What does Specular Highlight Intensity Guide do?

Select material type - recommended roughness range, IOR value and specular intensity for Keyshot and C4D.

Who is this tool for?

It is built for 3D artists and lighting TDs working on product CGI, rendering and look development.

Is Specular Highlight Intensity Guide free to use?

Yes. Specular Highlight Intensity Guide is completely free, with no account, login, trial or paywall. It is one of 70 free tools published by XO3D Labs.

Do I need to install anything or sign up?

No. The tool runs entirely in your web browser on desktop and mobile - there is nothing to download, install or sign up for.

Who created this tool?

XO3D is a UK-based product CGI studio headquartered in Stevenage, working with brands across the UK and internationally. XO3D Labs is its free tool suite for the CGI and product-marketing community.

Specular Highlight Intensity Guide

3D Artist Pick a material, get reflectance values that read true

Select a material

Roughness

linear, 0 to 1

IOR

index of refraction

Specular

dielectric intensity

Workable roughness range -

0 - mirror1 - fully diffuse

Why these values

Engine setup

Keyshot

Cinema 4D

Full material reference

Material	Class	Roughness range	IOR	Specular	Metalness	Note

Specular Highlight Intensity Guide

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