Enabling Composition Shaders in Video Settings

Loading the Shader Pack

To use the composition overlays, open the in-game menu and select Options, then open Video Settings. Access the shader selection screen provided by your shader loader (such as Iris or OptiFine). In the list of detected packs, select Composition Shaders and apply the changes. The game will reload its visual pipeline to activate the shader pack.

Verifying the In-Game Overlay

Return to your world or server to check that the pack has loaded correctly. Composition Shaders operates directly with vanilla graphics pipelines to draw experimental photography and videography screen guides across your display. You should immediately see visual overlay lines dividing or marking sections of your screen. If the guides do not appear, re-enter your video settings to confirm that shaders are toggled on and that the pack is set as the active profile. Once verified, the overlay remains visible in real time as you move your character and adjust your perspective.