# Shadows

> Techniques and resources for Lights casting shadows from a GameObject onto other parts of itself, or onto nearby GameObjects.


**Scene with objects casting shadows:**
![](/api/media?file=/engine/6000.3/media/images/ShadowIntro.png)

Shadows add a degree of depth and realism to a scene because they bring out the scale and position of objects that might otherwise look flat. In Unity, lights can cast shadows from a GameObject onto other parts of itself, or onto nearby GameObjects.

| **Page**                                                                                             | **Description**                                                                                                                 |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Enable or disable shadows](/engine/6000.3/manual/lighting-overview/shadows/shadow-configuration.md) | Configure settings for real-time and baked shadows for each Light component.                                                    |
| [Real-time shadows](/engine/6000.3/manual/lighting-overview/shadows/shadow-realtime.md)              | Techniques and resources for shadows that use shadow mapping and shadow cascades to update shadows when lights move at runtime. |
| [Troubleshooting shadows](/engine/6000.3/manual/lighting-overview/shadows/shadow-performance.md)     | Troubleshooting tips for shadow-related issues.                                                                                 |