CTR VCR
ShaderRetro stylized shader that brings artifacts from CRT and VCR / VHS
Description
The CTR VCR shader brings the nostalgic feel of old CRT monitors and VHS tapes to your Minecraft experience, adding subtle but impactful visual artifacts and distortions. Inspired by the retro charm of analog technology, this shader introduces static noise, light distortions, chromatic aberration, scan-lines, and more to give the game a vintage, glitchy aesthetic. While these effects evoke a sense of retro realism, they are finely tuned to ensure they don't overwhelm the visuals, making the shader perfect for regular gameplay. Enjoy the blend of modern gameplay with a retro-futuristic vibe that keeps the world immersive, stylish, and entirely playable.

Uncut gameplay using the shader (v0.0.1) in Nostalgic Craft v0.1.3o
<iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/N7lkro0FUVw" title="CTR VCR v0.0.1 | [Nostalgic Craft v0.1.3o" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>The shader effects were originally a GLSL shader written for Unity in 2023, but were ported to minecraft shader.
<iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/5ygLrbKUnZw" title="Unity may 2023 shader" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Compatibility
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