

The Three/Strip™ DCTL plus its accompanying PowerGrades. A Crosstalk control lets you bleed the color layers like classic Technicolor 3-strip film, so you can anchor skin tones, protect reds and push saturation to taste — the same color science across your whole timeline.

Also includes the OFX plug-in, with additional controls and faster playback. It runs in both DaVinci Resolve Studio and the free edition.

Can I try Three/Strip™ before buying?

Yes — two ways. There's an interactive browser demo of the 3-strip color science on the product page, plus a free downloadable Three/Strip™ demo to load into your own footage.

Do I need DaVinci Resolve Studio?

For the DCTL, yes — DaVinci Resolve Studio 19.1+ is required, since DCTLs don't run in the free edition. The OFX plug-in runs in both DaVinci Resolve Studio and the free edition. Both formats come with every Three/Strip™ purchase, no separate tier.

Is it a one-time purchase or a subscription?

A one-time purchase with free updates — no subscription.

How do I install it?

Installation is handled by the free PixelTools installer app: download it, run the installer, and Three/Strip™ is placed in the correct Resolve folder automatically.

Is the OFX plug-in fast enough to grade in real time?

Yes — on a modern MacBook Pro, the OFX plug-in holds 24fps playback at UHD, so you're grading at cinema frame rate rather than scrubbing through a preview.