Learn TouchDesigner in 73 Minutes

Learn TouchDesigner fast. This beginner tutorial walks through the UI, core tools, operator families (TOPs, CHOPs, SOPs, DATs, POPs, and COMPs), and simple workflows so you can follow other tutorials with confidence.

What you’ll learn:
– Navigating the UI
– Creating and wiring operators
– TOPs, CHOPs, SOPs, MATs, DATs, POPs, COMPs basics
– Converting between operator types, Render Networks, Custom Operators

Project files:
Get the project file for free on Patreon (no need to support to get it): https://www.patreon.com/c/DeanCheesman

Who this is for:
New to TouchDesigner. No prior experience needed.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:45 UI tour
07:15 What are Operators?
14:42 CHOPs
19:25 DATs
26:00 SOPs
29:33 TOPs
39:27 TOP Pixel Formats
43:24 POPs
56:51 COMPs
01:02:00 Convert between operator types
01:06:00 Basic Render Networks
01:09:33 Custom Parameters
01:11:07 Wrap up and Tutorial Recommendations