Beginner's Guide to Reshade: Cyberpunk 2077

[@leoxiao3142]

Amazing tutorial! Reshade can seem really overwhelming with all the possible tools when you first use it and this really helps getting people familiar with it.

[@shadria_]

Thanks leo!! You were a big push for me actually gettin this out xx I appreciate the comment !! :))

[@Rryce_]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Love your cyberpunk vids, my photography skills are improving so much thanks to you (:

[@shadria_]

Thank you so very much my friend!! Happy to help:))

[@Rryce_]

Of course! Before I give reshade a try, what “external capture source” do you use or recommend to use?

[@shadria_]

@@Rryce_ I use geforce experience! Steam screenshot works too, just anything that isnt the photomode "capture" button will work!

[@Rryce_]

@@shadria_ Thank you so much! I had it confused with having to have a capture method running the whole time, now I see it’s just to take the final picture. Keep up the great work (:

[@shadria_]

@@Rryce_ no worries Rryce :) I appreciate your kind words c:

[@neilburton1867]

Great tutorial, just what I've been waiting for. Thank you!😊

[@shadria_]

Thank you Neil!! So great to hear :)

[@neilburton1867]

you're welcome, your photos always look so crisp

[@LunarCue]

Dude this was an amazing tutorial! So well explained and easy to follow! This really helped me to understand where I was going wrong with my photos! Thank you! Liked and subbed 🤘

[@shadria_]

@@LunarCue wow!! Compliments like these fill me with so much happiness. I'm glad you enjoyed and thank you :)!!

[@Neverfadeaway_vp]

Ughhhh thank you !!! This is what I needed !! I'll be watching ALL your videos!! 😅

[@shadria_]

Sweeet!! Thank you :) I'm glad I could help. I have quite a variety of content, but I hope ya stick around!

[@Neverfadeaway_vp]

@@shadria_ most definitely. I can't wait to get home and try this now! I have a question though. How do I get the otis_inf overlay to show while recording in game? I tried doing a tutorial and realized it didn't even show up. Is there something I need to do prior?

[@shadria_]

@@Neverfadeaway_vp like when you're taking the final screenshot? I'm that case, you cant use the spacebar, you have to use some external screenshot software, like steam or nvidia

[@SoMiSongbird]

That INTROOOO was AMAZING!

[@shadria_]

Thank you soo much!!!!

[@romans_1202]

So awesome - great tutorial, thanks for this!

[@shadria_]

Thank you so much!! No worries :))

[@Valvv207]

Helpful and detailed guide thank you!

[@shadria_]

No worries, thank you for watching!!

[@kingofetiquette1652]

Another great video. Thank you Shadria

[@shadria_]

You're welcome king! And thank you so much!!

[@DJMarcu79]

Excellent video!

[@curryvictim1697]

This tutorial is so needed, thank you. The unrecord and photorealist guys do a terrible job explaining the basics.

[@shadria_]

Yupp. Thank you so much my friend. They do a pretty bad job and that's why I made it lmao. Thanks for stopping by!

[@KShauryaDwivedi]

How did you capture the video of your V at 1:20?

[@shadria_]

@@KShauryaDwivedi I used a tool call Otis_inf igcs. I have a video on my channel about it. But I basically used a 3rd party camera with slow interpolation + an animated photo mode facial expression mod. Used a game controller to get the slow pan and rotation

[@KShauryaDwivedi]

@@shadria_ thanks!

[@neilburton1867]

How are you keeping the shot outside of photomode as I notice your keep toggling it on/off?

[@shadria_]

Hmm. Maybe you're referring to me disabling the photomode HUD? Reshade also works outside of photo mode. I'm a bit unsure of the question but I wanna help!

[@neilburton1867]

Yes, the disabling the HUD. @@shadria_

[@shadria_]

@@neilburton1867 just tap tab !

[@ThiagoJaqueta]

I recommend using the Addon version of Reshade for Cyberpunk, as it allows you to use plugins like the amazing IGCS Connector/Depth of Field by Otis_Inf. This DOF effect works differently than Screen-space DOF Shaders by using multisampling/accumulation, like Real Long Exposure, resulting in a "physically accurate"/artifact free DOF effect, that even works with transparent elements like Glass or particle effects like rain! I highly recommend checking it out if you get the chance.

[@shadria_]

Thank you, I'll check it out! I have always been annoyed by the transparent element issue so this might be the move. I appreciate it!

[@Dioslux]

whats that? how do you download/use it?

[@OlaMyki]

@@Dioslux Download the Addon version off Reshade (on the same download page) Then follow each step showed in the video (selecting DR 12 and the packs shown in the video) Then the next page is a addon page where you can add the Mentioned IGCS.

[@dizzyteaa]

I found out the hard way after a good 20 minutes of setting up a shot that reshade isn't captured by the in-game screenshot button lol, and this kinda bums me out because otherwise I cant really use path tracing as my rig isn't nearly powerful enough to have it on during the entire process. I mean its possible but my game runs at about 15 fps when I do. I think that if I'm committed enough I could get it done though

[@shadria_]

Yeahh, trust me, i've done that more than a couple times. It's a hard balance between the two. You'll definitely get the best shots with both combined, even if it is a slow crawl. I have used a system that was the same.

[@dizzyteaa]

@@shadria_ Its tough feeling limited by my current hardware. Speaking of which, do you have any advice for making sure the final product comes out high quality? Just in terms of fidelity and stuff. Currently I run the game at 1440p and use the in-game setting to upscale (XESS ultra quality). I've taken a few photos since my last comment and, while the process is slow, its doable. However I just feel like the actual photos end up feeling a little blurry. I'd really like to if anything take high quality screenshots. I have an AMD gpu btw

[@shadria_]

@@dizzyteaa Have you seen my cyberpunk photo mode tutorial? I go over my process there, I started using quint_dof instead of cinematic_dof since this video btw. Basically, I use the highest res graphics, disable in game DOF, use reshade DOF, hotsample up to 4k, expose the frame for about 30 seconds with reallongexposure, and then take the screenshot. I hotsample to 4k with Otis_inf IGCS, which i also have a tutorial on. Lighting is super important btw just as a technical tip. The bloom from poorly positioned light can really reduce fidelity in my experience. I hope this is of any help!

[@niktodt1]

Great tutorial, although I learned most of it on my own. If there are things where I struggle the most, it's probably the lighting mods, like CharLi or lights spawned by AMM, or the paid Reshade (that I forgot the name of....). For example, I can get the key and fill lights in he scene just fine with CharLi, but the rim light is still a mystery to me and I can't achieve the effect I'm looking for, without spilling the light everywhere. A tutorial on where to place and how to set the intensity, size and type of lights to achieve basic 3-point lighting would be awesome!

[@shadria_]

I'll have to look into CharLi and the paid one. I do have a tutorial for the AMM one in my full photo tutorial though. I'll likely keep doing these, but they take alot of time. Keep an eye out! Thanks btw!

[@vbtheremin9650]

doesn't work in photo mode, why? what did I miss?🤔

[@shadria_]

You must use an external capture software to achieve the effects. 1. Make sure the tool is selected. 2. Make sure it's not toggled off. 3. When you to to capture, do not use the spacebar. Use any other screenshot software! In game photo mode will not capture it

[@vbtheremin9650]

thank you!

[@shadria_]

@@vbtheremin9650 of course!

[@triplehelix3207]

@@shadria_ does steam screenshot work just fine?

[@shadria_]

@@triplehelix3207 yes just tested looks like it worked fine!

[@BulletNG]

So what do you use to actually take the screenshots!?

[@gucciflipflopbleep]

he uses otis tools IGCS something

[@mazzy622]

wait how do you do that

[@Volkan_Esmer]

First of all, Nice Video ! Can I use the latest reshade or should I use ReShade 5.9.2 because of crashes?

[@shadria_]

@@Volkan_Esmer definitely use the latest if possible. But use whatever works for you. I havent had any crashes with it. And thank you!!

[@Volkan_Esmer]

@@shadria_ Thanks for the quick answer, a nexus site that makes rashades for the game said uses the reshade ReShade 5.9.2 to prevent crashes, there is now a new version version 6.3.1 his comment made me a bit suspicious, that's why I asked because I thought there were some reshade versions maybe not compatible with cyberpunk thank you my friend! Final questions regarding reshade options: There are 3 options to choose from when it comes to add-ons: 1. Similar apsect ratio and multiples of resulation (For DLSS or reslotiun scaling) should I use this with DLSS because I play it with DLSS + FG? 2.copy depth before clear operations enable? 3. Enable Copy Depth buffer during frame to prevent artifacts? You definitely have a SUBSCRIPTION from me and a THUMBS UP!

[@shadria_]

@@Volkan_Esmer Heyo, thanks for the sub! Unfortunately I only really know the basics of reshade setup myself. I am really not gonna be saying anything other than BS if I try to answer any of these questions. My apologies!

[@Reminar]

Everytime I take a photo in photomode the cinematicdof wont show up on the photo. I can see it on my screen. But not in the photo. Do you know why?

[@shadria_]

Yes, likely because you're hitting your spacebar and taking the photo "in-engine" rather than with an external display capture software. You'll need to use steam screenshot, or some other software. The cyberpunk engine cant capture it.

[@xmetal280]

@@shadria_ Ah, this was a critical bit I missed. Wondered why I would setup a shot and it looked great on screen and then nothing was happening in my actual "spacebar" in game capture. Time to find a good free screen capper...

[@jayderby4228]

Amazing tutorial, I do have one problem though whenever I enable any effect in reshade it seem like the bloom effect in my game gets put on overdrive any idea how to fix this

[@shadria_]

Potentially messing with focal length and aperture could resolve this, otherwise, make sure you only the fx that you want enabled. One thought is that maybe vanilla depth of field is still on? Make sure that's off. Another thing could potentially be reshade and DLSS/FidenlityFX not meshing well. Not sure. Report back if you find a solution ! And thank you :))

[@jayderby4228]

@@shadria_ The bloom was being caused by the focal length and aperture but I couldnt figure out what Is causing all of the colours to pop so much as soon as I turn on any setting in reshade even when I put it down to just the DoF as long as that was turned on the colours would pop to much to get a nice image

[@shadria_]

@@jayderby4228 glad u got the bloom sorted!! Its still got its issues here and there for sure.

[@radiation34]

great vid

[@shadria_]

@@radiation34 thank you

[@omarkhaldi8611]

Thx for the tutorial as always, also which screen capture software are you using, im using the steam f12 but still the picture will cone out pixelitaed a little bit

[@shadria_]

I use the geforce experience overlay from nvidia. Works really well! And thank you so much!!

[@vadima7636]

Greetings! Amazing tutorial! I have a newbie question. Have you come across mods that allow you to use image overlay (to combine the perspective of a finished real photo and a game screenshot)?

[@shadria_]

Hmm, I haven't used such a tool myself. I'm aware that there are some tools within reshade that allow you to mask out your character with a green screen or what have you... but i'm not entirely sure I'll be honest!!

[@vadima7636]

@@shadria_ Thank you very much for your answer! In the case of cosplayers, Vi or Edgerunners will try different options.

[@Lt.Bustanut]

Do you press space bar right before the timer runs out? or do you use windows to make the screenshot? sorry newbie question! lol

[@shadria_]

@@Lt.Bustanut you cant capture reshade with the in game screenshot (spacebar), you have to use some external screen cap software. I use nvidia geforce personally. The frame is locked after the exposure timer runs out so that you can take the final shot. It meshes all frames over the course of the set period to make the shot crispier. And no worries, that's why I'm here !

[@Lt.Bustanut]

@@shadria_ Wow thank you for the quick reply!!! i'm currently with an radeon but i'm switching soon to nvidia! do you have a recommendation for an external software? And i'm gonna watch all your videos that's for sure! lol ;)

[@shadria_]

@@Lt.Bustanut you can use steam screenshot key I think, otherwise something like OBS can capture frames. Radeon has it's own version of nvidia geforce too. And thank you again! Let me know what you think of them :)

[@Jubair_Hossain_Jesan]

How do i get back to the normal presets before using re-shade? Do i need to delete re-shade?

[@shadria_]

may just need to reinstall it with the launcher

[@711Hancer]

Did you use any LUT or visual mods besides reshade for the visuals in this video?

[@shadria_]

Nope! Just some skim texture mods and pathtracing did the trick!

[@711Hancer]

@@shadria_ Great. Your video inspired me and I am currently messing around with reshade and the results are amazing. What skin mods? Can you give me some links from nexus?

[@shadria_]

@@711Hancer that's so lovely to hear!! I have full mod list in the description of my cyberpunk photo mode tutorial if you would like to check out my mods

[@711Hancer]

@@shadria_ Thank you. For artificial lights please try CharLi - Character Lighting Suite for Photomode. Its better than AMM.

[@shadria_]

@@711Hancer no worries! And yes, I've heard of this and I just havent put time into trying it out. I will though, I have heard great things :)

[@sabianlippard2762]

2.12 game crashes almost as soon as I open it as well. But only when I open reshade. I do have other fx mods tho.

[@shadria_]

Could be an issue with reshade compatibility with the recent patch. I personally haven't had an issue. Did a full mod wipe and reload yesterday to get it all workin again though. Sorry you're having issues though, I'm really not sure what's goin on

[@scope-me2604]

Same it loads then bang

[@TORelik]

I use a laptop so where is the home button?

[@shadria_]

@@TORelik I mention it in the video but its Fn + K

[@TORelik]

@@shadria_ Ah , thank you did not hear that.

[@ziadmalik6408]

I cant get past the Direct X 12 part. It says i have dxgi.dll or smth and that it cant be a game requirement.

[@shadria_]

Thats very strange. I know for a fact Cyberpunk is DX12, so I'm not really sure why theres an error. Maybe try running the installation as admin or something. I'm not sure, but its worth a shot.

[@thowvs358]

I don't understand, to have all these effects on the photo you have to take the screenshot with Reshade Software? I tried and the quality of my photo is bad compared to the cyberpunk photo mode.. The tutorial is clear and we learn a lot of things, just struggling on this part

[@shadria_]

Hey! So the "screenshot software" isnt within reshade. You have to use something like geforce experience or some other external screenshot software. I believe the steam screenshot tool works as well. Maybe there are some quality settings that need to be changed? I'm not sure. Let me know!

[@thowvs358]

@@shadria_ ohh yes that’s much better I did it with Xbox Capture thank you very much Shadria!!

[@shadria_]

@@thowvs358 wonderful!! I'm so happy to hear friend

[@ThiagoJaqueta]

@@shadria_ You can also configure a hotkey in Reshade to take uncompressed screenshots, it even allows you to save a copy with the effects disabled as well. :D

[@shadria_]

@@ThiagoJaqueta oh this is great to know!! Thank you!

[@freyjagunkel2079]

After I finished downloading the effects at the beginning, no tutorial pops up and I don't know what I am doing wrong 😭

[@shadria_]

Have you properly selected your Cyberpunk.exe install at the beginning? Also made sure that you've selected directx11/12? I'm not sure what could be happening. You can also try running as administrator (not sure if that'll do anything). I hope it ends up working. Keep at it!!

[@zerotonine807]

you have the data for your character available so i could model it on my Series X?

[@shadria_]

Heya! I've kinda "trademarked" my character. It's just personal preference since I do make alot of photos and dont want to have any clones. Feel free to try and mimic her though!

[@michalsavatar7]

For some reason, when I have "use auto focus" selected, nothing happens. I drag and adjust all the various setting, and no focus change occurs. It's only when I toggle "use auto focus" off, changes start to happen when I change the settings. Did I miss something? Can anyone suggest how I can get it working with "use auto focus" toggled on? Thanks

[@shadria_]

@@michalsavatar7 with autofocus enabled, the only settings you can really change are the focal length and the aperture, as well as focal point. If it's off, you have full freedom. Sounds like those things are working correctly. Where is your focal point centered? Make sure you're not using mouse driven focus point. Otherwise, I've had cinematic dof be buggy with the lighting system. Been using a tool called "quint_dof" by cobrafx instead. Works way better.

[@Live-dy8gr]

A very good video, but i have an issue and i hope someone can help me, when the game starts, it says to press home, but in my keyboard i don´t have home, i tried pressing fn + k, but

[@shadria_]

Hey! So it is generally "Fn+K" for most keyboards. Some other keyboards have "Fn+J" set up for the "home" button as well. Your specific keyboard may have a manual online for these combos, so maybe check that out. Hope this helps!

[@BigPlanka]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@shadria_]

:))

[@TheByteBrawler]

The screen become all blurry when i use the hacking thing with dof

[@shadria_]

Hmm, not sure how to remedy that. I haven't really used the DoF tool for gameplay. Mostly just artsy stuff. Maybe try another DoF tool like QUINTDOF or somethin?

[@SKeWDReW]

Hey I saw your message on my last comment which something went wrong with. For both Cinematic DOF and Quint I both cannot get anything working. I have never even gotten to the point where I can see anything out of focus. I even tried the plugin-version of ReShade 6.1 without any luck :( Any ideas? I'm at a loss.

[@SKeWDReW]

Do I have to have Depth of Field in the Photo mode on or off? I've finally gotten the blue plane showing up in my game. Problem is, everything is blue. Autofocus and any focus related settings do nothing. EDIT: Man I give up. I've spent a total of 12 hours trying to get it working. Closest I get is randomly exiting photomode to see my entire screen blurred out. But now it won't even unblur with the ReShade effects off. Just can't have anything go my way with this game it seems.

[@scorpiotiq]

@@SKeWDReWsame… Did you find a solution?

[@SKeWDReW]

@@scorpiotiq no :(

[@scorpiotiq]

@@SKeWDReW we’re doomed 😪

[@SKeWDReW]

@@scorpiotiq 3070 by chance? Just trying to find a reason to pin the blame on lmao

[@ScaredyZ4Walls]

My 2.12 save crashes as soon as I load RS

[@shadria_]

Hmm. Do you have other mods installed that conflict with it? Try verifying your game files in steam and reinstall reshade? I'm not sure.

[@mazzy622]

how do you press home i’m on a 60% keyboard

[@shadria_]

Fn + k!

[@Machinea2002]

Neither of these functions work for me help pls

[@Machinea2002]

@@shadria_pls

[@Machinea2002]

Found out the function is Fn + J also :)

[@forevaTrill]

pc or consol? or both?

[@shadria_]

This is only available on PC.

[@luke7542]

man wish you showed other shades. Not DOF specifically

[@shadria_]

I would've liked to. It's just way too much stuff to cover tbh. This is a beginner's tutorial after all

[@christophermcadam]

as i start the game i take my time to build on my skills those who coming back from dead say it my play ground when jackie with misty i leave them to it to time start my gig with jackie power up my skill can money building too their my tip for starting the game