some quick checks: & Which version of Poser are you using btw?? Are you actually rendering (not just previewing)? Are you rendering with Cast Shadodws on? (render dialog) Do your lights have Cast Shadows turned on? (light Prefs) Do your objects and figures have Cast Shadows on? (obj & fig Prefs) Do you have something in front of the light's shadowcam to cast a shadow, and something in line with that to receive the cast shadow? (select light's shadowcam views to confirm)