Observing Soft Bloom on Glowing Blocks and Light Sources

Setting Up Light Sources

Ember Shaders adds soft bloom effects to bright light sources and glowing blocks without altering their recognizable vanilla textures. You can test this effect using standard lighting blocks.

1. Gather light-emitting blocks such as torches, lanterns, glowstone, or sea lanterns.

2. Place several light sources in an enclosed structure, a mine shaft, or an open outdoor clearing.

3. Step back several blocks to observe the edges of the light sources. You will see a soft, diffused bloom surrounding each glowing block.

Viewing Bloom During Day and Night Cycles

Bloom intensity naturally interacts with environmental lighting across day and night cycles.

1. Observe your light sources during the day, where sky lighting balances out the glow.

2. Ember Shaders provides clear nights, making glowing blocks stand out sharply against the darkness.

3. Place light sources near clear water at night to view the combined soft bloom and surface reflections working together in your immediate surroundings.