Learn to use the Fresnel interpolator and energy balance when setting up a material. This is useful for materials like plastics or glossy wood surfaces.
BASIC
Part 1, Fresnel Go to tutorial
This tutorial walks through the basics of using the fresnel interpolator to create realistic materials. It also discusses concepts like incidence angle and energy balance.
MORE ADVANCED
Part 2, Smoothness Go to tutorial
This tutorial shows how to control the smoothness of a material according to incidence angle.
Part 3, Fresnel & Smoothness Go to tutorial
This third part of the reflective materials series discusses the fresnel effect as it relates to surface roughness and high incidence angles.
