Is there a database with real-world data for Iray materials and lights?

SandmanGFX

Hey, does anyone know if there is some sort of database anywhere on the web that has accurate real-world data that's useable to create materials and lights for Iray?

pearbear

I haven't found a one-stop-shop for this kind of info, it's kind of spread all over the web. But starting up a thread with this subject is a great idea, and we could compile links to data here.

A nice resource I recently found is the Physically Based Rendering Encyclopedia project: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fb9_KgCo0noxROKN4iT8ntTbx913e-t4Wc2nMRWPzNk/edit

Here's a link right to its section on various material values: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fb9_KgCo0noxROKN4iT8ntTbx913e-t4Wc2nMRWPzNk/edit#heading=h.he2pxwn2p5v7

There are more exhaustive collections of values available out there for sure too. Post em up, everyone.

SandmanGFX

Cool, this is good info! I'll post if I find anything. Thanks

Szark

There are a lot of sites that give Lumen, Lumen Intensity and Kelvin setting for all types of lights. Also look up real world camera (SLR or DSLR) settings for different scenarios like Interior and various light levels for daylight, full sun, overcast etc.

mjc1016

Also don't forget the IES profiles, that almost any lighting site has. These are real world data/performance files in a standardized format for just about every bulb/fixture ever made. They get attached to the lights.