# Shadow issue 4.12.5

**URL:** <https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/shadow-issue-4-12-5/365751>\
**Category:** Rendering\
**Tags:** Shadows, shadows-problem, unreal-engine, Rendering, question\
**Created:** [August 1, 2016, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/shadow-issue-4-12-5/365751 "2016-08-01T06:28:28Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![anonymous\_user\_dd118288](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@anonymous\_user\_dd118288](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_dd118288)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2016, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/shadow-issue-4-12-5/365751/1 "2016-08-01T06:28:28Z")

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Hello i created architectural exterior scene using 4.12.5 when camera is close to object static mesh shadow appears and it is fine but when camera goes back from object not close all shadows dissapear even on foliage ground.It is frustating i tried lod and changed lightmass settings but same.Could someone help me thank you very much

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**Author:** ![anonymous\_user\_2ed5b4c7](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@anonymous\_user\_2ed5b4c7](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_2ed5b4c7)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2016, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/shadow-issue-4-12-5/365751/2 "2016-08-01T12:24:01Z")

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HI!

I think you need to configure the settings for the cascade shadow maps for directional lights.

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