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Camera Obscura Serverside Rendering Mod Wiki & Guide

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Enables server-side rendering for camera and visual effects.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Adjust Camera Settings for Better RendersCustomizing Field of View and Render Distance Modify your camera's perspective by adjusting the fov (field of view)…Capture a Multi-Map Photo and Display It as Wall ArtTaking a Scaled Photo To create a larger photo spanning multiple maps, use the scale parameter with the camera…Export High-Resolution Photos as PNG Files to Your ServerSaving a Single PNG Render To save a photo directly as a PNG file instead of receiving a map item, use the save…Photograph Players and Mobs in Your RendersEnabling Entity Rendering By default, the mod includes experimental entity rendering. Check your server configuration…

Frequently asked questions

How do I take my first photo?
Hold the camera item in your main hand, aim at what you want to photograph, and right-click. If item consumption is enabled in the config, make sure you have the required consumable item in your inventory. The rendered map will appear in your inventory immediately.
Why is my photo blank or all black?
Check your render distance setting in the config—if it's too low, distant terrain won't render. If you're indoors or in darkness, enable fullbright in the config to ignore lighting levels. Also verify that renderEntities is not set to 0 if you're trying to capture mobs or players.
Can I take a photo from another player's perspective?
Yes, use `/camera-obscura ` to render from a target entity's viewpoint with optional map scaling up to 3×3. For PNG exports, use `/camera-obscura save ` to save from that perspective directly to your server folder.
What's the difference between taking a map photo and saving a PNG?
Map photos create filled map items you can place in item frames for in-game display, while PNG saves export full-resolution images directly to your server files for external use. PNG exports support higher resolution and scaling than map items.

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