POPs Foundations
May 20, 2026 / 4-7 PM Berlin Time
1 lesson at 3 hours in English Language. Recording will be available for at least one year after purchase.
Unlock advanced, real-time data workflows and next-level creative possibilities:POPs Foundations is your starting point for working with POPs — TouchDesigner’s powerful operator family for high-performance data processing. This course is the foundation for a series of advanced modules, where these concepts are expanded into more specialized workflows and techniques.After an extended development phase, POPs have now been publicly available for a while, and the ecosystem around them has begun to settle. The core concepts, workflows, and best practices are solidifying — making this the perfect moment to get started if you haven’t already. Led by audiovisual artist and creative coder Darien Brito, this course is designed as a clear and approachable entry point. You’ll build a strong understanding of how POPs work, how they’re structured, and how to use them effectively in your own projects. The course prepares you for advanced topics such as granular point-attribute manipulations, particle simulations and rendering pipeline scaffolding, where POPs are used in more complex, performance-driven, and creative scenarios.
More than just an introduction, POPs Foundations sets the groundwork for everything that follows. As more advanced courses and tutorials continue to emerge, having a solid grasp of the fundamentals will allow you to move faster, make better decisions, and fully leverage what POPs can do.
What You’ll Learn
- Build a strong foundation in POPsUnderstand the key concepts and terminology behind this operator family
- Learn the architecture and logicDevelop a clear mental model of how POPs behave and why
- Integrate POPs into your workflowApply POPs in practical setups with confidence
- Work efficiently with structured dataUnlock new approaches to performance-focused processing
- Prepare for what’s nextGain the foundation needed to confidently explore advanced techniques and tutorials
Your Instructor
Darien Brito is an audiovisual artist and creative coder, currently based in The Netherlands. From a musical background, Darien developed a strong interest in algorithms, computer graphics, generative art and complex systems. He taught himself several programming languages and got immersed in the creation of audio-visual experiences conducted by algorithmic processes. Driven by a pragmatic approach and focusing on strong sensorial experiences, he has created work in a wide array of formats: from music for solo instruments, orchestra, electronics, theatre, film, opera and dance, to visual effects, interactive installations, live audiovisual performances and digital art. He actively works as a programmer and consultant for other artists and is often involved in multidisciplinary collaborations using technology.