Before we unzip the file, let’s understand the engine. PixelTools is a respected developer of DCTLs (DaVinci CTL – Color Transform Language). Unlike OFX plugins that rely on external processing, DCTLs run natively inside Resolve’s GPU pipeline. This makes them incredibly fast.
The hueShift DCTL is a dedicated hue rotation tool. At its core, it does one thing perfectly: it shifts a specific range of colors to a different hue without clipping or introducing artifacts. PixelTools hueShift DCTL Plug-In.zip
While the native "Hue vs Hue" curve in Resolve works well, it suffers from interpolation issues at the edges of the curve. The PixelTools hueShift DCTL uses a mathematical approach (often a smooth-step or linear interpolation based on polar coordinates in the HSV/HSL color space) to create a clean, band-free shift. Refresh LUTs:
You shot a lush green tree line. Set Hue Center to 120° (green). Range to 60°. Push Hue Shift to +40°. The greens instantly become golden yellows/amber. Because the DCTL preserves luminance, the texture of the leaves remains intact. Before we unzip the file, let’s understand the engine
PixelTools hueShift is a powerful and flexible DCTL (DaVinci Color Transform Language) plug-in designed for colorists who need precise, mathematical control over hue rotation. Unlike standard hue vs. hue curves, hueShift provides a clean, slider-based interface to globally or selectively rotate hues with sub-degree accuracy.
Whether you are performing creative color grading, matching footage from different cameras, or fixing color casts, hueShift offers a streamlined workflow that sits directly in your node graph. It is incredibly lightweight, GPU-accelerated, and works in all color spaces managed by DaVinci Resolve.