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Physically Based Values for CG Artists

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Physically Based at physicallybased.info is Anton Palmqvist's free reference database of published and measured PBR values for CG artists. It supplies numeric baselines to validate against rather than shipping finished texture libraries.

Material rows show sRGB albedo, complex IOR, specular tint, F0 reflectance, and density across metals, dielectrics, organics, and fluids. Companion tables list light color temperature and intensity, plus camera sensor size, aspect ratio, and crop factor for cinema and mobile bodies.

Each entry links to at least one external reference. Data is CC0 JSON with a documented REST API (v2) for DCC plugins and web viewers; GitHub accepts community corrections and new records.

Aimed at intermediate technical artists in Substance, Blender, or engine-neutral pipelines. Often cited in graphics forums when teams need trustworthy material and camera numbers.