NMS Normal Map Shaders gives you a technical way to view and showcase architecture, turning complex builds into bright, color-coded geometric displays. With a few vanilla camera adjustments, you can capture clean normal map screenshots without HUD clutter.
Framing Surface Directions
Because the shader assigns colors according to the angles and surface directions of blocks and mobs, builds with varied shapes produce the most striking views.
1. Position yourself where multiple faces of your build—such as roofs, pillars, stairs, and walls—are visible at once so different surface directions show distinct bright colors.
2. Open Options and lower the FOV slider toward 30 or Normal to reduce edge distortion and make flat architectural angles look crisp and technical.
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Taking the Screenshot
1. Press F1 to hide your hotbar, crosshair, and held item (which would otherwise appear in bright normal map colors in the corner of your screen).
2. Press F2 to save a screenshot.
3. Press F1 again to restore your HUD, then click the screenshot file name in chat or check your .minecraft/screenshots folder to view the image.