Material Layers

The Layered material system lets you construct complex materials that consist of a base layer and up to 8 MaterialThe representation of the surface or volume properties of an object. Layers. 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.

Material Layer nodes can be accessed from Create Nodes > New Material Layer

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.
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.

Material Layers can connect to the Layered Material, Layer Group, or Material Layer channel on standard materials.