CineReal Cinematic Realism Shaders FAQ

Open your Video Settings, navigate to Shader Packs, and select CineReal Cinematic Realism from the list. The shader will activate immediately, though you may need to restart your world for all effects to fully load.

Check your shader settings for reflection quality—lower settings reduce detail to improve performance. If reflections are completely missing, verify that screen-space reflections (SSR) are enabled in the shader options.

No, only one shader pack can be active at a time in Minecraft. You must disable CineReal and select a different shader if you want to switch.

CineReal requires Iris and Sodium to function—these are the core dependencies. Without them, the shader will not load or work properly.

Cloud shadows are a feature of CineReal, but they may be disabled in your shader settings or too subtle to see depending on time of day and cloud density. Check the shader options menu to ensure volumetric cloud shadows are turned on.

CineReal automatically shifts colors based on your biome, but you can fine-tune the overall color grading through the shader settings menu to match your preference across all environments.

Start by lowering reflection quality and cloud render distance in the shader settings, as these are the most performance-intensive features. You can also reduce god ray intensity or disable biome-specific fog effects if needed.

God rays are most prominent when you're underwater looking toward light sources, but the shader may also render atmospheric light effects above water depending on your settings and time of day.

CineReal includes biome-aware fog and color adjustments that change the atmosphere to match each environment—deserts appear warmer, forests appear cooler, and so on. This is intentional and part of the cinematic effect.

Yes, shaders are client-side only, so CineReal works in multiplayer and on servers without requiring anyone else to install it. Only you will see the cinematic effects.