Local / LED
Start here when part of a shot pulses or changes colour. Uses neighbouring frames to estimate a local correction.
MACOS / OPENFX / METAL
For stubborn flicker.
for DaVinci Resolve.
DaVinci Resolve Studio already includes Deflicker. Start there. If strong LED pulses or rolling bands remain, try TurboFlicker and compare the result on your shot.
View examples ↓
EXAMPLES
Before and after.
Same scene. Same frames.
Play a clip to compare the lighting.
Four real recordings, including the difficult cases. These are test results from version 1.1, not fully flicker-free demonstrations. No flicker has been added and no clean source has been substituted.
Partial correctionUncorrected exposure changes in a real growing-grass timelapse. Brightness jumps are reduced; some variation remains.
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Drag the divider, or focus it and use the arrow keys. Both sides share one video and stay frame synchronized. 4–14 s excerpt · 960 × 540 · 24 fps · TurboFlicker CPU engine. Excerpt, scaling, silent web encoding and actual TurboFlicker processing by TurboBarn; these are engine outputs, not Resolve renders. Source: Pixelmaniac pictures, Public domain. Source video is in the public domain; TurboBarn also dedicates this comparison to the public domain.
WHEN TO USE IT
When the built-in tool
isn’t enough.
Resolve Studio includes Deflicker, with presets and advanced controls. That is a sensible first step. TurboFlicker is designed for stronger, persistent lighting flicker: local LED pulses, moving brightness bands and exposure fluctuations that still distract after that first correction.
Its local and periodic methods offer another way to estimate the lighting change. Compare both tools on your shot. The examples show actual output and identify where correction remains incomplete.
MEASURED IN RESOLVE
Measured 4K performance.
Metal GPU processing on Apple silicon. A wider time window and the strong mode cost more time. These are export measurements, not a promise of real-time playback.
| Mode | Time radius | Median render speed |
|---|---|---|
| Periodic · v1.0 / unchanged in 1.1 | 5 frames | 19.5 fps |
| Strong / Periodic · v1.1 | 16 frames | 4.6 fps |
M3 Max · 40 GPU cores · 128 GB · Resolve Studio 21.1.1 · 3840 × 2160, 25 fps · 67 frames to ProRes 422 HQ · strength 1 · three runs · cache, proxies and optimized media off. Resolve reported 3.19–3.62 s and 14.08–15.40 s respectively. Including export startup and finalization, median wall times were 5.47 s and 16.35 s. Measured 10 October 2026 on a separate test shot. Raw measurements and method ↗
GETTING STARTED
Five starting points.
Presets are editable.
Motion protection stays on.
Periodic
For a repeating pattern. Estimates the pulse automatically and falls back to local correction when no reliable period is found.
Slow fluctuations
Looks across a wider time window. Useful for slower changes in lighting; expect more processing time.
Timelapse
Smooths changes in overall exposure. A starting point for locked-off sequences with changing brightness.
Strong / Periodic
For pronounced repeating light changes that remain with the gentler modes. Requires a reliable recurring pattern; always check moving edges in playback.
In the effect panelPresetStrengthMethodTime radius
IN RESOLVE
Add it to the shot.
- Apply TurboFlicker.
Find it under TurboBarn in Open FX. Start before creative grading, on one shot at a time.
- Choose a preset.
Start with Local / LED, or Periodic for a repeating pulse.
- Compare in motion.
Adjust Strength if needed. A longer time radius can help with slow variations, with more processing time.
Analysis and correction run locally with Metal. Speed depends on resolution, decoding and the selected time radius.
AVAILABILITY
TurboFlicker for Mac.
€60 once · one Mac
No subscription. The upcoming trial includes every correction feature, with a watermark.
The public download and paid licences are not available yet. We are completing the Mac release.
Doesn’t Resolve already have Deflicker?
Yes — DaVinci Resolve Studio includes it. Try the built-in tool first, including its advanced controls. TurboFlicker is an additional option for stubborn LED pulses and rolling bands when that result is not enough. Compare both on your own shot; neither tool can recover information that was never recorded.
Which preset should I start with?
Try Local / LED first and play a short section at full resolution. If the flicker repeats regularly, compare it with Periodic, then Strong / Periodic for larger remaining swings. Presets set the controls for you; you can still adjust them afterwards.
There is still some flicker. What can I adjust?
Increase the time radius if the variation is slow, or try Periodic for a repeating pulse. Keep the effect on a single shot. Motion protection can leave some variation around detailed edges. Nearly stationary bands may not provide enough change within the time window, and clipped highlights cannot be reconstructed. If you are unsure where to start, send us a description of the shot — sharing footage is optional.
How do I keep the movement looking natural?
The correction is applied to the current frame rather than blending adjacent output images. Motion protection is always active. If a change in brightness looks too strong, reduce Strength and compare the result in motion.
Can I try it before buying?
Yes. The planned trial includes every correction feature with a watermark and no time limit. The public Mac download is still being prepared. Once it is available, you can test your own footage before deciding on a licence.
Will it work on my Mac?
TurboFlicker is a universal OpenFX plugin for macOS 12 or later. It has been tested with Resolve Studio 21 on Apple silicon. Intel is included in the build; Intel performance and Resolve Free compatibility still need verification.
Does it need to stay online?
Internet access is needed to activate or deactivate a licence. Afterwards, the signed activation is stored on your Mac. Licence checks run approximately every 30 days; a connection failure keeps your activation working. Update checks run when the effect loads and then daily. Your footage stays local.
Can I move a licence to another Mac?
Yes. Deactivate it on the old Mac, then activate it on the new one. If the old Mac is unavailable, contact us and we will help with the move.
TurboFlicker by TurboBarn