CineFOV
by _ghost_mjjn_
CineFOV, a Fabric client mod, changes the camera's field of view in response to player movement, jumping, falling and head rotation.
What it does
The field of view shifts with the way the player moves: running, jumping, falling and turning the head each push the camera in a different direction. Smooth zooming is controlled with the scroll wheel, and the mouse sensitivity can be adjusted while zoomed. The aim is a more cinematic camera, which suits recording and screenshots as much as regular play.
Every motion effect can be tuned in the settings. Damping sets how quickly the camera settles after a change, so the view can be made sharp or soft. The interface and settings are translated into 27 languages.
The mod requires Mod Menu to open its settings screen. It is published for Fabric only, in a single build for 1.21.7, and runs on the client alone, so servers and other players do not need it. CineFOV is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Dynamic field of view
The field of view adjusts to player movement, including vertical motion from jumping and falling and changes made by head rotation.
Smooth zoom
Zooming is smoothed with transitions, and the scroll wheel controls how far the view zooms in or out.
Adjustable damping
A damping setting controls how quickly camera changes settle, letting the view feel sharp or soft.
Zoomed mouse sensitivity
Mouse sensitivity can be adjusted separately while zoomed, so aiming stays controllable at a narrow field of view.
Translated interface
The settings screen and labels are available in 27 languages.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Recording and screenshots
Motion-based camera effects give footage a more cinematic feel without changing the world itself.
Immersive play
Players who want the camera to react to movement and head turns can keep the effects on during normal play.
Who it’s for: Players who record gameplay or take screenshots, and players who want the camera to react to movement during everyday play. The mod is a client-side addition, so it needs no setup on a server.
How it compares
Smooth Zooming is Fabric-only, client-side and released under All rights reserved, covering 1.21.4 – 1.21.11, and is not open source. ZoomHehe is also Fabric and client-side under the MIT License, but it covers 1.21.11 – 26.3 and is not open source. CinemaZoom is open source under the MIT License and is published for 1.21.1 only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CineFOV | Fabric | 1.21.7 | Client-side only | 2025-08-04 |
| Smooth Zooming | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-13 |
| ZoomHehe | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-30 |
| CinemaZoom | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-07-22 |
Questions
Does CineFOV need Mod Menu?
Does CineFOV have to be installed on a server?
Which game version does CineFOV support?
Can the camera effects be turned down?
In the catalog
CineFOV is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 13,697 mods support Minecraft 1.21.7.
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What the author says
CineFOV is a client-side mod for Minecraft that enhances the camera's field of view (FOV) with smooth transitions, dynamic zoom, and cinematic motion effects. Perfect for immersive gameplay, aesthetic builds, or content creation.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/cinefov
- Owner
- _ghost_mjjn_
- Published
- 2025-08-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-08-04
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15