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The BRDFVRayMtl node is a very versatile material that allows for better physically correct illumination (energy distribution) in the scene, faster rendering, and more convenient reflection and refraction parameters. This material can be easily set up to simulate a huge variety of surfaces from plastics to metals to glass and more by adjusting a handful of parameters.

Furthermore, with the BRDFVRayMtl you can apply different texture maps, control the reflections and refractions, add bump and displacement maps, force direct GI calculations, and specify the BRDF type for determining how light interacts with the material.

Read more about the basic parameters that control properties like the diffuse and opacity colors, or the articles on Reflection, Refraction, Translucency, Coat Layer, Sheen Layer, Bump, and the Options of properties of each V-Ray Material layer using the links below.

Read more about the material's structure and the functions of its layers at V-Ray Material Structure. 

UI Path: ||mat Network|| > V-Ray > Material > V-Ray Material

Presets – Available in the menu, the V-Ray Material presets offer values for commonly used materials. See the Material Presets in V-Ray for Houdini tutorial for more information.

Diffuse

Bump

Reflection

Coat

Sheen

Refraction

Translucency

Options