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?
Community
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)
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
In this tutorial we will show how to integrate multiple WebSocket connections to use in interactive projects in TouchDesigner.
How To Manage Multiple WebSocket Connections in TouchDesigner
Take an introductory look at screen real estate, and how having ample screen space can significantly enhance your workflow and project outcomes.
Screen Real Estate in TouchDesigner
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.
Text-to-speech in TouchDesigner with Python
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.
Landing TouchDesigner Jobs: Strategies for Success
In today’s post we will be going over some simple techniques that can help out when looking to create background and content visuals. These can be especially useful when running against the clock, and despite being “simple” networks the results can be quite charming.
Effortless TouchDesigner Techniques for Quick Content Creation
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
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
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
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.
The Overhauled Engine COMP in TouchDesigner
Introducing Argos: Our state-of-the-art LiDAR-based tracking system developed in collaboration with Ofer Smilansky. Argos combines advanced LiDAR technology, machine learning, and predictive algorithms to accurately track individuals in large spaces.
Argos LiDAR based tracking system
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.
WebSocket Architecture: How to Send Data from TouchDesigner to cables.gl
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.
What's on Your Palette? Part 1: Color
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.
TouchDesigner in 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.
iOS Apps in TouchDesigner
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.
Books for TouchDesigner Developers
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.
Useful TouchDesigner Operators: TOPs
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.