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MC VHS
Modrinth Shader

MC VHS

A relatively simple shader for minecraft, made to emulate the look of old VHS recordings.

Minecraft product info

Important product information

Compatibility, Minecraft versions, loaders, and external source data.

Type

Shader

Access

Free

Latest version

2

Downloads

499 392

Loaders / Platforms

iris optifine

Minecraft versions

1.19 – 1.21.5

Categories

potato vanilla-like

Description

Detailed information

## ⨠ Notes Despite what the versions may say, all MC VHS versions 2 and above will work on _most_ versions of Iris (and probably Optifine, though I haven't tested). It would be a hassle to constantly update what versions it supports, so I'm just saying it here. Thanks for using my shader! # ⨠ What is MC VHS? MC VHS is a Minecraft shader, duh. Jokes aside, this shader aims to apply a somewhat realistic VHS filter to the game itself, as opposed to a filter applied in post. Compared to other shaders which incorporate VHS effects, this shader aims to be a bit more realistic than just "slap on some chromatic aberration and scanlines", which I will expand upon in "What does MC VHS do?". Whether you use it for an ARG, nostalgia bait or what have you, so long as my work is used for something creative, I'm happy. ## ⨠ What does MC VHS do? Here I'll talk a bit more in-depth about the features and how it works. First off, as stated previously, MC VHS is a slightly more realistic VHS effect for minecraft. Whereas most other effects will use some combination of chromatic aberration, scanlines and distortions, my shader tries to emulate how videos are compressed, the main features being compression in the YIQ colour space, colour & luminance noise, post-sharpening and interlacing. ## ⨠ What next? Sorry it took so long for this, I really was in college, but I have also had Version 2 on my hard drive for quite a while now so there isn't much of an excuse... I won't promise I'll update this to the extent I was doing, I may add some features in the future, or mess around with it a bit, but not as much.

Developer

thejinxedartist

Profile and data retrieved from Modrinth

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Project images

Screenshots and images from the original Modrinth page.

Another night time cherry grove screenshot

Nighttime birch forest

An ancient city, showing off the torch effect

Cherry grove biome at night

Ender dragon ressurection animation

Cherry grove biome at day

Warped forest biome in the nether

Really quite foggy

The deep dark

Change log

Project versions

Published versions and original Modrinth files.

2 Current Alpha 12.05.2025

MC VHS - Version 2

Supported Minecraft versions
1.20 1.20.1 1.20.2 1.20.3 1.20.4 1.20.5 1.20.6 1.21 1.21.1 1.21.2 1.21.3 1.21.4 1.21.5
Loaders / Platforms
iris
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# The next edition is here! with a complete re-write of the original code. It's made to fit in better with the base game, while also now actually working on multiple platforms!
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0.26 MB

0.9 Release 16.08.2024

MC VHS version 0.9 - MAC (not windows)

Supported Minecraft versions
1.19 1.19.1 1.19.2 1.19.3 1.19.4 1.20 1.20.1 1.20.2 1.20.3 1.20.4 1.20.5 1.20.6 1.21 1.21.1
Loaders / Platforms
iris
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ok so this is a bit embarrassing, turns out i forgot to switch one of the versions which made it so that it doesnt actually work on mac, but I've checked it again and swapped the version so now it should hopefully work
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0.28 MB

0.8 Release 15.08.2024

MC VHS version 0.8

Supported Minecraft versions
1.19 1.19.1 1.19.2 1.19.3 1.19.4 1.20 1.20.1 1.20.2 1.20.3 1.20.4 1.20.5 1.20.6 1.21 1.21.1
Loaders / Platforms
iris
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ok so ive lowered the GLSL version down to 410 from 430 so now it should *hopefully* work on mac. im not able to test it though
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0.28 MB

0.7 Release 12.08.2024

MC VHS version 0.7

Supported Minecraft versions
1.19 1.19.1 1.19.2 1.19.3 1.19.4 1.20 1.20.1 1.20.2 1.20.3 1.20.4 1.20.5 1.20.6
Loaders / Platforms
iris
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aight so this isn't really an update, just a really quick fix. basically i was using GLSL version 460 which is like the latest version or something so i switched it to version 430 which means it should still work, just be compatible with older devices. also i switched the fresnel of the water from one that supports total internal reflection to a more simple one because tbh it wasn't really needed. im working on other projects currently so if there are any issues then it would be best to tell me quickly on something like reddit (u/TheJinxedArtist) but i dont check it often so idk... oh yea and there are still issues with optifine versions so im removing that from the tag. it should still work but you might get some errors and bugs.
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0.28 MB

0.6 Release 28.07.2024

MC VHS version 0.6 - THIS ONE FOR WINDOWS

Supported Minecraft versions
1.19 1.19.1 1.19.2 1.19.3 1.19.4 1.20 1.20.1 1.20.2 1.20.3 1.20.4 1.20.5 1.20.6 1.21
Loaders / Platforms
iris optifine
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### - Additions: - Fixed a few issues with the Screen Space Reflections. - Added simple waves to the water. Not a very big update in terms of additions, but the water is more water-y, so I think it's fine. I'll probably be working on shadows for the next update...
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0.28 MB

0.5 Release 28.07.2024

MC VHS version 0.5

Supported Minecraft versions
1.19 1.19.1 1.19.2 1.19.3 1.19.4 1.20 1.20.1 1.20.2 1.20.3 1.20.4 1.20.5 1.20.6 1.21
Loaders / Platforms
iris optifine
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Thanks for 500+ downloads, it really does mean a lot! ### - Additions: - Screen space reflections with PBR support (+total-internal-reflection for semi-accurate underwater reflections). - Support for emissive textures. - Other bugfixes. - The environment becomes more reflective during rain, to simulate puddles (still needs work).
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0.19 MB

0.4 Release 27.07.2024

MC VHS version 0.4

Supported Minecraft versions
1.19 1.19.1 1.19.2 1.19.3 1.19.4 1.20 1.20.1 1.20.2 1.20.3 1.20.4 1.20.5 1.20.6 1.21
Loaders / Platforms
iris optifine
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### - Additions: - Fixed strange colours when looking at light objects, and while using the torch. - Switched to tonemapping before "compressing", to reduce artefacts in bright areas. - Added "Deep Fried" mode as a preset (WARNING, not recommended to use EVER, the visuals may cause headaches).
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0.19 MB

0.3 Release 27.07.2024

MC VHS version 0.3

Supported Minecraft versions
1.19 1.19.1 1.19.2 1.19.3 1.19.4 1.20 1.20.1 1.20.2 1.20.3 1.20.4 1.20.5 1.20.6 1.21
Loaders / Platforms
iris optifine
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### - Added: - Bloom (with hardcoded values for now). - Simple lighting (WIP). - Adjustable fog values. - Ability to change torch colour. - "Extra Zoom" option.
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0.19 MB

0.2 Release 26.07.2024

MC VHS version 0.2

Supported Minecraft versions
1.19 1.19.1 1.19.2 1.19.3 1.19.4 1.20 1.20.1 1.20.2 1.20.3 1.20.4 1.20.5 1.20.6 1.21
Loaders / Platforms
iris optifine
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### - Added: - Ability to increase chromaticity (make everything more vibrant). - Ability to change torch/flashlight colour. - An extra noise overlay option - A "User Suggestions" tab, in which user suggestions will be added. - "Side Jittering" - Ability to switch between presets (Only default, for now).
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0.19 MB

0.1 Release 26.07.2024

MC VHS version 0.1

Supported Minecraft versions
1.19 1.19.1 1.19.2 1.19.3 1.19.4 1.20 1.20.1 1.20.2 1.20.3 1.20.4 1.20.5 1.20.6 1.21
Loaders / Platforms
iris optifine
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### - Added: Tonemapping options: - None - Hyperbolic Tangent - Beer's Law - Reinhard Better naming of variables through en_US.lang Option to have flashlight/torch enabled based on held item brightness.
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0.03 MB

0 Release 25.07.2024

MC VHS version 0

Supported Minecraft versions
1.19 1.19.1 1.19.2 1.19.3 1.19.4 1.20 1.20.1 1.20.2 1.20.3 1.20.4 1.20.5 1.20.6 1.21
Loaders / Platforms
iris optifine
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0.02 MB