Re-use the reflectivity map

Re-use the reflectivity map

The primary intension of reflectivity maps is to define the reflectivity of the material. But (if your rendering software supports this) you may also use this map in several more ways, e.g.
Refl. map controling blur radiusRefl. map controling blur radius

  • as reflection blur map
  • as IOR map
  • as specular/glossiness map
  • as roughness´map
  • ...

Keep in mind that you may have to modify the map to achieve realistic results (see also the next tip).