Mononodes LOOK / LAB / PRINT v4.0 DCTLS

Mononodes LOOK / LAB / PRINT v4.0 DCTLS

This DCTL is a film-informed display transform. It takes camera-encoded footage and renders it into standard viewing spaces like Rec.709 / 2.4 or DCI-P3 / 2.6. It reshapes tone, gamut, and highlight roll-off to echo how film handles exposure and color, giving you a natural, photographic foundation for grading.

An optional Print-Film Emulation mode uses and seamlessly integrates with DaVinci Resolve’s native print LUTs (e.g. Kodak 2383). The DCTL first normalizes the image for consistent response, then lets you blend Color and Luminance from the LUT independently.

Additional controls include global and per-channel shadow offsets for fine tonal balance, and hue-rotation tools that apply perceptually weighted shifts while maintaining contrast and saturation.

KEY FEATURE

Film-Informed DRT

Conventional Color Space Transforms (CSTs) convert log footage with fixed math. Accurate, but often too electronic.

The PRINT DCTL adds a film-inspired rendering stage that shapes tone, compresses gamut, and preserves highlight energy for a more organic, photographic feel. It’s informed by film response but not tied to a single stock. The result is a neutral yet cinematic base that combines CST predictability with filmic depth.

It can be seamlessly combined with print-film emulation when desired.

Print Film Emulation

The film-informed base of the PRINT DCTL can be extended with print-film emulation, for example using DaVinci Resolve’s Kodak 2383 LUT. Enabling Apply LUT activates this mode.

The DCTL provides a carefully balanced foundation so that print-film LUTs respond in a stable and visually consistent way.

With LUT Color and LUT Luminance, you can dial anywhere between a clean, modern rendering and a more traditional film aesthetic.

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