Cinematic Vanilla Shaders FAQ

Shaders are enabled by default once the mod is installed. If you don't see the cinematic effects, check that your graphics driver is up to date and that you're not in a world with other conflicting shader mods active.

Open the shader settings menu (usually accessible from Video Settings) and adjust the Shadow Intensity slider to find the balance you prefer. Lower values create softer, more subtle shadows while higher values make them more pronounced.

No, running multiple shader mods together will cause conflicts and visual glitches. Disable or remove other shader mods before using Cinematic Vanilla Shaders.

Try reducing Shadow Quality or disabling water reflections in the shader settings, as these are the most performance-intensive features. You can also lower your render distance or disable the cinematic effects on specific block types if needed.

Water reflections work on standard water blocks and most wet surfaces. Some custom blocks from other mods may not reflect properly depending on how they're coded.

The shader automatically enhances lighting during these times, but you can amplify the effect by adjusting the Lighting Warmth or Contrast settings in the shader menu to increase the cinematic feel.

Yes, Cinematic Vanilla is designed to run on older hardware. Start with low shadow settings and disable water reflections if you experience lag, then gradually enable features as your system allows.

The mod adjusts how torchlight and ambient light work underground. If caves feel off, try tweaking the Ambient Light Brightness setting in the shader options to match your preference.

The mod provides global shadow controls rather than per-block customization. You can adjust overall Shadow Softness and Intensity, but not settings for specific block types.

No, shaders are client-side only, so they don't impact server performance or other players. Your FPS changes are local to your computer.