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MaterialThe representation of the surface or volume properties of an object. Layers

The Layered material node constructs complex materials that consist of a base layer and up to eight Material Layers (Figure 1). You can create complex materials in a physically-based manner, as opposed to manually mixing materialsUsed to mix any two material types. together. The Material Layer node can be connected directly to the Material pin on an Octane Material node. Only a material can be connected to the Material pin and only Material layers can be connected to the Layer pins.

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.
• Material Layer - This node functions as a full material node with a single pin for a base material.
• Material Layer Group - Provides multiple Material Layer pins and is typically connected to the Layer input on an existing material node.
• 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: The Layered Material with a Diffuse materialUsed for dull, non-reflecting materials or mesh emitters. as the Base Material and a Sheen and Specular Layer as the Layer Inputs

Layered Material Parameters

Base Material

The material that sits below any additional Material Layers.

Pin Count

The Material Layer inputs.

With the Layered material, you are given all Material Layers used in OctaneRender®, allowing you to reconstruct pre-existing Octane materials or your own uber-material.

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