Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Made Using C4D 2023.2.1
Octane 2022.1.1 R5

This week its a rather technical topic of the "Understanding ..." series.
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00:00 Intro
00:24 What are BxDFs
04:03 Where to find BxDFs in Octane and Benefits
04:56 Mictofacet Model: Mirror like Reflections
06:13 Mictofacet Model: Raough Surface
07:46 Mictofacet Model: Ray Distribution
09:54 Reflection Diagram: Beckmann
10:16 Reflection Diagram: Explanation In C4D
11:27 Reflection Diagram: GGX
12:14 GGX Real World Example
14:17 Hands On: 3D Scene Refl. Roughness
14:52 Hands On: Octane BxDF Roughness Scale
15:46 Hands On: Octane BxDF Max Roughness
16:27 Hands On: Octane BxDF Anisotropy
16:27 Hands On: Octane BxDF Anisotropy
17:17 Hands On: Quick Look at Standard Surface
16:27 Hands On: Fringe Cases Frosted Glass
19:31 Hands On: Fringe Cases STD BxDF
22:13 Reflection Diagram: Comparing BxDF Graphs
23:38 Summing Up & Recommendation
24:38 Patreon Shoutout & Outro