Quick Start

Quick Start — First result in 3 minutes

Follow these steps to see cloud shadows in action. No scripting required.

Step 1 — Import the package

Open Window > Package Manager, find Cloud Shadows FX in My Assets and click Import. If you downloaded the .unitypackage manually, double-click it and import all files.

Step 2 — Add Cloud Shadows to the scene

From the top menu, choose GameObject > Effects > Cloud Shadows. This creates a new GameObject with the CloudShadows component already configured.

Alternatively, right-click in the Hierarchy and select Effects > Cloud Shadows.

Step 3 — Assign the Sun

In the Inspector, drag your scene's main Directional Light into the Sun field. The light's rotation determines shadow direction and day/night behavior.

Step 4 — Create a profile

Click Create New Profile in the Inspector. This generates a CloudShadowsProfile ScriptableObject that stores all appearance settings. You can share profiles between scenes.

Step 5 — Play and adjust

Enter Play mode. You should see cloud shadows moving across your scene. Tweak Coverage, Scale and Wind Speed to taste.

URP note

If you are using URP, make sure the Depth Texture option is enabled in your URP Renderer Asset. The Cloud Shadows inspector shows a warning if this setting is missing.