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DaVinci Resolve

Python scripts, DCTL effects, and Fusion macros for colorists and post-production engineers. All free.

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Python

Resolve Workflow Scripts

Run from Resolve's Workspace -> Scripts Menu

Install
macOS/Users/<UserName>/Library/Application Support/Blackmagic Design/DaVinci Resolve/Fusion/Scripts/Utility
Windows%APPDATA%\Blackmagic Design\DaVinci Resolve\Support\Fusion\Scripts\Utility
Linux$HOME/.local/share/DaVinciResolve/Fusion/Scripts/Utility
DUPLICATE.py
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Duplicates the current timeline and auto-increments the name. Faster than right-clicking.

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DUPLICATE NUM.py
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Creates multiple copies of the current timeline at once, each with an incremented name.

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CREATE TIMELINES.py
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Generates a separate timeline for each clip in the current media pool folder.

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BATCH SET TC.py
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Applies timecode values to all clips in a folder in one operation.

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BATCH SET SEQUENCE TC.py
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Same as BATCH SET TC, but applies only to sequences rather than all clip types.

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SEGTIMES.py
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Outputs segment duration and timecode information for the current timeline to the clipboard.

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Python

Resolve Python CLI

Command-line tools for navigating the Resolve Project Manager

Run

Run in the terminal with python3 <script name>

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DCTL

DCTL Color Effects

Custom Color Page Ultilities and Effects

Install

Install in your LUT folder, and access via the DCTL ResolveFX

LETTERBOX.dctl
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Fills the top and bottom of frame with a solid color to achieve a target aspect ratio.

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PILLARBOX.dctl
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Fills the left and right sides of frame with a solid color.

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JOESAT V3.dctl
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Subtractive saturation and Color Boost with variable luma response and a soft roll-off. Supports ACEScct, ARRI LogC3, Cineon Log, and DaVinci Intermediate color spaces.

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TITLESAFE.dctl
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Configurable safe area guides - action safe, title safe, and centre crosshair.

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BLANKING.dctl
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Highlights border regions that fall below a brightness threshold - fast, visual QC for blanking errors and edge artifacts.

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ReframeScout.dctl
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Visualize social media crop formats directly on your timeline without building a separate vertical sequence. Includes adjustable guide lines and safe zone markers.

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Fusion

Fusion Effects

Edit Page effects built in Fusion. Access via the Effects panel.

Install
macOS/Users/<UserName>/Library/Application Support/Blackmagic Design/DaVinci Resolve/Fusion/Templates/
Windows%APPDATA%\Blackmagic Design\DaVinci Resolve\Support\Fusion\Templates\
Linux$HOME/.local/share/DaVinciResolve/Fusion/Templates/
UNBAKE INTERLACE
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Vertically resamples baked-in interlacing to clean up visible lines.

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TEST PATTERN GENERATOR
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Generates white, grey, RGB, and grayscale gradient test patterns for QA and display calibration. Supports Rec.709 and ST2084 HDR color spaces.

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RL_SLATEGEN
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Parametric slate generator with customizable text fields, background, and more.

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