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).
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.
The Table DAT operator in TouchDesigner stands out as a remarkably versatile tool for organizing and manipulating data in immersive projects.
With the release of the 2023.11290 version of TouchDesigner, the Engine COMP received a substantial overhaul, incorporating many workflow-improving features that are sure to make it an even more useful tool for TouchDesigner developers.
In the previous tutorials, we learned what is WebSocket and how to use this technology to send data from our smartphones to TouchDesigner. But in this post, we dive into the opposite way, where you'll learn how to create a patch to send data from TouchDesigner straight to the browser.
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.
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?
In TouchDesigner, the integration of native operators with advanced scripting and shading languages significantly enhances its functionality.
This year’s TouchDesigner Event Berlin included a surprise announcement that took the TouchDesigner community by storm: there’s a new operator family coming to the program!
TouchDesigner artists are finding more and more opportunities to turn their creative coding skills into paying gigs, and in this blog post, we’re doing to discuss how you can do just that. To continue reading this post, click here.
Data visualization in interactive art is one of the best ways to convey information in a creative and meaningful manner. In this post, we explore some data visualization techniques you can use in TouchDesigner.\ To continue reading this post, click here.
In this post, we look at troubleshooting and debugging TouchDesigner projects, including a number of built-in tools and techniques for troubleshooting TouchDesigner networks, Python scripts, and more. To continue reading this post, click here.
Generative AI meets node programming when integrating ComfyUI and TouchDesigner. Learn how to effectively integrate these two platforms in this step-by-step guide. To continue reading this post, click here.
We can use Python to get data, analyze it and use it in TouchDesigner for creative purposes. In this post, we have some fun and code some cool data visualization with Python in TouchDesigner. To continue reading this post, click here.
We take a look at two different approaches of creating concert visuals in TouchDesigner, using MIDI as well as audio data to animate the visual content. To continue reading this post, click here.
Exhausted all of your usual go-to techniques and looking for some creative inspiration for working with SOPs? We’ve put this post together for you! We look at creating generative shapes and patterns with a variety of SOPs, including the LSystem SOP, the Superquad SOP, the Divide SOP, and more.
In this post we explore unconventional ways to use cameras as creative input devices in TouchDesigner, with a few examples and techniques. To continue reading this post, click here.
Feedback is a topic that comes up a lot within TouchDesigner, but it can feel confusing at first. So, let’s take a deep look at feedback loops to give you a good understanding of how they work.
PONK (Pathes Over NetworK) is a minimal protocol to transfer 2D colored pathes from a source to a receiver.
The workflow for preparing content for LED walls in TouchDesigner is a little bit different than for traditional displays. In this post, we’ll cover some LED wall basics and work through two examples that showcase how to set content up in TouchDesigner for display on LED walls.
In the landscape of artificial intelligence, new systems and concepts are constantly emerging, ready to be integrated into our creative processes. Let’s explore some of the most effective AI tools to pair with TouchDesigner. To continue reading this post, click here.
What do you do when you’ve deployed a project on-site and want to make sure it’s still running? Or perhaps check up on its performance, up time, or any other number of important components? Maybe you’re just looking to receive information from an internet-connected sensor for your project?
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.
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.
In this tutorial we will show how to integrate multiple WebSocket connections to use in interactive projects in TouchDesigner.
Take an introductory look at screen real estate, and how having ample screen space can significantly enhance your workflow and project outcomes.
Text-to-speech systems are now very widespread. They are used for a plethora of applications and rely on artificial intelligence algorithms to (almost) perfectly recreate the human voice.
Are you currently searching for TouchDesigner jobs? The truth is that getting noticed out there can be challenging because the competition is strong. In this blog post, you'll find recommendations and tips to get noticed by potential clients. To continue reading this post, click here.
Discover actionable strategies and resources that can help you get where you want to go in your TouchDesigner or creative technology career. To continue reading this post, click here.
The Trail SOP’s functionality has made its way to the new TouchDesigner POP family in the form of the Trail POP. In this post, we’ll take a detailed look at the Trail POP, exploring how each parameter impacts the resulting geometry. To continue reading this post, click here.
CHOPs are TouchDesigner’s operator family for processing motion, audio, math, logic, MIDI data, and other input data from a variety of devices. In this post, we take a look at a number of useful CHOPs in TouchDesigner, including operators that are used for generating and processing CHOP data.
In this post, we take a look at a number of useful COMPs in TouchDesigner, including operators used for 3D rendering, creating user interfaces, replicating operators, running physics simulations, and more. To continue reading this post, click here.
TouchDesigner excels at control systems, interactive logic, and compositing, but combining it with other software can significantly enhance creative and technical capabilities.
We discuss when to integrate hardware into TouchDesigner, the typical types of hardware, and how to have them communicate with your network. To continue reading this post, click here.
The TouchDesigner community has grown significantly over the last few years, and you can now find both virtual and in-person meetups around the world. In this post, we share people and organizations that host TouchDesigner meetups. To continue reading this post, click here.
We cover the basics of using Kantan Mapper for projection mapping in TouchDesigner, by working through an example project where we create content and project it onto a virtual building. To continue reading this post, click here.
So you want a MIDI controller in your TouchDesigner immersive toolkit. What should you get? What features matter when you’re shopping? In this blog, we’ll go over the key things to look for in a MIDI controller for TD work and give a few of our recommendations.
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).
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.
The Table DAT operator in TouchDesigner stands out as a remarkably versatile tool for organizing and manipulating data in immersive projects.
With the release of the 2023.11290 version of TouchDesigner, the Engine COMP received a substantial overhaul, incorporating many workflow-improving features that are sure to make it an even more useful tool for TouchDesigner developers.
In the previous tutorials, we learned what is WebSocket and how to use this technology to send data from our smartphones to TouchDesigner. But in this post, we dive into the opposite way, where you'll learn how to create a patch to send data from TouchDesigner straight to the browser.
TouchDesigner is a dynamic visual programming environment, and part of the joy of learning is the element of exploration, where we find techniques and components developed by others before us and alongside us that can help vault our designs into practice.
The TouchDesigner community is expanding across various industries, including brand activations, interactive installations, fashion shows, and more. In this blog, we’ll highlight several TouchDesigner-based art collectives and creative studios making significant contributions to the art world.
As the landscape of digital tools continues to evolve, so do the opportunities to enhance our workflows. Discover four innovative iOS apps that can elevate your TouchDesigner projects to new heights, in this blog post. To continue reading this post, click here.
We've rounded up a list of books that are good reads for creative developers, and can provide inspiration for TouchDesigner and design in general. To continue reading this post, click here.
Learn how to create complex audio mixes in Voicemeeter with TouchDesigner and how to turn audio into visuals, in this blog post. To continue reading this post, click here.
This blog post aims to help you refine your workflow, explore new interactive possibilities, and leverage lasers as an integral component of complex, immersive performances in TouchDesigner. To continue reading this post, click here.
Do you want to know how to get the most from APIs to boost your creativity? Here you'll learn some tips to effectively master API management in TouchDesigner. To continue reading this post, click here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsU94xsnKqE A complex AI live-style performance, introducing Camille. In her performance, gestures control harmony; AI lip/hand transfer aligns the avatar to the music.
