DreamCam

A camera system plugin that allows players to create and view fixed camera positions throughout your Minecraft world. Create cameras at any location, organize them by regions, and switch between them seamlessly.

Features

• Create cameras at any location with saved position and direction
• Organize cameras by regions for better management
• Interactive GUI menu to browse and select cameras
• Navigate between cameras using left/right click
• Automatic night vision while viewing (configurable)
• Position freeze - look around but cannot move
• Automatic spectator mode for optimal viewing
• Fully customizable messages and settings
• Persistent storage - cameras save automatically

Commands

Command	Description	Permission
/camera create <name> <region>	Create a new camera at your location	dreamcam.admin.create
/camera delete <name|region>	Delete a camera or all cameras in a region	dreamcam.admin.delete
/camera menu <region>	Open the camera menu for a region	dreamcam.use
/camera reload	Reload the plugin configuration	dreamcam.admin.reload
/camera save	Save all cameras to config	dreamcam.admin.save
/camera load	Load cameras from config	dreamcam.admin.reload

Permissions

Permission	Description	Default
dreamcam.*	Grants all DreamCam permissions	op
dreamcam.use	Allows using cameras and opening camera menus	true
dreamcam.admin	Grants all admin permissions	op
dreamcam.admin.create	Allows creating new cameras	op
dreamcam.admin.delete	Allows deleting cameras	op
dreamcam.admin.reload	Allows reloading the configuration	op
dreamcam.admin.save	Allows saving cameras to config	op

Usage

Create

Stand at your desired camera position and look in the direction you want the camera to face. Run /camera create <camera-name> <region-name> to create the camera. The camera will save your exact position and viewing direction.

View

Run /camera menu <region-name> to open the camera selection menu. Click any camera to start viewing. While viewing, right-click to switch to the next camera, left-click for the previous camera, and press shift to exit camera mode.

Manage

Delete individual cameras with /camera delete <camera-name> or remove all cameras in a region with /camera delete <region-name>. Use /camera reload to reload configuration changes.

Configuration

The plugin is fully configurable through config.yml:

camera:
  gamemode: SPECTATOR              # Game mode while viewing
  night-vision:
    enabled: true                  # Enable night vision effect
    duration: 72000                # Duration in ticks
    amplifier: 0                   # Effect level
  freeze-position: true            # Prevent movement while viewing
  menu:
    material: BLUE_CONCRETE        # Menu icon material

All messages can be customized in messages.yml with color code support.

Details

• API Version: 1.21
• Compatible with: Spigot, Paper, and forks
• Java Version: 8+
• Dependencies: None
• Performance: Lightweight with minimal impact

Use Cases

• Security - Monitor important areas from fixed viewpoints
• Events - Capture different angles during server events
• Showcases - Display builds from perfect camera angles
• Mini-games - Spectate games from strategic camera positions
• Themeparks - Let players see guests in the queue or on the attraction

Installation

1. Download DreamCam from Modrinth
2. Place the JAR file in your server's plugins folder
3. Restart your server
4. Configure permissions as needed
5. Start creating cameras

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.