Dynamic animated entities for Minecraft's default creatures. Requires OptiFine's Custom Entity Models (CEM) feature. Alternative: Entity Model Features (EMF) and Entity Texture Features (ETF)
Shader packs may not work due to compatibility issues with graphics cards. Safari browsers may not handle ZIP files correctly. Invalid program errors can be identified in log files. Mod conflicts can cause shader problems
Shaders may not show up due to missing OptiFine or incompatible Minecraft version. OptiFine is a safe mod that enables support for other shaders. Shaders must be installed in .minecraft/shaderpacks folder
OptiFine is a popular Minecraft mod improving performance and graphics. It's one of the most downloaded mods ever made
Created in 2011 by sp614x, still under active development. Originally had three editions: ultra, standard, and light. Ultra edition replaced others in 2013. Mojang considered integrating as standard optimization but never implemented
OptiFine mod adds zoom capability to Minecraft: Java Edition. Mod requires Minecraft: Java Edition on PC, Mac, or Linux. Installation involves downloading and running OptiFine .jar file. OptiFine may cause slower performance on slower hardware