Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, just now
One question I've seen people get asked a lot is "How do you make your screenshots look so nifty?" (Well, people never use the word "nifty," but I wanted an excuse to use it in the description.) In light of this, I figured I would take it upon myself to help answer that question! ...You're welcome!
In the end, shader settings don't matter nearly as much as your composition, lighting, and editing. If you can get those three elements right, almost any shader can look palatable. Enjoy, and happy screenshotting!
Minecraft's oldest build server allows you to explore the path of the Fellowship of the Ring. Experience Middle-Earth the MCME way. Visit us today!
- Getting Started -
Minecraft Server IP: build.mcmiddleearth.com
Discord: discord.com/invite/mcmiddleearth
Website: mcmiddleearth.com
Find us on social media!
Twitter/X: twitter.com/MCMiddleEarth
Instagram: instagram.com/mcmiddleearth
Planet Minecraft: planetminecraft.com/server/minecaft-middle-earth
Official Server List: findmcserver.com/server/middleearth
- Video Credits -
Clips, editing, voiceover, acting, thumbnail, screenshots, about four seconds of music, and writing done by GingerlyGinger1.
Video concept by TotiGonzales. I'm sure he's regretting bringing me back.
Shout-out to Bob, my fictional green screen operator!
- Shaders -
Bliss Shaders with modified settings were primarily used for screenshots shown in the video.
DrDesten's Minecraft Shaders were primarily used for background images of server locations.
- Music -
Hau'oli City Cover by Dr. Pez - VGM: youtube.com/watch?v=456B1HDr32U
- Other -
Clouds clip art by rawpixel.com on Freepik:
freepik.com/free-vector/clouds-illustration_2904322.htm#page=2&query=cloud%20clipart&position=1&from_view=keyword&track=ais&uuid=e14744c2-f647-4088-aa91-e92d375eee6c
Trees and dentures clip art by brgfx on Freepik:
freepik.com/free-vector/teeth-with-gum-model-white-background_21301976.htm#query=dentures&position=4&from_view=keyword&track=sph&uuid=d742b27a-f3c9-4a18-9f37-75a1a94cd253
freepik.com/free-vector/trees-park_6997496.htm#query=tree%20clip%20art&position=8&from_view=keyword&track=ais&uuid=6400555c-65ba-4bec-8403-badd1e4f21da
One question I've seen people get asked a lot is "How do you make your screenshots look so nifty?" (Well, people never use the word "nifty," but I wanted an excuse to use it in the description.) In light of this, I figured I would take it upon myself to help answer that question! ...You're welcome!
In the end, shader settings don't matter nearly as much as your composition, lighting, and editing. If you can get those three elements right, almost any shader can look palatable. Enjoy, and happy screenshotting!
Minecraft's oldest build server allows you to explore the path of the Fellowship of the Ring. Experience Middle-Earth the MCME way. Visit us today!
- Getting Started -
Minecraft Server IP: build.mcmiddleearth.com
Discord: discord.com/invite/mcmiddleearth
Website: mcmiddleearth.com
Find us on social media!
Twitter/X: twitter.com/MCMiddleEarth
Instagram: instagram.com/mcmiddleearth
Planet Minecraft: planetminecraft.com/server/minecaft-middle-earth
Official Server List: findmcserver.com/server/middleearth
- Video Credits -
Clips, editing, voiceover, acting, thumbnail, screenshots, about four seconds of music, and writing done by GingerlyGinger1.
Video concept by TotiGonzales. I'm sure he's regretting bringing me back.
Shout-out to Bob, my fictional green screen operator!
- Shaders -
Bliss Shaders with modified settings were primarily used for screenshots shown in the video.
DrDesten's Minecraft Shaders were primarily used for background images of server locations.
- Music -
Hau'oli City Cover by Dr. Pez - VGM: youtube.com/watch?v=456B1HDr32U
- Other -
Clouds clip art by rawpixel.com on Freepik:
freepik.com/free-vector/clouds-illustration_2904322.htm#page=2&query=cloud%20clipart&position=1&from_view=keyword&track=ais&uuid=e14744c2-f647-4088-aa91-e92d375eee6c
Trees and dentures clip art by brgfx on Freepik:
freepik.com/free-vector/teeth-with-gum-model-white-background_21301976.htm#query=dentures&position=4&from_view=keyword&track=sph&uuid=d742b27a-f3c9-4a18-9f37-75a1a94cd253
freepik.com/free-vector/trees-park_6997496.htm#query=tree%20clip%20art&position=8&from_view=keyword&track=ais&uuid=6400555c-65ba-4bec-8403-badd1e4f21da
