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 Dehancer Film plugin for Photoshop and Lightroom Classic | |
| Developer(s) | Dehancer LLC |
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| Initial release | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Stable release | Dehancer OFX 7.1
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| Written in | C++ |
| Operating system | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS |
| Website | www |
Dehancer is a color grading software product that specializes in film emulation. The product is available as a plugin for photo and video editors, as well as an application for iPhone. The software is developed by Dehanсer LTD, a company registered in the UK.
Early history[edit]
Dehancer released its first product in October 2014. It was a Photoshop action humorously named The Degrader (short for "degradation") and it reproduced typical image processing operations. This action essentially deteriorated the images - distorting colors, cutting off shadows, lowering saturation, thereby making them aesthetically more appealing.
With its increasing popularity, version 2.0 was released, which added options for precise toning to correct auto white balance correction errors.
The first comprehensive application was Degradr for iPhone, released in June 2015.[1] It functioned as a "smart camera" that processed images. Technically, this was a development of the ideas of the Photoshop action, using more complex algorithms and working in real time - increasing contrast, decreasing saturation, auto white balance. The application allowed users to create film look images.
Image processing was completely automatic, but it could be influenced by the composition of the frame. Different angles and layouts, including or excluding an object of a certain color, led to different results. A more expressive color and contrast could have been achieved with a more thoughtful composition.
In addition to image processing functions, Degradr also enabled users to share images on social networks.[2]
Subsequently, development began on a new version of the application. Degradr 2 aimed to be a complete overhaul of previous versions. Improvements were necessary in the usability and design of the application, as well as in the mathematical models and algorithms. The main goal was to imbue images with the look and aesthetics of real film, complete with all its characteristics - grain, bloom, halation, contrast etc. To achieve this, it was necessary to develop a new sampling system.
Developing the next version took about five years. The choice of technology for the project's core was critical. Working with real film required a laboratory, which was challenging to find because, by the mid-2010s, photographic film was experiencing difficulties. Due to rising film prices and the increasing popularity of digital cameras, processing and printing images from analog media was becoming an increasingly untenable business. Handling film became a pursuit for film studios and enthusiasts.[3][4]
SREDA film laboratory[5] was selected for conducting the research. It specialized in processing, cutting, and repackaging photographic film (their own SFL brand) and had all the necessary equipment and specialists to support exotic processes.[6]
At this stage, the company was developing its proprietary engineering software for creating profiles, which involved experiments with shooting color targets on film, followed by developing, optical printing onto black-and-white and color photographic paper and scanning.
The first commercial product, Dehancer OFX 1.0 plugin for DaVinci Resolve, was released on January 15, 2020. From that point onward, the company began to assume its current shape.
Technology[edit]
Dehancer’s film emulation technique is founded on the principle of interpreting the image as composed of grains — just as in real film, where the image is stored in a layer of photographic emulsion.
When photographing with real film, silver halide crystals react to light, either darkening or leaving parts of the image light. Different grain sizes, reflections from the camera or the film itself, and other artifacts — all contribute to a distinct film aesthetic that is unique and unmistakable.
Dehancer breaks down the processed image into grains and then reconstructs it according to the selected film profile, based on a microcontrast map.
For greater authenticity, film scanners were not utilized; instead, direct optical printing onto analog media was employed. The film was shot in three variations — normal exposure, underexposed and overexposed — to fully replicate the conditions of film. This is the only method to accurately interpret the negative and achieve the color rendition intended by the film manufacturer.[7]
To create specific profiles, the characteristics of historical films, such as Kodak Portra 160 or Agfa Agfacolor 100, were examined, and models were developed.
The adoption of presets has grown increasingly popular as film production diminishes and the cost of maintaining analog equipment escalates.[8]
Products[edit]
The software is offered as a plugin for the most popular photo and video editors, including: DaVinci Resolve, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier, Final Cut, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Capture One, Affinity and as a mobile application for smartphones.
Plugins[edit]
| Used for | Plugin name | Tools | Platform |
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| video | Dehancer Pro[9][10] |
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| Dehancer Lite |
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| Dehancer Grain |
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| Dehancer Bloom |
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| Dehancer Breath |
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| Dehancer Halation |
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| Dehancer Monitor |
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| photo | Dehancer Film[12] |
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| Dehancer Photo Edition[13] |
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Version history[edit]
| Platform | Version | Realise date | Features | Notes |
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| DaVinci Resolve | Dehancer OFX 1.0.0 | Jan 15, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 1.0.2 | Jan 27, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 1.1.0 | Fev 9, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 1.3.0 | Mar 31, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 1.4.0 | Apr 22, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 1.4.1 | Apr 30, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 1.4.2 | May 2, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 1.4.3 | May 18, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 1.4.4 | May 27, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 1.4.5 | Jun 16, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 2.0.0 | Jun 24, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 2.0.1 | Jul 19, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 3.0.0 | Aug 17, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 3.0.1 | Sep 8, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 3.1.0 | Oct 13, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 3.2.0 | Nov 4, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 3.2.1 | Nov 17, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 3.3.0 | Dec 11, 2020 |
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| Dehancer OFX 3.4.0 | Jan 23, 2021 |
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| Dehancer OFX 3.4.1 | Jan 31, 2021 |
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| Dehancer OFX 4.0.0 | Jun 16, 2021 |
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| Dehancer OFX 4.1.0 | Jul 15, 2021 |
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| Dehancer OFX 4.2.0 | Aug 15, 2021 |
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| Dehancer OFX 4.2.1 | Aug 28, 2021 |
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| Dehancer OFX 5.0.0 | Nov 1, 2021 |
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| Dehancer OFX 5.1.0 | Dec 28, 2021 |
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| Dehancer OFX 5.1.1 | Dec 31, 2021 |
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| Dehancer OFX 5.2.0 | Jan 10, 2022 |
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| Dehancer OFX 5.3.0 | Jan 13, 2022 |
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| Dehancer OFX 5.3.2 | Jun 10, 2022 |
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| Dehancer OFX 5.3.3 | Jul 1, 2022 |
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| Dehancer OFX 6.0.0 | Oct 26, 2022 |
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| Dehancer OFX 6.1.0 | Oct 26, 2022 |
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| Dehancer OFX 6.2.0 | Nov 27, 2022 |
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| Dehancer OFX 6.3.0 | Feb 24, 2023 |
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| Dehancer OFX 7.0.0 | Jun 10, 2023 |
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| Dehancer OFX 7.0.1 | Aug 24, 2023 |
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| Dehancer OFX 7.1.0 | Dec 12, 2023 |
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| Adobe Premiere
After Effects |
Dehancer Ae/Pr 2.0.0 | Oct 25, 2023 |
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| Dehancer Ae/Pr 1.3.1 | Apr 8, 2023 |
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| Dehancer Ae/Pr 1.3.0 | Feb 24, 2023 |
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| Dehancer Ae/Pr 1.2.0 | Dec 7, 2022 |
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| Dehancer Ae/Pr 1.1.0 | Sep 9, 2022 |
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| Dehancer Ae/Pr 1.0.0 | Jun 9, 2022 |
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| Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Capture One Affinity plugin |
Dehancer Film for Ps/LrC/C1/APh 2.3.4 | Oct 19, 2023 |
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| Dehancer Film for Ps/LrC/C1/APh 2.3.3 | Mar 14, 2023 |
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| Dehancer Film for Ps/LrC/C1/APh 2.3.2 | Feb 24, 2023 |
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| Dehancer Film for Ps/LrC/C1/APh 2.3 | Nov 27, 2022 |
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| Dehancer Film for Ps/LrC/C1/APh 2.2 | Aug 18, 2022 |
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| Dehancer Film for Ps/LrC/C1/APh 2.1 | Jun 23, 2022 |
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| Dehancer Film for Ps/LrC/C1/APh 2.0 | May 5, 2022 |
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| Dehancer Film for Ps/LrC/C1/APh 1.1 | Dec 17, 2021 |
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| Dehancer Film for Ps/LrC/C1/APh 1.0 | Nov 22, 2021 |
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| Final Cut Pro | Dehancer for FCP 2.0.1 | Oct 23, 2023 |
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| Dehancer for FCP 2.0.0 | Sep 21, 2023 |
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| Dehancer for FCP 1.3.1 | Feb 24, 2023 |
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| Dehancer for FCP 1.2.0 | Feb 24, 2023 |
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| Dehancer for FCP 1.1.0 | Dec 7, 2022 |
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| Dehancer for FCP 1.0.0 | Sep 6, 2022 |
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Applications[edit]
Dehancer: Color Grading[edit]
Image processing application for iPhone, launched in October 2022. It includes customizable tools for halation, bloom, film grain, and vignette, as well as numerous historical film profiles, built-in and custom presets. This allows users to process photos and videos, giving them the appearance of authentic analog images.[14]
This application also features animated effects that bring videos to life by making small image shifts between adjacent frames, imitating the behavior of real film and film damage artifacts.
Version history[edit]
| Version | Realise date | Features | Notes |
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| Version 3.11 | Dec 20, 2023 |
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| Version 3.10 | Dec 13, 2023 |
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| Version 3.9 | Oct 10, 2023 |
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| Version 3.8 | Sep 8, 2023 |
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| Version 3.7 | Jun 20, 2023 |
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| Version 3.6 | May 25, 2023 |
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| Version 3.5 | May 22, 2023 |
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| Version 3.4 | May 13, 2023 |
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| Version 3.3 | May 2, 2023 |
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| Version 3.2 | Feb 14, 2023 |
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| Version 3.1 | Feb 1, 2023 |
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| Version 3.0 | Jan 31, 2023 |
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| Version 2.4 | Jan 23, 2023 |
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| Version 2.3 | Jan 20, 2023 |
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| Version 2.2 | Jan 18, 2023 |
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| Version 2.1 | Jan 17, 2023 |
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| Version 2.0 | Jan 17, 2023 |
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| Version 1.7 | Nov 21, 2022 |
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| Version 1.6 | Nov 8, 2022 |
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| Version 1.5 | Oct 26, 2022 |
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| Version 1.4 | Oct 24, 2022 |
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| Version 1.3 | Oct 19, 2022 |
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| Version 1.2 | Oct 13, 2022 |
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| Version 1.1 | Oct 10, 2022 |
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| Version 1.0 | Oct 10, 2022 |
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Dehancer Online[edit]
The new Dehancer tool will be available online. Its release is expected in the spring of 2024.
The tool is a simplified version of Dehancer's main functions. While the desktop version of the software involves many fine adjustments in image processing, Dehancer Online allows the user to select a preset and a suitable image option from a set of print proofs. The application immediately offers many options for brightness, contrast, and exposure. Additionally, film effects are available in a simplified version, including grain, halation, and bloom.[15]
Unlike other Dehancer tools that have high system requirements, Dehancer Online runs in a browser and requires a stable Internet connection to work.
Other products[edit]
Dehancer: Color Test[edit]
DColorTest is a free research app for iPhone, released in April 2023. It is used to determine the number of colors users can perceive under different lighting, physical, and emotional conditions. This measures color perception involving short-term memory. The result depends on visual perception and sensitivity to color nuances.[16]
The application was developed specifically to test the hypothesis about the relationship between color perception and the human condition. The collected statistics do not contain personal data and are stored in anonymized form.
Dehancer Benchmark[edit]
This benchmark allows users to evaluate the peak performance of their existing hardware/OS compared to other configurations. The results are recommended to be used when selecting equipment or planning upgrades.
Dehancer Colourist Awards[edit]
In September 2023, Dehancer announced an international competition for colorists.[17] Participants will have the opportunity to be nominated in five categories: feature film, short film, documentary, music video, and mobile video (shot on mobile).[18]
Winners will be announced on March 18, 2024. Winning work will be featured in the company’s social media, which reaches nearly 30,000 industry professionals.
Media produced using[edit]
- FKB, Color Blind (Official Music Video) // November 17, 2023
- Stefano Federici, Things to do in Berlin | Fujifilm X-H2S | F-Log 2 | 6K Open Gate | Dehancer Pro 2.0 // September 18, 2023
- Badshah, Gone Girl (लड़की ख़राब) | Official Music Video // August 8, 2023
- Lilla Sol, Endless Summer (Official Video) // July 28, 2023
- Shadow Cliq, Say my name! [Official Music Video] // July 15, 2023
- Sergio Lorenzana, From dust // July 13, 2023
- Gabriel Andre, Wake up with the Sun // June 6, 2023
- Codefendants feat. The DOC, Fast Ones (Official Music Video) // March 9, 2023
- Guto Brant, Mal & Bem (Clipe Oficial) // October 20, 2022
- Dirty Backseat, Lonely Night // October 21, 2022
References[edit]
- ^ Degradr official site // August 19, 2015, archived at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Degradr - Smart live-view camera with automatic color correction // Frameway LP, March 18, 2019
- ^ Gareth Bevan Is the price of 35mm film killing the film photography revival? // December 07, 2022
- ^ Jaron Schneider Fujifilm to Hike Film Prices by Up to 60% in April 2022: Report // March 30, 2022
- ^ Stephen Dowling Is this the best film packaging on the planet? // Kosmofoto.com, January 11, 2019
- ^ Kiersten Miller Into the heart of SREDA Film Lab // Emulsive, May 22, 2019
- ^ How we build film profiles // Dehancer, May 13, 2020
- ^ Stan Horaczek Best film emulation presets for your digital photos in 2023 // PopPhoto, August 12, 2021
- ^ Daniel Grindrod Dehancer Pro for DaVinci Resolve - Review // December 30, 2021
- ^ Robin Férand A New Kind Of Film Emulation Plugin: Dehancer Pro for DaVinci Resolve — review // Novenber 4, 2023
- ^ Thomas Richter Filmsimulationstool Dehancer Film Pro ab sofort auch als Beta für Final Cut Pro // Slashcam.de, August 2, 2022
- ^ Feroz Khan An easy way to get your favorite film look – Dehancer Film review // The Phoblographer, July 7, 2022
- ^ Todd Dominey Dehancer Photo review: digitally emulating the look of film // April 17, 2022
- ^ Dehancer: Color Grading // Appadvice.com, December 28, 2023
- ^ Pavel Kosenko Dehancer Online Tool Pre-Announcement // February 8, 2024
- ^ Dehancer: Color Test // Appadvice.com, November 12, 2023
- ^ Dehancer Colourist Awards // Dehancer, September, 2023
- ^ Dehancer Colourist Awards Submissions Open // Colorist Society, October 3, 2023
External links[edit]
Further reading[edit]
- Dr. R.W.G. Hunt, The Reproduction of Colour // John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Online ISBN:9780470024270, September, 2004