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CRT

by Nx Color·VFX

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Why we like it

CRT stands out in the aescripts library at popularity rank 21. It's a first 1.0 release focused on CRT simulation, listed here as free, which makes it straightforward to try in DaVinci Resolve.

What is CRT?

CRT is a true CRT simulation built by Nx Color for DaVinci Resolve. The simulation is made up of four named components: phosphors, masks, bloom and glass, which together form the CRT treatment it produces.

The effect is compatible with DaVinci Resolve 19, 20 and 21, so it fits into projects on any of those three recent versions. This is version 1.0, the initial release, published on February 20, 2026.

On the aescripts library, CRT sits at popularity rank 21 among the entries listed there. It is shown here as free, and the developer's page carries the current licensing terms. A demo video is available for anyone who wants to see more of it before trying it out in DaVinci Resolve.

Who is CRT best for?

CRT is best for adding a CRT look to footage in DaVinci Resolve 19, 20 or 21.

How much does CRT cost?

CRT is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • True CRT simulation for DaVinci Resolve
  • Simulation made up of phosphors, masks, bloom and glass
  • Compatible with DaVinci Resolve 19, 20 and 21
  • Version 1.0 initial release, dated February 20, 2026
  • Demo video available

Tags

#CRT#DaVinci Resolve#Nx Color#CRT simulation#phosphors#masks#bloom#glass

Frequently asked questions

Does CRT work with DaVinci Resolve 21?

CRT is compatible with DaVinci Resolve 21, along with versions 20 and 19. If you run any of those three releases, the CRT simulation is built to work with your setup. Support for other or older DaVinci Resolve versions isn't listed, so on releases outside 19, 20 and 21 you'd want to confirm behaviour on the developer's page before relying on it.

Is CRT free to use?

CRT is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so the developer's page from Nx Color is the best place to confirm the current terms before you download or use it. Treat that page as the authoritative source for how CRT is licensed today, since the free listing here reflects its status in this catalog rather than a guarantee of future terms.

What version of CRT is available?

CRT is at version 1.0, its initial release, published on February 20, 2026. As a first version, the current feature set is what shipped with that release. For any later updates or changes beyond 1.0, the developer's page from Nx Color will list newer versions if they arrive. At the time of this listing, 1.0 is the version on offer.

Is there a demo video for CRT?

CRT has a demo video available for anyone who wants to look before downloading. Beyond confirming that the video exists, the specifics of what it covers are best seen by watching it directly. Pairing the demo with the developer's page from Nx Color gives you both a moving look at the tool and the current details on compatibility and licensing.

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