Generative scan glitch effect touchdesigner tutorial

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okay, let’s dive into creating a “generative scan glitch effect” in touchdesigner. this effect combines elements of procedural generation with controlled glitching, giving you a dynamic and visually interesting output. we’ll break it down into manageable parts, including explanations of the concepts, code examples, and tips for experimentation.

**i. core concept: generative glitching**

the core idea is to create a base image using generative techniques (noise, patterns, or simple shapes) and then systematically introduce “glitches” using mathematical and compositing operations. these glitches often involve distortion, color shifts, data corruption, and scanline artifacts. the “generative” aspect allows you to control the evolution of both the underlying image and the glitch patterns over time.

**ii. project setup & initial noise/pattern generation**

1. **open touchdesigner:** start with a blank touchdesigner project.
2. **container and base structure:** create a container comp (component) called `scanglitch_container` to organize the network. inside this container, add a base comp to hold the core logic. connect an in top to the `scanglitch_container` and an out top. you can control the size and format of the input using the in top’s parameters, and use it to resize an external video input or movie.
3. **initial image generation:** we’ll start with a simple noise top:

* add a noise top. name it `noise_base`.
* connect the noise top to a null top. this will be our output image.
* **noise parameters:**
* `type`: choose a noise type (e.g., simplex, perlin). experiment with different types.
* `resolution`: set the resolution of the noise top to match your desired output resolution (e.g., 1280×720).
* `time slice`: enable time slicing for animating the noise.
* `translate`: animate the translate x and y parameters with expressions like `abstime.seconds * 0.1` and `abstime.seconds * 0.15` to create a …

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