NPC Flashlights: If this option is enabled, Non-Player Characters (NPCs - i.e. Note that you can further customize shadow quality by directly choosing shadow map resolution sizes with the -smap1536, -smap2048, -smap2560, -smap3072, and -smap4096 command line switches covered in the Advanced Tweaking section. The difference between the lowest and highest setting on this slider is difficult to capture in a static screenshot - in general the difference is not major, the most noticeable effect being that low quality shadows are blockier and slightly less distinct, and tend to shimmer more as they move. Shadow Quality: This slider determines the appearance of shadows cast from dynamic lights in the game, with the higher the quality the lower your FPS.
STALKER: Clear Sky Tweak Guide In-Game Settings (Pt.2)