Restore Vanilla Aesthetics While Keeping Shader Benefits

Tone Down Cinematic Effects

If the shader's movie-like look feels too stylized for your vanilla-focused world, access Shader Options and reduce Color Grading or Saturation intensity. This softens the dramatic color shifts while preserving smooth lighting.

Minimize Sky Alterations

Locate Sky Customization or Sky Saturation settings. Lower these values to make the sky closer to vanilla's appearance—less gradient, less color enhancement. The sky will still be softer than default Minecraft, but more recognizable.

Keep Lighting Neutral

Adjust Sunlight Color to be less warm and more white. This removes the cinematic golden-hour tint that dominates the default look, making daylight feel more like standard Minecraft while retaining the smooth, realistic quality.

Disable Bloom or Glow Effects

If available, turn off or minimize Bloom and Glowing Blocks effects. These create a dreamy haze that contrasts with vanilla's crisp appearance.

Preserve Water Clarity

Keep water transparency enabled—this is a pure quality-of-life improvement that doesn't clash with vanilla style. It's one of the mod's best features without sacrificing the classic Minecraft feel.