In this TouchDesigner tutorial I'll show you how to filter point cloud data from an Orbbec Femto Mega depth camera and build 3D detection zones and spatial buttons using TouchDesigner's newest POPs operator class. Whether you're designing an interactive installation or a live performance setup, these techniques give you precise control over which parts of 3D space trigger interactions.
This is the same core approach I've used on real-world projects including the NBA All-Star Game Experience and a large-scale interactive installation for BetMGM.
What you'll learn:
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How to filter and mask unwanted regions from a live point cloud
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How to define 3D detection zones that respond to presence or movement
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How to use POPs for real-time point cloud processing
The project file is available to my Patreon supporters. Get it along with all my other files and tools here: https://www.patreon.com/c/DeanCheesman
If you're interested in bringing me onto a project, I'd love to chat: https://deancheesman.com/contact
FreenectTD Library for using Kinect on your Mac! https://github.com/stosumarte/FreenectTD
