In February 2022, the Interactive & Immersive HQ published its first artist-inspired TouchDesigner tutorial, Generative Kandinsky in TouchDesigner. In this blog, we highlight some of the most-watched videos from the series and the artist on which each tutorial is based.
Community
There are different ways to send values externally to a TouchDesigner network. You can use a different TouchDesigner network with a Touch Out or OSC operator or even an OSC output app, such as TouchOSC. Yet what if you want to use a web-based application to send values?
Remote-RED with TouchDesigner
The Table DAT operator in TouchDesigner stands out as a remarkably versatile tool for organizing and manipulating data in immersive projects.
Table DAT Operator in TouchDesigner
The release of the 2023.10000 Series of TouchDesigner brought with it a slew of exciting changes, one of which is a notable update for Sequential Parameters, which includes support for creating custom sequential parameters.
Sequential Parameters in TouchDesigner
Projects in TouchDesigner are often based on timelines. Whether it is having particles relate to a soundtrack or having a moment in a video triggering an action, it is essential to have a way to sync your actions to a timeline.
Timecode CHOP in TouchDesigner
Hey there! Lately, I've been diving into alternatives to Unreal Engine. Personally, I find Unreal's workflow a tad too convoluted for my taste, despite its top-notch rendering quality and performance.
TD+Omniverse , a USD stage for live performance.
This blog post focuses on the NVIDIA AI universe, including the Upscaler TOP, a key operator in TouchDesigner for improving visual quality through AI scaling. To continue reading this post, click here.
A.I. Upscaling in Immersive Media
If you’re one of the many visual artists just starting out on your interactive and immersive journey, you may be confused about TouchDesigner and all the other software options out there.
Resolume vs TouchDesigner vs VVVV
Among the numerous new features of TouchDesigner is a long-requested addition: official support for the Apple ProRes codec in the Movie File In and Movie File Out TOPs.
Apple ProRes Codec in TouchDesigner
Dive into the world of ZED cameras and their integration with the latest TouchDesigner update. This post will explore the key new features of ZED cameras, how they can be implemented in our TouchDesigner workflow, and offer inspiring examples of how they can be creatively applied in your projects.
Updated ZED Camera Features in TouchDesigner
I host a podcast named Creating New Spaces, where each episode features an interview with a creator or a group of collaborators. We focus on the process of creating media installations.
Podcast interviews with TouchDesigner users
In this blog, we cover all the most frequently asked questions about TouchDesigner, to help beginners learn more about this unique program. To continue reading this post, click here.
What is TouchDesigner? A TouchDesigner FAQ
Back in December, Derivative released its 2023 Official update. There are many fun new features in the new build and some things you need to be aware of. The Interactive & Immersive HQ is here to catch you up on all the recent highlights. To continue reading this post, click here.
TouchDesigner 2023 Official Updates
This text was partialy generated with ChatGPT. Ah, the elusive bug report. The beacon of hope for developers diving into the tangled labyrinth of code, only to find a message that reads, "It doesn't work." Oh, the joy!
The Art of Bug Reporting: How Not to Drive Developers Crazy
I continue learning touchdesigner via the "Absolute Beginner TouchDesigner | From Zero to Hero with Examples and Assignments" Youtube video by the talented and comprehensive Acrylicode. This new section covers DATnodes, which are based on tables, text, and scripting.
My Learning Journey 06 - Python slowly coils....
A six-day workshop in TouchDesigner, using point cloud data and virtual reality headsets. The aim of the workshop was to offer the opportunity to the participant artists to understand the use of creative new media tools.
Visualising the Voice of Maria Callas
I am continuing to work on my learning with "Absolute Beginner TouchDesigner | From Zero to Hero with Examples and Assignments" YouTube video by AcrylicCode. The 3D section appears to have two assignments, so I'm getting a little more time to experiment with the 3D shapes.
My Learning Journey 05 - More 3D shapes and properties!
One of the latest additions to our creative arsenal is Bitwig and its seamless integration with our beloved software: TouchDesigner. In this blog post we’ll be taking a closer look at how this connection works, and what possibilities it has to offer for all audiovisual artists!
TouchDesigner and Bitwig Integration through TDBitwig
The solid communal energy in this field is an aspect that separates TouchDesigner from other software. There are constantly new Tox files being shared and new ones being found. We’re back again with more community assets you should add to your toolkit! To continue reading this post, click here.
TouchDesigner Community Tools (Part 2)
Continuing on in my learning with "Absolute Beginner TouchDesigner | From Zero to Hero" by AcrylicCode on youtube, I did not expect us to be jumping to 3d objects so soon, but I'm very excited to so. Most of the operators relating to 3D objects are SOPs, and a new category called COMPS.
My Learning Journey 04 - Now we're in 3d!!!
I have now finally reached the CHOP section in the youtube video "Absolute Beginner TouchDesigner | From Zero to Hero with Examples and Assigments" by Acrylicode and I see this is the part where Touchdesigner separates the men(artists) from the boys(programmers).
My Learning Journey 03 - Okay, CHOPs make my head hurt a little
I am having so much fun learning some basic TOPs, in conjunction with the "Absolute Beginner TouchDesigner|From Zero to Hero with Examples and Assignments" by Acrylicode on Youtube. I'm also getting used the interface.
My Learning Journey 02 - Noise Displace is so fun!
Heyo! Here's where I'll be recording my learning journey to get really good at Touchdesigner.
My learning journey 01 - Baby's first steps
Are you curious about working with lasers and want to understand the process? Or do you have a Pangolin Laser System and want to know how to use it in TouchDesigner? It can be overwhelming to know where to start when working with lasers.
Intro to Laser Show Projection in TouchDesigner
In this post, we’re going to be having fun playing with some GPU particles and optical flow in TouchDesigner, with a few easy tricks. Using only a few nodes in the network, I’ll show you how to create a particle system that responds to the motion of an incoming regular old RGB camera.
Dive into the World of TouchDesigner GPU Particles and Optical Flow
In this blog, I'll show you how to make trails and RGB trails inside of TouchDesigner using Cache TOP. To continue reading this post, click here.
Mastering TouchDesigner Trails: Techniques and Tips
Something I get asked a lot as a TouchDesigner developer is how to make quick and easy content. A lot of times I see people overcomplicate it, and ignore the pre-built tools that are available.
Create a Stunning TouchDesigner Display Background: A Quick Project
Unreal Engine can now both receive and send DMX, allowing it to be used for ultra realistic previz and testing or even for controlling fixtures in real-time.
Get DMX into Unreal Engine from TouchDesigner
Hi everyone, I'm excited to share something that's been in the works for quite a while now – a new set of example files for TDBitwig. This release is a combination of a TouchDesigner environment file, a Bitwig project, and a detailed Wiki document to guide you through it.
The TDBitwig Demo: A Learning Toolkit
Starting October 18th 2023 and running Wednesdays online via Zoom and in English language This course, spanning an entire semester, is tailored for individuals with intermediate proficiency in TouchDesigner who are eager to progress to the next level and equip themselves with the necessary skills fo
TouchDesigner Intermediates class - a season of learning with The NODE Institute
Do you want to export vector files from TouchDesigner to be cut, plotted, or printed? Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files are probably the most common graphic format for this purpose.
Exporting SVG in TouchDesigner
We're excited to announce support for ShowNET laser devices by Laserworld in the newly released TouchDesigner Official build. Communication with a ShowNET laser device is done through the new Laser Device CHOP, which is also the new way to communicate with Helios and EtherDream devices.
ShowNET Laser Support
The TouchDesigner banana is flying as a Niagara point cloud in the TouchEngine for Unreal samples file Hello everyone, We are back today with a new release of our TouchEngine for UE plugin.
TouchEngine for UE 5.3.1: Sync modes, UX improvements, new Niagara and Render Target samples, Bananas
https://youtu.be/FrJKtLcZ908?si=1eGMg-9u_ZkY3WdR https://youtu.be/FrJKtLcZ908?si=1eGMg-9u_ZkY3WdR When I do VJ, I utilize various generative arts.I thought that by turning these generative arts into NFTs, I could make VJ not just a momentary thing but something that leaves value behind.
GENVJ
For many TouchDesigner VJs, one of the biggest obstacles starting out is determining whether to use an existing tool or a custom built interface within their workflow. After years of experimentation with other community tools, my curiosity led me to create a modular and generalized tool for VJing wi