NOIR
ModrinthA cinematic black and white shader.
1.1 · MC 26.3 · Iris, Optifine
Files
1.1
releaseNOIR 1.1
26.326.3-rc-326.3-rc-226.3-rc-1+565irisoptifine2026-09-12 · 2.6K downloads
NOIR 1.1.zip · 17 KB
0.6
releaseNOIR 0.6
26.226.2-rc-226.2-rc-126.2-pre-6+85irisoptifine2026-03-07 · 5.4K downloads
NOIR 0.6.zip · 17 KB
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About
NOIR Cinematic
NOIR is a lightweight shader designed to give Minecraft a darker, cinematic atmosphere inspired by classic noir visuals. The shader focuses on contrast, mood, and subtle lighting rather than heavy visual effects, keeping the game recognizable while giving it a dramatic look.
Deep godrays, controlled highlights, and muted tones create a world that feels more atmospheric and immersive without sacrificing performance or the vanilla aesthetic.
NOIR is built for players who want a moody visual style without overcomplicated shaders or excessive post-processing.
Features
- High-contrast cinematic lighting
- Darker nights and stronger atmosphere
- Subtle water shading
- Clean color grading
- Lightweight rendering
- Vanilla-friendly visuals
- Balanced performance
Design Philosophy
Many shaders aim for realism. NOIR aims for style.
The goal is to keep Minecraft simple while giving it a dramatic visual identity — darker environments, stronger shadows, and a film-like atmosphere.
Performance
NOIR is designed to stay relatively lightweight compared to large cinematic shaderpacks. It avoids heavy effects and focuses on efficient lighting and shading.
Performance may vary depending on hardware and render settings.