# \#Clouds **URL:** https://forums.unrealengine.com/tag/clouds/1000.md [Latest](https://forums.unrealengine.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.unrealengine.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tags.md) --- ## [Different clouds from camera view to still image using MRQ ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/different-clouds-from-camera-view-to-still-image-using-mrq/2717266)
**Author:** [@elcocheraton](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/elcocheraton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/different-clouds-from-camera-view-to-still-image-using-mrq/2717266 "2026-04-22T17:11:57Z")
Hello there, I am experiencing the following situation when I try to render a still image of my model using Movie Render Queue. I’ve added very few elements to my environment settings apart from the VolumetricCloud, Pos… --- ## [Ocean body renders in front of clouds ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ocean-body-renders-in-front-of-clouds/2692692)
**Author:** [@elmar.evers](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/elmar.evers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ocean-body-renders-in-front-of-clouds/2692692 "2026-01-20T12:22:13Z")
Hi, I am currently working on an animation where we take off with an F18 fighter jet from an aircraft carrier. Everything looks fine untill we’re above the clouds. The infinite ocean body seems to render in front of the … --- ## [Clouds turn Black and Atmosphere doesn't change when Sun Height Moves](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/clouds-turn-black-and-atmosphere-doesnt-change-when-sun-height-moves/2471518)
**Author:** [@Maximum.Dino](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Maximum.Dino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 11:36am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/clouds-turn-black-and-atmosphere-doesnt-change-when-sun-height-moves/2471518 "2025-04-24T11:36:44Z")
I’m trying to follow Matt Aspland’s first part of the day/night cycle tutorials, but I’m running into a problem. New projects are now generating with the SM Sky Sphere, however for the tutorial, I need the “Update Sun Di… --- ## [Cell Shaded Clouds. How?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cell-shaded-clouds-how/481505)
**Author:** [@jakebaker865](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/jakebaker865)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cell-shaded-clouds-how/481505 "2023-11-14T08:56:24Z")
Would anyone happen to know a way to have cell shaded volumetric clouds? Basically trying to use the volumetric cloud setup, and then use post process on the volumetrics to cell shade them. --- ## [Render Target mask for volumetric clouds resets when reloading level](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/render-target-mask-for-volumetric-clouds-resets-when-reloading-level/646795)
**Author:** [@How3r](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/How3r)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/render-target-mask-for-volumetric-clouds-resets-when-reloading-level/646795 "2023-02-21T04:12:07Z")
So i had my paint clouds setup how i wanted them but i found out when i reloaded the project the following day the clouds were gone. The RT\_CloudMask\_01 resets back to blank by default for some reason. Meaning every time… --- ## [Is it possible to rotate cloud?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-it-possible-to-rotate-cloud/642496)
**Author:** [@MilionX](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/MilionX)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-it-possible-to-rotate-cloud/642496 "2022-09-06T08:07:32Z")
i am not happy with position of cloud. how can i rotate clouds? i use volumetric clouds. --- ## [Realistic planetary cloud creation.](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/realistic-planetary-cloud-creation/454373)
**Author:** [@UsualSpace](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/UsualSpace)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/realistic-planetary-cloud-creation/454373 "2022-07-24T11:11:25Z")
Say I already have created a planet with terrain and ocean. How would I go about creating 3d or decent looking 2d clouds that can move around a sphere or planet. I would like it to look similar to this video. https://ww… --- ## [Cloud shadows not working with metahuman hair/groom](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cloud-shadows-not-working-with-metahuman-hair-groom/482839)
**Author:** [@CyrieN](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/CyrieN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cloud-shadows-not-working-with-metahuman-hair-groom/482839 "2022-06-20T19:56:40Z")
Hey, I’m having a little trouble with metahuman hair in UE 4.26 not rendering correctly under Volumetric Cloud shadows. The screenshots that I’ve attached illustrate my problem a lot more, but from what I’ve pinned it d… --- ## [HDRI cloud](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/hdri-cloud/582056)
**Author:** [@Xyli21](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Xyli21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/hdri-cloud/582056 "2022-06-15T07:42:27Z")
Hi all! A quick question… Is there a way to build clouds in custom HDRI backdrop? --- ## [How to get volumetric clouds but without skylight interaction?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-get-volumetric-clouds-but-without-skylight-interaction/571704)
**Author:** [@subboy2004or69](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/subboy2004or69)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-get-volumetric-clouds-but-without-skylight-interaction/571704 "2022-06-02T07:10:26Z")
How do I add volumetric cloud but make it have no influence on the skylight cast on ground? Currently the clouds change the bluish tint of the cast skylight to yellowish. --- ## [How to use Face Camera Distance Blend in Facing Mode Sprite Renderer Niagara?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-use-face-camera-distance-blend-in-facing-mode-sprite-renderer-niagara/567841)
**Author:** [@Sengchor](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Sengchor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-use-face-camera-distance-blend-in-facing-mode-sprite-renderer-niagara/567841 "2022-05-27T13:48:07Z")
I want to create the simple cloud 2d sprite Niagara particle, but I have problem with facing mode when the plane fly through the cloud. When The plane fly through the cloud, the cloud sprite always rotation to the camera… --- ## [Volumetric Cloud Render Problem](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/volumetric-cloud-render-problem/478103)
**Author:** [@Twads9816](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Twads9816)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/volumetric-cloud-render-problem/478103 "2022-05-18T22:00:10Z")
I am trying to render a scene with volumetric clouds in sequencer and I am getting these results: I’ve only changed the CloudWeatherTexture to fix the tiling. Anyone know what’s going on? --- ## [Volumetric Clouds Camera Switch Delay](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/volumetric-clouds-camera-switch-delay/504525)
**Author:** [@Nexusmaster](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Nexusmaster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/volumetric-clouds-camera-switch-delay/504525 "2022-03-06T19:57:28Z")
Hi, I’m using the Volumetric Clouds with UE5, but I think this is not a UE5 bug. The issue I have is, that the clouds will change delayed when I switch Camera views with the sequencer. I think the reason is the fact tha… --- ## [How to create clouds and storm](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-create-clouds-and-storm/491618)
**Author:** [@hasan\_777](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/hasan_777)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-create-clouds-and-storm/491618 "2021-12-06T13:24:39Z")
Hi I need help! Help me please! I love Unreal Engine How to create such clouds and lightning \[link text\]\[1\] \[1\]: Paintable Cloud Flowmaps UE 4.26 - YouTube --- ## [artifacts when rendering volumetric clouds](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/artifacts-when-rendering-volumetric-clouds/491513)
**Author:** [@Willymazur](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Willymazur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/artifacts-when-rendering-volumetric-clouds/491513 "2021-12-02T00:32:36Z")
I’m trying to make a star dome. And I haven’t come up with anything better than just using a huge sphere (static mesh). This sphere has dimensions of about 400,000 km, as there is a natural-sized moon in the scene, which… --- ## [UE4 crashes adding Scene Capture 2D / Render Target to Scene with Niagara Emitters(Rural Australia)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue4-crashes-adding-scene-capture-2d-render-target-to-scene-with-niagara-emitters-rural-australia/484173)
**Author:** [@OzMomotaro](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/OzMomotaro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue4-crashes-adding-scene-capture-2d-render-target-to-scene-with-niagara-emitters-rural-australia/484173 "2021-11-09T05:40:20Z")
Problem Description: I wanted to include a Scene Capture 2D actor into a scene from the Rural Australia (Example 01 Map) that was recently free on UE Marketplace. I created a simple test project where I added the Rural … --- ## [Sky sphere and fog not visible in game](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sky-sphere-and-fog-not-visible-in-game/486213)
**Author:** [@Sudo-Ku](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Sudo-Ku)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sky-sphere-and-fog-not-visible-in-game/486213 "2021-07-14T21:10:57Z")
I have a sky sphere in my persistent level plus volumetric fog. They look fine in the editor, but when I run the game both of them are no longer visible. I’m not sure what’s happening. Screenshot attached of the editor v… --- ## [Moving BP\_CloudMask\_Object in Level Blueprint](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/moving-bp_cloudmask_object-in-level-blueprint/485866)
**Author:** [@jon.mak](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/jon.mak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/moving-bp_cloudmask_object-in-level-blueprint/485866 "2021-07-07T11:20:53Z")
Hey all, I am having an issue moving the BP\_CloudMask\_Object in game. I am just trying to set something simple up where when I press a key the clouds with move to a new location over time. Here is the blueprint Linky … --- ## [4.26.4 seems to really break volumetric clouds](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/4-26-4-seems-to-really-break-volumetric-clouds/473486)
**Author:** [@scottunreal](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/scottunreal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2021, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/4-26-4-seems-to-really-break-volumetric-clouds/473486 "2021-06-25T11:41:05Z")
Had some basic volumetric clouds working in 4.26.2 (3?) based on https://www.artstation.com/marketplace/p/KzYA/dinusty-volumetric-clouds-in-ue4-tutorial-content and other sources Rendering is correct but most obvious is… --- ## [Volumetric Clouds Below the Level](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/volumetric-clouds-below-the-level/484455)
**Author:** [@AliceHalley](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/AliceHalley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/volumetric-clouds-below-the-level/484455 "2021-06-21T18:27:50Z")
Just wanted to ask if there is any way to get the volumetric clouds to render below the level as opposed to in the sky. Lowering the Altitude doesn’t have the desired effect. I am making a level that is implied to be ve… --- ## [Paintable Cloud Flowmaps 4.26](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/paintable-cloud-flowmaps-4-26/475076)
**Author:** [@SsqueakZ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/SsqueakZ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2021, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/paintable-cloud-flowmaps-4-26/475076 "2021-06-16T14:18:35Z")
Does anyone know how to approach this? Ryan Brucks posted about an upcoming demo in 4.26 but it doesn’t look like the blueprint is available for use yet? I’m looking to be able to create volumetric clouds that I can the… --- ## [Setting cloud speed in blupeprints (Lerping material Time node)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/setting-cloud-speed-in-blupeprints-lerping-material-time-node/484364)
**Author:** [@EvilPixel](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/EvilPixel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/setting-cloud-speed-in-blupeprints-lerping-material-time-node/484364 "2021-06-04T19:16:08Z")
Hello everyone, I have been trying to solve this issue for a few days now and I seem to be stuck so I’ve figured I should ask for help from someone more knowledgeable. I’m trying to change the cloud move speed in bluepr… --- ## [Spawn custom volumetric cloud](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/spawn-custom-volumetric-cloud/483753)
**Author:** [@Ognyan](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Ognyan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/spawn-custom-volumetric-cloud/483753 "2021-05-22T21:47:30Z")
What would be the best approach to creating a custom volumetric dloud that I can place at a specific location and have full transform control over it. I want it to work paralel to the regular voluemtric cloud material th… --- ## [Volumetric Cloud Layers](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/volumetric-cloud-layers/483573)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_33bbfdcf1](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_33bbfdcf1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/volumetric-cloud-layers/483573 "2021-05-18T19:21:11Z")
Hi all, I’m trying to implement volumetric cloud layers using the UE4 Volumetric Clouds actor. I have another forum post listed \[here\]\[1\]. I’ve been told to use the CloudSampleAttributes NormAltitudeInLayer to mask off … --- ## [Volumetric clouds BP\_PaintClouds not working](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/volumetric-clouds-bp_paintclouds-not-working/482750)
**Author:** [@DragonSlayer981](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/DragonSlayer981)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/volumetric-clouds-bp_paintclouds-not-working/482750 "2021-05-03T08:09:27Z")
I’m trying to use the blueprint painted clouds for volumetric clouds as seen in the last section of the docs: Volumetric Clouds | Unreal Engine Documentation but I can’t seem to get it to work. Here is my attempt at get… --- ## [Cloud Material - How to add a soft fade to the edge of my geometry?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cloud-material-how-to-add-a-soft-fade-to-the-edge-of-my-geometry/479023)
**Author:** [@rain-boy](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/rain-boy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cloud-material-how-to-add-a-soft-fade-to-the-edge-of-my-geometry/479023 "2021-02-19T18:51:30Z")
Hi I am trying to make a cloud material. Currently I have a diffuse map with clouds that are tiling horizontally on a simple plane (panning for movement). I have the texture mapped to a simple plane geometry. My desir… --- ## [Invisible VolumetricCloud in Viewport Optimization](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/invisible-volumetriccloud-in-viewport-optimization/476827)
**Author:** [@GehtSieGarNixAn](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/GehtSieGarNixAn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/invisible-volumetriccloud-in-viewport-optimization/476827 "2021-01-12T23:10:58Z")
In the Youtube video from the Unreal Engine channel on \[“Performance Optimization for Environments”\]\[1\] the “viewport optimization/Quad Overdraw” is used. It clearly shows the clouds as well. When I do the same with the … --- ## [Are the new Volumetric Clouds suitable for VR?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/are-the-new-volumetric-clouds-suitable-for-vr/466695)
**Author:** [@NtinosFerret](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/NtinosFerret)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/are-the-new-volumetric-clouds-suitable-for-vr/466695 "2020-12-18T17:43:37Z")
I tried the new volume clouds in pretty low settings, and the system is giving out low fps in VR. Is this system suitable for VR? Any tips on using it this way? --- ## [How to disable sun and cloud movement?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-disable-sun-and-cloud-movement/472169)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_71b06811](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_71b06811)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-disable-sun-and-cloud-movement/472169 "2020-09-30T05:56:32Z")
I want the sun and cloud to stop move, so that the lights incident to objects keep the same. How can I achieve this? --- ## [Flat Panning texture on Skybox](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/flat-panning-texture-on-skybox/403946)
**Author:** [@FlipFlopJon93](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/FlipFlopJon93)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/flat-panning-texture-on-skybox/403946 "2020-09-14T14:13:13Z")
Hello, I am trying to achieve a texture to pan across my skybox and that doesn’t warp around the sphere. This is in hopes to get some slow moving clouds to move across the sky. I would like to achieve this in the skybox… [Next page](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tag/clouds/1000.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=Clouds)