Set Up Moody Monochrome Scenes and Screenshots

Mono Pack creates depth through contrast between light and shadow, fog, and a realistic sky. Colour plays no part. A few in-game choices make that style stand out.

Use the fog and sky to build depth

1. Pick a view with layers. Stand on a hill or cliff so near blocks, mid-distance trees and far mountains are all visible. The foggy atmosphere lightens each layer as it recedes, which gives the scene a sense of distance.

2. Adjust your render distance. In Settings > Video, try different render distance values. You can then see how far the fog reaches before terrain fades, and choose what suits the scene.

3. Include the sky. Tilt the camera up so part of the frame shows the realistic sky. A bright sky over darker terrain makes a strong grey-scale contrast.

4. Try different times of day. Lighting changes a lot in monochrome. Visit the same spot at midday, sunset and night to see which gives the most dramatic tones.

Add motion and texture

• Frame plants in the foreground. The swaying grass, flowers and leaves add life to an image that might otherwise feel static.
• Shoot near water. The fluid water animation gives soft movement and reflections, which work well against solid stone or wood.
• Hide the HUD. In Settings > Video, turn off the HUD so nothing distracts from the frame. Then take your screenshot.

Building in monochrome rewards contrast too. Place light and dark blocks next to each other so shapes still read clearly in grey.