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This parameter regulates how strong the Fresnel term of a glossy surface is. Many smooth surfaces reflect much more under shallow angles such that an environment reflection is not very prominent when looking under 90 degrees but dominates the visuals when looking under a grazing angle. The parameter sets the relative strength of a Fresnel reflection with respect to the basic reflection definition which is assumed to hold for vertical viewing (i.e. setting the parameter to 0.8 gives you extra glossiness under shallow angles). | This parameter regulates how strong the Fresnel term of a glossy surface is. Many smooth surfaces reflect much more under shallow angles such that an environment reflection is not very prominent when looking under 90 degrees but dominates the visuals when looking under a grazing angle. The parameter sets the relative strength of a Fresnel reflection with respect to the basic reflection definition which is assumed to hold for vertical viewing (i.e. setting the parameter to 0.8 gives you extra glossiness under shallow angles). | ||
The following comparison shows the default color mixing (upper left) for a reflecting white livery and for grain merge (upper right). In addition, note the enhanced Fresnel reflectivity at the tail and the cowling on the pictures. The lower row shows (left) full reflection with default color mixing and (right) for grain merge. | The following comparison shows the default color mixing (upper left) for a reflecting white livery and for grain merge (upper right). In addition, note the enhanced Fresnel reflectivity at the tail and the cowling on the pictures. The lower row shows (left) full reflection with default color mixing and (right) for grain merge. Default color mixing is more physically correct, while grain merge is less correct but preserves white color much better. | ||
[[File:Reflect Model default2.jpg|400px|Effect of color mixing in a reflection]] | [[File:Reflect Model default2.jpg|400px|Effect of color mixing in a reflection]] | ||