Get the Most Dramatic Final Fantasy-Style Scenes

Final Shader is built to make the world look luminous, deep and surreal. Where you stand and when you look makes a big difference to how strongly those effects show.

Pick scenes that show off the lighting

• Open landscapes: Hills, coastlines and mountain views let the shader's sense of depth stand out across long distances.
• Strong shadows: Forests, overhangs and tall builds show off the altered shadows. Flat, empty terrain shows them least.
• Colorful biomes: The vibrant color treatment is most striking where there are already many hues, such as flower fields, jungles or water edges.

Shifts in lighting are where the fantastical feel comes through most.

Tune vanilla settings for the look

1. Open Settings > Video.

2. Turn on Fancy Graphics and Smooth Lighting so lighting and shadows render fully.

3. Raise Render Distance as far as your device handles comfortably. More visible terrain gives the scene more depth.

4. Leave Brightness around the middle at first, then adjust to taste. Very high brightness can wash out the colors the shader adds.

Taking screenshots

Hide the HUD in Settings > Video, frame your shot with a light source or the sky in view, and capture it. Compare day and dusk versions of the same spot to see the full range of the pack.