CinematicZoom Original
by KubePixel
CinematicZoom Original gives players a client-side digital camera effect with a smooth zoom, black bars and a hidden HUD, bound to one configurable key.
What it does
Pressing the activation key starts a zoom that moves to a preset level chosen for first-person or third-person view. After that the mouse scroll wheel fine-tunes the zoom, and black bars slide in across the top and bottom of the screen for a widescreen frame. Hotbar, crosshair, health, food, experience, mount bars and chat are hidden while the effect is active, leaving only the scene.
Every part of the effect is set in cinematicc-client.toml, written to the config folder on first launch. Animation speed in milliseconds, the default zoom for each perspective and the other values can be changed there. Cloth Config API is required, and the mod is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge in 15 release versions, 1.20.1 – 26.1.2. It is released under All rights reserved, so the code is not open source.
Key features
Smooth cinematic zoom
Activating the key moves the view to a preset zoom level that depends on the current camera perspective.
Scroll-wheel zoom adjustment
Once the zoom is active, the mouse wheel changes the level in small steps, for tracking a subject or framing a shot.
Letterbox black bars
Black bars rise from the top and bottom edges with a linear animation, giving a wide aspect ratio.
Hidden HUD elements
The hotbar, crosshair, status bars, mount bars, item name and chat panel are hidden for an uncluttered frame.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.20.x1 of 1 version with builds
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
Gameplay footage
Content creators can record scenes with a steady framing and no interface overlays.
Filmed scenes
Filmmakers working in Minecraft can set camera distance and frame the shot without the HUD in view.
Who it’s for: Content creators, filmmakers and players who want a more immersive view of the world while recording or watching their own scenes.
How it compares
QuickZoom is a NeoForge-only, client-side mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11, released under the MIT License and open source. CharlieZoom covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.11, is also client-side only and is under the MIT License, but it is not open source. Better Zoom targets Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 and is open source under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CinematicZoom Original | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-22 |
| QuickZoom | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-31 |
| CharlieZoom | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-08-09 |
| Better Zoom | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-09-29 |
Questions
Does CinematicZoom Original need Cloth Config API?
Does a server need CinematicZoom Original installed?
Where are the settings stored?
Which versions have files?
In the catalog
CinematicZoom Original is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Smooth Cinematic Zoom: Activate a zoom effect that gracefully transitions to a predetermined level based on your camera perspective (first-person or third-person). Experience the world through a focused lens, just like a digital camera. Adjustable Digital Camera Zoom (Mouse Scroll): Once activated, precisely…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/cinematiczoom-original
- Owner
- KubePixel
- Published
- 2026-04-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15