DirtyLens develops specialized software tools for video editing and post-production workflows. Their flagship product, Chromate, offers a virtual grading panel designed for precise color correction within DaVinci Resolve Studio. This software aims to enhance efficiency for video professionals through intuitive, mouse-driven grading controls.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Color grading in DaVinci Resolve Studio typically requires dedicated hardware panels and complex setups, which can be costly and limit flexibility for editors who work across multiple devices or need to grade while editing in full‑screen mode. This creates workflow friction for both professional colorists and hobbyist video creators seeking precise, repeatable adjustments without investing in expensive equipment.
Solution
Chromate is a software add‑on for DaVinci Resolve Studio that transforms the mouse into a virtual grading panel. It enables users to adjust primary color parameters (Slope, Offset, Power) and clip transforms (scale, rotate, anchor‑move) directly on the Cut page or in full‑screen playback. The interface offers fine‑grained control with up to five decimal places and customizable sensitivity settings, allowing precise adjustments without a physical panel. Settings, custom formulas, and user‑defined hotkeys are stored in the cloud and can be synchronized across up to five devices simultaneously. Chromate’s output follows the ASC‑EDL standard, ensuring that grading decisions are portable to other NLEs such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer. A free 7‑day trial provides full feature access, after which users can subscribe for continued use.
Target Audience
The primary customers are professional colorists, video editors, and post‑production studios using DaVinci Resolve Studio, as well as independent creators and hobbyists who need affordable, precise color‑grading tools.
Features
- Mouse‑driven virtual grading panel that maps SOP (Slope, Offset, Power) and transform controls to intuitive cursor movements
- Full‑screen grading mode allowing color adjustments while footage is viewed in Resolve’s fullscreen playback
- Cloud‑based sync of custom settings, formulas, and hotkey configurations across up to five devices
- Support for user‑created calculation formulas, including slope, offset, power, and mathematical functions, shareable via a community profile
- ASC‑EDL compliant export for seamless color‑grade transfer to Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Media Composer, and other platforms
- Adjustable mouse sensitivity and on‑the‑fly parameter scaling for precise control (up to 5 decimal places)
- License activation on up to three devices simultaneously, with a five‑seat sharing option for families or small teams
- Offline mode allowing up to 30 days of use without an internet connection after initial activation