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Halftone

by Nx Color·VFX

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Why we like it

Halftone earns its spot in the aescripts library as a DCTL-based set of monochrome and CMYK color halftone tools, and its version 2.0 update brought coverage across Windows, macOS and Linux. It currently sits at rank 37 among aescripts entries.

What is Halftone?

Halftone is a collection of professional DCTL tools from Nx Color for DaVinci Resolve. It provides two halftone treatments: a monochrome halftone and a CMYK color halftone. The tools are compatible with DaVinci Resolve 19 and 18.

Version 2.0, the current release, arrived on November 17, 2024 and added macOS support through Metal and OpenCL, extending the tools to run on Windows, macOS and Linux. The initial 1.0 release came in October 2024, and once obtained, access to the tools is instant.

Halftone sits at rank 37 in the aescripts library, where it's published by developer Nx Color. A demo video is available on YouTube. For the latest licensing terms and platform support, it's best to check the developer's page for the most current information.

Who is Halftone best for?

Halftone is best for daVinci Resolve colorists and editors on Windows, macOS or Linux who want monochrome or CMYK color halftone effects delivered as DCTL.

How much does Halftone cost?

Halftone is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Monochrome and CMYK color halftone treatments
  • Built as DCTL tools for DaVinci Resolve
  • macOS support through Metal and OpenCL (added in version 2.0)
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Compatible with DaVinci Resolve 19 and 18
  • Instant access once obtained

Tags

#Halftone#DCTL#DaVinci Resolve#CMYK#Monochrome#Nx Color#Halftone Effect

Frequently asked questions

Does Halftone work with DaVinci Resolve 19?

Halftone is compatible with DaVinci Resolve 19 and 18, so recent versions of Resolve are covered. The tools are built as DCTL and produce monochrome and CMYK color halftone effects. As of version 2.0, released November 17, 2024, they also run across Windows, macOS and Linux, with macOS handled through Metal and OpenCL. If you're on a Resolve version outside 19 or 18, check the developer's page to confirm before relying on it.

Does Halftone run on macOS, Windows and Linux?

Halftone runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. Cross-platform coverage came with version 2.0 on November 17, 2024, which added macOS support through Metal and OpenCL; the initial 1.0 release landed in October 2024. The tools are delivered as DCTL for DaVinci Resolve, working with versions 19 and 18. For specific platform and system requirements, the developer's page is the place to confirm.

Is Halftone free to download?

Halftone is listed as free here. Licensing terms can change, so for the current arrangement and any details it's best to check Nx Color's page directly. Access is instant once obtained, and it covers the monochrome and CMYK color halftone DCTL tools for DaVinci Resolve 19 and 18. If licensing matters for your workflow, confirm the latest terms on the developer's page before you commit.

What changed in Halftone version 2.0?

Halftone 2.0, released on November 17, 2024, added macOS support through Metal and OpenCL, so the tools now work on Windows, macOS and Linux. Before that, version 1.0 shipped on October 20, 2024 as the initial release. Halftone remains a set of monochrome and CMYK color halftone DCTL tools compatible with DaVinci Resolve 19 and 18. A demo video is available on YouTube.

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