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Kinetic Typography: Sentence instancing with Touchdesigner – PART 1

In this first part of a multiple part tutorial series we are going to explore a concept we’ve called ‘sentence instancing’. This rather technical part will explore the fundamental steps you need to take for creating a tool where a user can input a sentence and iterate through different shapes and/or animation paths which this […]

TDMorph Toolbox Update

Updates and indications for the beta release of TDMorph Toolbox

Primitive SOP and a bit of Python

Transforming geometry with a primitive SOP and a power of Python. Sampling CHOPs and TOPs values to transform geometry faces. High importance of a jiggly-wiggly banana creation. Download file here – https://www.patreon.com/posts/32253537

Using Audio As A Time Substitute – TouchDesigner Tips, Tricks and FAQs 5

In this tutorial I explain how to use audio as a subsitute for time to animate all kinds of elements, in this video 2 examples for TOPs. Two notes: 1) You can change the audio filter to use different frequencies. 2) Adapt the range parameters to your audio file/device to correctly map the volume. Tips, […]

Hand Drawn Lines – TouchDesigner Tips, Tricks and FAQs 4

In this tutorial, I explain how to make lines (and potentially other renders) look more organic / like they were drawn by hand. Tips, Tricks and FAQs Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrhecWXVn5-kUOY8X0MO_0NcOFDjceLh If you have any questions, feel free to ask! IG: @elekktronaut

Making TOP trails (TouchDesigner tutorial)

Tutorial on creating full 3D trails and keep 60fps with a TOP operators. Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/exsstas and get some extra files. You can also subscribe to my Insta and watch my TD experiments https://www.instagram.com/exsstas/

TouchDesigner Tutorial – Denoising Sensor Data – Part 3

In this video we will look at various methods to smooth out sensor data. In the past, I have run into problems with noisy data coming from Arduinos and distance sensors and here are some solutions I have come up with to get consistent data. See the previous part here: https://youtu.be/0SaXOrZoJuk See the first part […]

TouchDesigner Tutorial – Denoising Sensor Data – Part 2

In this video we will look at various methods to smooth out sensor data. In the past, I have run into problems with noisy data coming from Arduinos and distance sensors and here are some solutions I have come up with to get consistent data. See the previous part here: https://youtu.be/mDaJYGTlxws

TouchDesigner Tutorial – Denoising Sensor Data – Part 1

In this video we will look at various methods to smooth out sensor data. In the past, I have run into problems with noisy data coming from Arduinos and distance sensors and here are some solutions I have come up with to get consistent data. See the next part here: https://youtu.be/0SaXOrZoJuk

Depth Of Field (Tilt Shift) – TouchDesigner Tips, Tricks and FAQs 3

In this tutorial, I explain how to create a tilt shift effect in TouchDesigner using Luma Blur and two techniques: one using a ramp TOP and the other using the depth TOP with compositing. Tips, Tricks and FAQs Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrhecWXVn5-kUOY8X0MO_0NcOFDjceLh If you have any questions, feel free to ask! IG: @elekktronaut

TouchDesigner | Inspired by VVVV’s Boy Grouping

Here you’ll find an example network that lets you see some of these ideas in action. To configure locally, start the machine-grouping.toe twice so that you have two processes running simultaneously. On base_project set one project’s role to be Controller and the other to be Draw. On the Controller machine, in base_projectbase_scenesbase_scene_01 you can now […]

Point Clouds in TouchDesigner099 Part1 – Instancing

With instancing being the cornerstone to dealing with point cloud data, this first part of the workshop will look at the why and how of instancing plus introduce some advancements to instancing in the experimental 30k series. https://derivative.ca/community-post/tutorial/pointclouds-touchdesigner

Point Clouds in TouchDesigner099 Part2 – Using a Point Cloud File (Star Database)

In the second part of this workshop, we’ll be looking at how to load a point cloud into TouchDesigner, how to access different attributes that are stored in a point cloud file as well as new viewer options that allow for easy preview and inspection of the loaded data. The Stardatabase used here is downloaded […]

Why To Use NULLs – TouchDesigner Tips, Tricks and FAQs 2

In this short tutorial I explain why it is useful to use NULLs and how it spices up your workflow in TouchDesigner. Tips, Tricks and FAQs Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrhecWXVn5-kUOY8X0MO_0NcOFDjceLh If you have any questions, feel free to ask! IG: @elekktronaut

Exporting – TouchDesigner Tips, Tricks and FAQs 1

In this tutorial I show how to export images and videos (including loops and audio recording) in TouchDesigner using the Movie File Out TOP. Tips, Tricks and FAQs Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrhecWXVn5-kUOY8X0MO_0NcOFDjceLh If you have any questions, feel free to ask! IG: @elekktronaut

Tiny Landscape – TouchDesigner Tutorial 12

In this tutorial, we create a low poly landscape and add moving water and trees. Including quite a few tricks that could be useful to you. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! IG: @elekktronaut

TDMorph Demo

Demonstration of work in progress of a new tool in TouchDesigner

Topographic Grainy Noise – TouchDesigner Tutorial 11

In this tutorial I show how create topographic grainy noise (for lack of a better description) using instancing, displace and noise. IG: @elekktronaut

Raymarching in TouchDesigner tutorial. Part II – Light and colors

Github repo for this series https://github.com/exsstas/Raymarching-in-TD Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/exsstas and get some extra files. If you want to make one-time donation instead of monthly subscription, you can use https://paypal.me/exsstas it will motivate me to make more tutorials 😉 Helpful resources I mentioned in the tutorial: Raymarch Toolkit by Patrik Lechner – https://github.com/hrtlacek/TDraymarchToolkit Huge […]

TouchDesigner – Instanced Geometry Tutorial

QUICK START – Download the project files from my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/badradio Download TouchDesigner here: https://derivative.ca/ How to create this cool real-time effect with TouchDesigner using the Pattern CHOP to control your instanced geometry. Please leave me any feedback in the comments below and like and subscribe as it really helps the channel! Original tutorial […]

TouchDesigner – Importing 3D Model (FBX) Tutorial

Download the Nissan GTR Nismo FBX file here: https://skfb.ly/6MtRD Download TouchDesigner here: https://derivative.ca/ Download the project files from my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/badradio How to import a 3D model in to touchdesigner. The second video in my new series of tutorials for TouchDesigner, please leave me any feedback in the comments below and like and subscribe […]

TouchDesigner – Basics Tutorial 01

Download TouchDesigner here: https://derivative.ca/ Download the project files from my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/badradio First in my new series of tutorials for TouchDesigner, please leave me any feedback in the comments below and like and subscribe as it really helps the channel!

Simple Keys Mapping – TouchDesigner + Ableton Tutorial 3

In this tutorial I show how to visually represent all available keys (so the entire keyboard) from Ableton to TouchDesigner using TDAbleton. I then use a simple feedback to create a more appealing look. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! IG: @elekktronaut

Simple Kick Mapping – TouchDesigner + Ableton Tutorial 2

In this tutorial I show how to map the velocity of a kick in Ableton to the size of a circle in TouchDesigner using TDAbleton. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! IG: @elekktronaut

Basic Setup – TouchDesigner + Ableton Tutorial 1

In this tutorial, I show how to establish the connection between TouchDesigner and Ableton using TDAbleton. In the following videos I show how to actually make visuals using this technique. Playlist: Links: https://docs.derivative.ca/TDAbleton https://help.ableton.com/hc/en-us/articles/209070309-How-to-use-a-dedicated-Max-for-Live-installation Path: C:ProgramDataAbletonLive 10 SuiteResourcesMIDI Remote Scripts If you have any questions, feel free to ask! IG: @elekktronaut

Audioreactive Particle Cloud – TouchDesigner Tutorial 10

In this tutorial we create the visuals presented in this video: IG: @elekktronaut

Text Textures – TouchDesigner Tutorial 9

In this tutorial we map text onto a few different SOPs (3D geometry) and combine that with instancing. IG: @elekktronaut

Spectrum to TOPs – TouchDesigner Tutorial 8

In this video, we convert an audio spectrum directly to TOPs using the CHOP to TOP and compositing. We then displace the outcome to create some sweet looking visuals. I love seeing the experiments you create, so tagging is very welcome! IG: @elekktronaut

Raymarching in TouchDesigner tutorial. Part I – Defining a geometry

Github repo for this series https://github.com/exsstas/Raymarching-in-TD Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/exsstas and get some extra files. If you want to make one-time donation instead of monthly subscription, you can use https://paypal.me/exsstas it will motivate me to make more tutorials 😉 Helpful resources I mentioned in the tutorial: Short theory about raymarching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp5WWtMoeKg Geometry functions from […]

Particle Displacement – TouchDesigner Tutorial 7

In this tutorial, we abstract particles by using feedback, compositing, blur and displace. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! IG: @elekktronaut

Orthographic Boxes – TouchDesigner Tutorial 6

In this tutorial I explain how to create a great number of boxes varying in size and based on a few grids. IG: @elekktronaut

Moving Through Shapes – TouchDesigner Tutorial 5

In this tutorial we’re building an instancing network with which we move shapes according to different CHOP patterns. Also, we build a little oscillator to change the shapes based on the audio. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! 🙂 IG: @elekktronaut

Reaction Diffusion Material – TouchDesigner Tutorial 4

In this tutorial, we create a phong material with noises and a feedback trick shown in this video, which I adapted a bit: IG: @elekktronaut

Particle Image Reveal – TouchDesigner Tutorial 3

I was asked to show how to create this effect seen on my instagram page – so here you go 🙂 IG: @elekktronaut

Aurora Audio Spectrum – TouchDesigner Tutorial 2

In this tutorial I explain how to achieve the presented glitchy, wavy audio spectrum thing effect using instancing, feedback and displace. IG: @elekktronaut

Audio Wheel – TouchDesigner Tutorial 1

In this video I explain how you can create a what I call audio wheel – a circle composed of lines which represent the audio spectrum of a song. The final result is an artwork which holds an entire song in one image. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Instagram: @elekktronaut (Sorry […]

TouchDesigner Workshop June 2019 at Inter/Access, Part 2 of 3

Overview of TOPs camSchnappr Workflow KantanMapper Workflow

Tutorial – GLSL Vertex displacement in TouchDesigner

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/exsstas Here is my first tutorial on how to turn Phong MAT into GLSL MAT with a vertex displacement for each of 3 dimensions. And some ideas how to use it in your patches.

TouchDesigner Workshop June 2019 at Inter/Access, Part 1 of 3

A TouchDesigner Workshop for Beginners on the topic of Projection Mapping. Part 1 of 3 Intro to the Interface Rendering Setup Lights and Shadow Stoner

Live-coding lindenmayer systems in Touchdesigner

Designing new plant systems. From wikipedia: An L-system or Lindenmayer system is a parallel rewriting system and a type of formal grammar. An L-system consists of an alphabet of symbols that can be used to make strings, a collection of production rules that expand each symbol into some larger string of symbols, an initial “axiom” […]

Live-coding lindenmayer systems in Touchdesigner

Designing new plant systems. From wikipedia: An L-system or Lindenmayer system is a parallel rewriting system and a type of formal grammar. An L-system consists of an alphabet of symbols that can be used to make strings, a collection of production rules that expand each symbol into some larger string of symbols, an initial “axiom” […]

Touchdesigner L-system Research and Development

Exploring lindenmayer systems using Touchdesigner. From wikipedia: “An L-system or Lindenmayer system is a parallel rewriting system and a type of formal grammar. An L-system consists of an alphabet of symbols that can be used to make strings, a collection of production rules that expand each symbol into some larger string of symbols, an initial […]

Tutorial Touchdesigner + Kinect (Español)

https://www.instagram.com/yop3rro/ En este tutorial vamos a aprender conceptos básicos sobre como trabajar con la familia de los top’s y kinect en touchdesigner Descarga el archivo desde aquí: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eMafIg6AqeaiMMInzbPgSREYek_i-0vH Cutmod tutorial: X-yoperro-

Control a Mixamo robot in Touchdesigner with a Kinect V2

In this tutorial we’re going to look at how to rig a robot character in Blender, export it to fbx, import it in Touchdesigner and hook up the channels from the Kinect V2 to the model. IMPORTANT! The newer builds from 2019 handle the fbx import a little different. Just leave the FBXComp as it […]

3.1 Noise CHOP – Minimalistic Animation in TouchDesigner

The Noise CHOP can be used to create random values that relate to each other. Those can then be used to animate the position of a rectangle on the screen. https://www.instagram.com/matthiasmeissen/

Kinect V2 and Touchdesigner: how to rig a character in Blender

How to control a 3D organic character mesh with a Kinect V2. This tutorial shows you the workflow how to rig a mesh in Blender, export it to fbx, import it in Touchdesigner and setting up the parameters of the Kinect chop to let the mesh actually follow your gestures and movements. IMPORTANT! The newer […]

Ludwigsburg Day3 – Python and Mapping

First half of day 3 focused on Custom Parameters, Python, Python Extensions, Projectionmapping Tools as well as Kinect / Camera Calibration

TouchDesigner 202 Berlin, Bullet Dynamics

Building a Breakout game as a introduction to the Bullet Dynamics System in TouchDesigner

TouchDesigner 202 Berlin, Widgets with Jonas Schmidt

Showcasing the widget system and how to go about creating a auto ui builder (Jonas Schmidt)

TouchDesigner 202 Berlin, PBR Rendering with Stefan Kraus

An overview of the PBR rendering pipeline in TouchDesigner (Stefan Kraus)

TouchDesigner 202 Berlin, Custom Parameters, Python and Extensions

An Introduction to Custom Parameters, Python and Python Extensions in TouchDesigner.

Ludwigsburg Day 2 GLSL Intro, Kinect Pointcloud & Simple Particle Systems

taking the intro a bit further and building a 3D Pointcloud with the Kinect as a source as well as building a simple Particle System with turbulence.

Ludwigsburg Day 2 GLSL Intro, GLSL TOP and GLSL MAT

Introduction to GLSL, covering 2D shaders as well as Normal Map displacement of 3D geometry.

Ludwigsburg Day1 Feedback Techniques

Describing various feedback techniques: scanline, basics of an audio/image spectrograph, nested feedback

Ludwigsburg Day 1 VideoWave

Describing the workflow of converting a videofeed into an audio oscillator driven waveform display. I ran into a weird issue at the end – but in general you should be able to complete this lesson.

Stream Clock

Streaming from Vancouver, BC touchdesigner, #visual coding #realtime #timekeeping #education #science #art

Touchdesigner Stream Clock Optimization

Quick video to talk through some planned project optimizations for a couple Touchdesigner projects. Streaming from Vancouver, BC touchdesigner, #visual coding #realtime #timekeeping #education #science #art

Stream Clock Optimization

Quick video to talk through some planned project optimizations for a couple Touchdesigner projects. Streaming from Vancouver, BC touchdesigner, #visual coding #realtime #timekeeping #education #science #art

LED Mapping – TouchDesigner 202 Workshop Berlin 15th of December 2018

TouchDesigner Workshop on December 15th 2018 covering LED Mapping techniques with Daniel Dalfovo

MQTT – TouchDesigner 202 Workshop Berlin 15th of December 2018

TouchDesigner Workshop on December 15th 2018 covering MQTT with Stefan Kraus (https://www.youtube.com/user/MXZEHN)

Driving Lasers – TouchDesigner 202 Workshop Berlin 15th of December 2018

TouchDesigner Workshop on December 15th 2018 covering techniques for playback on lasers with Daniel Dalfovo

Rendering Techniques – TouchDesigner 101 Workshop Berlin 14th of December 2018

Introduction to TouchDesigner on December 14th 2018 covering Rendering Techniques with Stefan Kraus (https://www.youtube.com/user/MXZEHN)

Building an Audio Synthesizer – TouchDesigner 101 Workshop Berlin 14th of December 2018

Introduction to TouchDesigner on December 14th 2018 covering Techniques for building a simple Audio Synthesizer

Building a MoviePlayer – TouchDesigner 202 Workshop Berlin 15th of December 2018

TouchDesigner Workshop on December 15th 2018 covering building a MoviePlayer with Python Extensions https://github.com/MXZEHN/TD_WRSHP_12-18/tree/master/202

Introduction – TouchDesigner 101 Workshop Berlin 14th of December 2018

Introduction to TouchDesigner on December 14th 2018 covering Interface basics, getting help, operator families and general workflow

Controlling an RGB LED with TouchDesigner

This tutorial uses what we’ve learned from Derivative’s wiki page to control an RGB LED on the Arduino with Touchdesigner. Link to test script: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1vcf7gjdPGXdHG89Rrk-le9DhCAZs-0ku Link to main arduino script: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wSe2lJPVW5syZLsLNTYaIDnTNeRBzhNA TD Wiki: https://www.derivative.ca/wiki088/index.php?title=Arduino

Receiving Data from Arduino in TouchDesigner

This tutorial follows along with Derivative’s instructions here: https://www.derivative.ca/wiki088/index.php?title=Arduino

Sending Data from Arduino to TouchDesigner

Follow this tutorial if you’re having trouble getting the Arduino and Touchdesigner to talk to each other. This tutorial follows the instructions provided on Derivative’s wiki: https://www.derivative.ca/wiki088/index.php?title=Arduino

Audio Visualization – Workshop at Electric Perfume 1st of December 2018

Unedited Screen-capture from TouchDesigner Audio – Visualization Workshop at http://electricperfume.com

Audio Analysis – Workshop at Electric Perfume 1st of December 2018

Unedited Screen-capture from TouchDesigner Audio – Visualization Workshop at http://electricperfume.com

TouchBar #8 Live feat. Stefan Kraus

First time streaming the TouchBar live on Air, with our returning guest Stefan Kraus of MXZEHN. After that, we will have the conclusion of our contest, to create the best Christmas Tree!

kinect / projector calibration

Calibrate a Kinect to a projector with TouchDesigner. The result will be a camera you can use in your scene. Component available on the forum: http://derivative.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=12895

Inter/Access TouchDesigner Workshop Day 1 / Part 2 (TOPs) (19th of September 2017)

interaccess.org/workshop/2017/jul/touchdesigner-introductory-workshop

Inter/Access TouchDesigner Workshop Day 1 / Part 4 (SOPs) (19th of September 2017)

interaccess.org/workshop/2017/jul/touchdesigner-introductory-workshop