Material Layers

The Layered material system lets you construct complex materials that consist of a base layer and up to eight MaterialThe representation of the surface or volume properties of an object. Layers (figure 1). The layers are based on components used in previous Octane materials. Using this set of unique layers, OctaneRender^® now lets you recreate complex materials in a physically-based manner, as opposed to manually mixing materialsUsed to mix any two material types. together.

The following Material Layer nodes are available:

DiffuseAmount of diffusion, or the reflection of light photons at different angles from an uneven or granular surface. Used for dull, non-reflecting materials or mesh emitters. Layer - Used for dull, non-reflective materials.
Layer Group - Adds multiple Material Layers to existing materials.
Material Layer Switch - Allows for switching between two or more layered material networks.
Metallic Layer - Used for highly reflective materials.
Sheen Layer - Simulates the grazing coloration in fabrics.
SpecularAmount of specular reflection, or the mirror-like reflection of light photons at the same angle. Used for transparent materials such as glass and water. Layer - Used for shiny materials like plastic, or clear materials like glass.

Figure 1: A red Diffuse Layer and a Specular Layer are added together