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Lenscraft Shaders FAQ

10 questions players actually ask, answered.

How do I turn on the shader after installing it?
Open your video settings in-game, find the Shaders option, and select Lenscraft Shaders from the list. The shader will apply immediately to your world.
What's the difference between depth of field and bokeh in this shader?
Depth of field blurs objects outside your focus distance to make nearby blocks and mobs stand out, while bokeh controls how those blurred areas look—creating soft, circular highlights instead of plain blur.
How do I focus the depth of field on a specific mob or block?
Look directly at the target you want in focus, then adjust the focus distance slider in the shader settings until that object appears sharp and everything behind it blurs.
Does Lenscraft Shaders work with other mods?
Yes, it works with most mods since it only changes lighting and camera effects. Mods that heavily alter rendering or lighting may conflict, so test your setup if you use multiple visual mods.
Why is my game lagging with this shader enabled?
Depth of field and bokeh are the most demanding features—try disabling them or lowering their intensity in the shader settings, or reduce your render distance to improve performance.
Can I use anamorphic effects while playing normally, or only for screenshots?
You can enable anamorphic effects anytime, but they're most noticeable and useful when taking screenshots or recording; during regular gameplay, you may want to disable them for a clearer view.
Does this shader change how blocks look or just the lighting?
Lenscraft Shaders keeps the vanilla block appearance intact—it only enhances lighting, shadows, and adds optional camera effects, so your world stays recognizable.
How do I adjust the intensity of the bokeh effect?
Open the shader settings menu and look for bokeh or bloom intensity sliders; adjust them to control how prominent the soft highlights appear in out-of-focus areas.
Will this shader work on low-end computers?
It can work on lower-end systems if you disable depth of field and bokeh, but the shader is designed with visual quality in mind, so performance depends on your hardware and render distance.
How do I reset the shader settings to default?
Most shader packs include a reset or default button in their settings menu—look for it there, or delete the shader config file in your game folder and restart to restore defaults.