Advanced Reflectance Parameters Rollout (Physical Material)

The Physical Material's Advanced Reflectance Parameters rollout allows you to select whether to drive the angle-dependent reflectance based on the material's IOR or a custom curve.

The Advanced Reflectance Parameters rollout is only available in Advanced mode.

Interface

By IOR
The angle-dependent reflectance is based on the Fresnel equation based on the material's Index of Refraction. This is the most physically plausible method.
Custom Curve
The angle-dependent reflectance is based on a manually created custom curve. It is not as plausible physically, but provides greater control.
Facing
The curve's lowest point; the reflectivity at facing angles.
Edge
The curve's highest point; the reflectivity at grazing angles.
Slope
The curve's slope.