djv ☆
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Description:
Review software for VFX, animation, and film production
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.3.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: vfx animation playback review multimedia
Install: brew install --cask djv
About:
DJV is a high-performance, open-source playback tool tailored for visual effects, animation, and film production. It excels at reviewing image sequences and movies with precise frame control and color management. Its primary value is providing a reliable, fast, and artist-friendly viewer for production pipelines.
Key Features:
  • Real-time playback of high-resolution image sequences
  • Support for a wide range of formats including EXR, DPX, and ProRes
  • Integrated color management and 3D LUT support
  • Command-line interface for automation and scripting
Use Cases:
  • Reviewing rendered frames from 3D animation or VFX software
  • Quality control (QC) for film and video editorial
  • Creating and comparing A/B shots for artistic feedback
Alternatives:
  • FFmpeg – FFmpeg is a command-line utility for processing video, whereas DJV focuses on high-fidelity graphical playback for artists.
  • RV – RV is a more feature-rich and scriptable commercial tool, while DJV offers a lightweight and accessible open-source alternative.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 8, 2026 10:14pm 3.3.3 0 VERSION_BUMP e51619a3
Jan 6, 2026 9:50pm 3.3.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 036f1274
Dec 31, 2025 4:03am 3.3.1 0 VERSION_BUMP a06e78ec
Aug 23, 2025 12:16pm 3.1.1 0 VERSION_BUMP ca9cc6d6
Jul 30, 2025 9:59pm 3.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP f9a4b951
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