Bleach Bypass
DCTL

Create real bleach bypass film looks right away with our Bleach Bypass DCTL for DaVinci Resolve Studio.

This professional color grading tool mimics the classic silver retention film processing method, giving you high-contrast images with deep blacks, controlled color loss, and better separation between tones.
Whether you’re working on traditional black and white films or modern stylized looks, you can get the unique bleach bypass style with full creative control.

Made for professional colorists and filmmakers, the Bleach Bypass DCTL has easy-to-use controls for contrast, color intensity, shadow details, and black levels—helping you create distinctive looks that make your storytelling stand out.

Bleach Bypass DCTL simulates the unique silver retention effect of film by creating images with strong contrast, deep blacks, and brighter middle tones. It helps you get the real look of film that’s been bleached bypass, giving your videos a professional and consistent appearance.

Seven thoughtfully created settings let you have full control over the bleach bypass effect. You can change how strong the effect is, reduce color intensity, adjust how dark the black areas are, and tweak the contrast to fit your artistic idea.

Each setting works well with the others, so you can easily create anything from a soft, movie-like style to a bold, high-contrast look.
The Bypass button lets you quickly see how your changes look compared to the original footage.

Change the desaturation settings to get effects ranging from completely black and white to more modern, slightly desaturated styles. Use Fill to get deep, strong blacks or keep details visible in dark areas. Adjust Shadow Protection to bring back details in the darkest parts while keeping the overall bleach bypass style.

This works well for making special looks that fit different types of video and creative needs.

Shadow Protection enhances darker areas by bringing back details, while keeping the bleach bypass look. The algorithm creates smooth and natural shifts without adding any unwanted noise or artifacts in the shadows.

Highlights Recovery restores brightness in very bright areas without changing the overall style.
It helps keep details clear in bright scenes while keeping the unique contrast of the bleach bypass effect.

1. Navigate to Project Settings
2. Select “Color Management” and click “Open LUT Folder”
3. Drag the DCTL file into the opened directory
4. Restart DaVinci Resolve Studio