PosterizationShader
PosterizationShader is a lightweight shader pack for Minecraft that applies an artistic posterization effect to the game's visuals. The shader reduces the number of colors to create a stylized "poster" look with visible color bands.
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PosterizationShader - Artistic Posterization Shader
Transform your Minecraft into a stylized poster with this lightweight shader pack!
What is posterization? Posterization is an artistic effect that reduces the number of colors in an image to discrete levels, creating a unique visual style with clearly defined color bands instead of smooth gradients.
Features:
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Customizable posterization effect (4-32 levels)
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Maximum performance - virtually no impact on FPS
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Full compatibility with Optifine and Iris Shaders
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Supports Minecraft 1.16+
Configuration: Change the POSTERIZATION_LEVELS parameter in the shaders.properties file:
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4 - Extreme posterization (very few colors)
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8 - Medium posterization (default, recommended)
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16 - Light posterization
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32 - Barely noticeable posterization
Installation:
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Install Optifine or Iris + Sodium
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Place PosterizationShader.zip in your .minecraft/shaderpacks/ folder
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Activate the shader in video settings
Technical Details: The shader works by quantizing the RGB channels of each pixel at the final rendering stage, which allows for high performance while creating a unique visual effect. Perfect for:
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Screenshots and artistic content
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Players who want a unique visual experience
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Low-end PCs (shader is very lightweight)
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