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ChromaDrift

by Nx Color·VFX

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Why we like it

ChromaDrift earns its place in the aescripts library as a DCTL dedicated to chromatic aberration and distortion in DaVinci Resolve, with support across macOS, Windows and Linux and compatibility with Resolve 20 and 19.

What is ChromaDrift?

ChromaDrift is a DCTL from Nx Color built for DaVinci Resolve, delivering chromatic aberration and distortion effects. It is distributed through aescripts, where it currently holds popularity rank 40.

The DCTL runs on macOS, Windows and Linux, matching the three operating systems DaVinci Resolve supports. It is compatible with DaVinci Resolve 20 and 19, covering the current major version and the one before it. ChromaDrift is at version 1.0, dated April 9, 2025, which is its initial release, so the current changelog covers that first version and nothing later.

A demo video is available for a look at the chromatic aberration and distortion effects before installing. This catalog lists ChromaDrift as free; check the developer's page for current licensing details and any changes beyond version 1.0.

Who is ChromaDrift best for?

ChromaDrift is best for adding chromatic aberration and distortion effects in DaVinci Resolve 20 or 19 on macOS, Windows or Linux.

How much does ChromaDrift cost?

ChromaDrift is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Chromatic aberration effects
  • Distortion effects
  • Delivered as a DCTL for DaVinci Resolve
  • Runs on macOS, Windows and Linux
  • Compatible with DaVinci Resolve 20 and 19

Tags

#DaVinci Resolve#DCTL#Chromatic Aberration#Distortion#Nx Color#Cross-Platform#VFX

Frequently asked questions

Does ChromaDrift support DaVinci Resolve 20 and 19?

ChromaDrift is compatible with DaVinci Resolve 20 and 19, covering both the current release and the previous major version. It is delivered as a DCTL that adds chromatic aberration and distortion effects. Alongside version support, the plugin runs across three operating systems — macOS, Windows and Linux — so the same compatibility applies whichever platform hosts your Resolve installation. It reached version 1.0 with its initial release in April 2025. For confirmation against your exact build, the developer's page is the best reference.

Does ChromaDrift run on macOS, Windows and Linux?

ChromaDrift supports macOS, Windows and Linux, the three operating systems DaVinci Resolve runs on. This cross-platform coverage means the DCTL and its chromatic aberration and distortion effects are available regardless of which of the three systems you edit and grade on. It is compatible with DaVinci Resolve 20 and 19 across all of them. The plugin is at version 1.0, released in April 2025. If you need specifics for a particular OS version, check the developer's page for the latest details.

Is ChromaDrift free to download?

ChromaDrift is listed as free in this catalog. Because licensing terms can change over time, the developer's page is the place to confirm current details before downloading. The plugin is a DCTL for DaVinci Resolve that provides chromatic aberration and distortion effects, supports macOS, Windows and Linux, and is compatible with DaVinci Resolve 20 and 19. It is available at version 1.0, following its initial release in April 2025.

What version of ChromaDrift is available and when was it released?

ChromaDrift is available at version 1.0, which was its initial release on April 9, 2025. As the first release, it establishes the DCTL's chromatic aberration and distortion effects for DaVinci Resolve. It supports macOS, Windows and Linux and is compatible with DaVinci Resolve 20 and 19. A demo video is available if you want a look before installing. For any updates beyond version 1.0, the developer's page will have the most current information.

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