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.
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.
In this post we explore how to source point clouds (through both your own scanning efforts and community resources) and guide you through preparing and importing them into TouchDesigner. 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.
We break down the most exciting new features in the latest experimental build and what they unlock for your next installation, performance, or generative system. To continue reading this post, click here.
In this post, learn how to shift from SOP to POP operators in few simple steps. To continue reading this post, click here.
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.
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.
My first contact with the instancing technique was through TouchDesigner. After some brief research, I found its implementation origins in the early 2000s with DirectX and OpenGL, as an effort to optimize the heavy performance demands placed on the CPU.
Hi folks, I work at Daydream. Among other things, we've built a free hosted version of StreamDiffusionTD to allow TD users to plug AI-powered visuals into their existing TouchDesigner workflows without needing to manage complex GPU setups manually.
In this post, we cover a number of tips for working with projectors and TouchDesigner, by looking at what built-in tools you can use to accomplish common projector-related tasks including keystoning/warping, projection mapping, and more. To continue reading this post, click here.
This post explores why learning TouchDesigner is essential for aspiring interactive and immersive creators, how to choose the right course, and the various ways to support your learning journey. To continue reading this post, click here.
This beginner guide will not only show you the operator but some features of the operator that should be noted. This blog will glance at different operators that will spark curiosity for deeper personal exploration. To continue reading this post, click here.
Have you mastered TouchDesigner 2D textures and TOPs and are interested in working in 3D? You can generate, import, modify and combine 3D geometry in the SOP (Surface Operator) family. This blog will let you know what SOPs you should know and the benefits and drawbacks of working with them.
Did you download the latest TouchDesigner build but are not sure what the new updates are? Here are the highlights of the most recent TouchDesigner build. To continue reading this post, click here.
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.
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!
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!
One of the most common topics that new users to TouchDesigner are interested to learn is projection mapping, and TouchDesigner includes a number of built-in tools for this.
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.
We've put together another Python and TouchDesigner cheat sheet, this time aimed at intermediate level developers who have moved beyond CHOP references into scripting. 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.
Heyo! Here's where I'll be recording my learning journey to get really good at Touchdesigner.
Do you want to become a TouchDesigner freelancer or are you already one and want to take a step forward? In this article we share some tips to help you on your journey. To continue reading this post, click here.
We called out to our RayTK community, and not only did they show up - they blew us away! This past May, we hosted the 2nd annual RayTK 30-Day Challenge, inviting digital artists, designers, and experimental coders from around the world to create and share artworks based on a new prompt each day.
Making TouchDesigner more accessible: reflections from a Hacklab I’ve run a lot of workshops in TouchDesigner, and one thing keeps coming up: it can feel intimidating for beginners.
Real-Time Canvas is a live drawing app built for shows, workshops, and rapid creative prototyping. Every user gets a unique room (shareable URL) to collaborate with a team or integrate seamlessly with TouchDesigner.
After a successful Summer Season of learning for more than sixty students, we’re back with new courses open for enrollment this Winter Season 2023/24.
Description This post is a technical overview of how we built the rhythm game system for the XEEKIN project, which was introduced in a previous post.A video of the project can be found at the link below.
Wave created by waves Image credits Ultrasonic data
I initialised a Repo for my current Matplotlib Touchdesigner setup Matplotlib4TD Repo Initial Demo Post Is this the proper way to allow collaboration?
Hey TouchDesigner Community! I'd like to let you know about an interactive project I built in TouchDesigner, along with a fun documentation video. I hope you enjoy it! U.S. Mail Computer System Employee Training Program: Module 3 - Mailbox Explorer What if the U.S.
Niveau 1 – initiation Durée : 35 heures Lieu de la formation : Labo Flashback – 12 rue de la Fusterie 66000 Perpignan Effectif(s) formé(s): de 1 à 8 stagiaires A l’issue de la formation, les stagiaires pourront : Utiliser le logiciel TouchDesigner comme outil de création artistique et de diffus
Hello everyone, We are back today with a new release of our TouchEngine for UE plugin. You can head over to GitHub and grab the latest release of the plugin and give it a try with our samples project. Don’t forget to update your TouchDesigner build to the latest available, 2023.11760.
Artificial intelligence is paving the way for promising explorations. There are thousands of creative AI tools, but we've made a list of some of the most interesting AI tools for immersive media projects, and how to use some of them with TouchDesigner. To continue reading this post, click here.
In this article we talk about the primary ways to work with textures in GLSL, which is where the texture() and texelFetch() functions come into play. To continue reading this post, click here.
In this post, we’ll take a closer look at setting up feedback with the Feedback POP in TouchDesigner. We’ll cover possible uses, how to set up feedback loops and a couple of example networks showcasing it in practice. To continue reading this post, click here.
