Sims 4 ReShade: Installing v4.9.1 + Dove 2.0 Preset!

Hi hi! I'm back with another Reshade video, this time updating to the latest version and showing you all how to install my new re-release of the Dove preset! Also for this tutorial, I've gone in-game to show you guys how to fix the errors, as well as demonstrate how the preset should look and how to use some functions of the Reshade menu.

***this new version is still very similar to the old version with a few small quality of life changes + new optional shaders***
i mostly created this new version so i could have upgraded installation information for tumblr lol

shoutout to the activate windows reminder in the corner :p

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Here are some timestamps for you to use to more easily navigate the video!

0:00 Introductory Ramble
2:53 Installing Reshade 4.9.1 + Dove
* 8:21 - Initial Reshade Settings
* 9:47 - Where to Put the Preset
* 10:39 - Fixing Effect Search Path
11:22 Going In-game
* 11:41 - Reshade Menu
* 13:49 - Reshade Menu Home Screen
* 14:28 - Ugly Black Shadow Fix
* 15:59 - In-game Settings + Glowing/Transparent UI
17:09 MXAO In depth
* 17:21 - MXAO Shadow Strength Varies + How to Increase/Decrease Strength
* 18:36 - MXAO Preprocessor Definitions (different looking shadows)
* 21:21 - Blocky Shadows on Sims Faces
* 22:50 - MXAO is the devil :)
23:06 Depth of Field... In Depth (the blurry stuff)
* 24:20 - Ring DoF vs. GP DoF
25:25 What's New in Dove 2.0?
* 26:10 - Ambient Light
* 26:40 - Colorfulness
* 27:11 - Clarity
* 27:46 - Film Grain
* 28:13 - they're all optional!
28:34 The End!
29:59 bonus funny story

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[kspice]

I forgot to mention that the DepthHaze shader can also cause blurry menus, particularly when the game first launches! If this is an issue for you, you can also disable that shader in the menu!! <3

[marianah.]

this video has answered my prayers tbh I've been struggling to get dove to look like it does in the speed build videos and now it is done and honestly you are AMAZING

[Somesaymisery]

finally! had no idea that the mxao setting was the reason all the presets i downloaded looked nothing like they were supposed to! you’re a lifesaver and i can’t wait to download and use this preset 💜

[moonsreflectiontarot]

This preset is my new main preset and I love it! Thank you for this amazing video which was a huge help. It let me understand ReShade settings in the game much better.

[geonah]

dove 2.0 is GORGEOUS and not at all bad for gameplay - it's my default present and I have like 5 other ones. and also your gia reshade preset is ugh *chef's kiss* for super romantic and tender screenshots. thank you for all your gorgeous content!

[magaliauti]

Omg I know this video is 1 year ago now, but it helped me a lot with my MXAO problem after switching from gshade to reshade! Thank you so so much. And your preset is absolutely gorgeous !

[idealirreal]

The best reshade I've seen so far. Colorful but not saturated. Bright but keeping the blacks... Best of all, no incompatibilities because it's for current reshade and has instructions.

[mauve]

Hey thank you very much the majority of my sims are poc and dove has given them justice with just enough reshape to be dark as I want

[gamingwithjas]

Glad I watched your video! I’ve been struggling trying to get my Reshade back up and working. This helped me so much. 😭❤️ Your Reshade is beautiful btw!

[katet]

Thank you, ive been having issues with MXAO being dark. It's so simple to fix and all thanks to your explaination.

[AzuraBlackHeart]

Thank you so much for this. I installed it flawlessly and my game looks so cute now. It's a shame about the menus being so washed out, but the game Itself looks so pretty :)

[stephplays_]

The most beautiful reshade i have ever used! Thankyou so so much for sharing!

[sharellenicolee]

THANK YOUUUU SO MUCH!! shared your video with friends also subscribed. you’re the only one who went in depth thanks❤️

[lexysophiesugar]

omg thank you so much for this i was so confused w reshade but this was so clear and helpful!!

[FriedaSo]

Thank you thank you THANK YOU! You changed my life and game MASSIVELY! I immediately fell in love and was so excited to see it in game. It works great and for some reason my game runs waaaay smoother (although I have an awful lot of CC tbh...) So thank you again <3

[Vaxria]

I love this so much! My game seems so much better and my gameplay runs smooth with the shader on!

[ayaneagano]

This was SOOO HELPFUL, thank you!!! My game looks amazing now!

[benjiiloves]

I freaking love u thank u so much the dark shadow was really ticking me off GUYS IF THE SHADOW IS STILL THERE TURN ON EDGE SMOOTHING OR TURN IT ON that helps as well depending on the reshade!! Like I was crying cause I downloaded Gshade as well and I was still confused

[Storytellerwhims]

I absolutely love this reshade it’s my go to reshade!!😍

[amity.mp]

Thank you!!! I was editing a lot and kept having all of these weird lines on my screen and parts of the menus were oddly transparent, but adjusting the MXAO like you said to fixed it!