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Audioreactive Graffiti – TouchDesigner x StreamDiffusion Tutorial 1

In this tutorial, we’re looking at how to create graffiti based on abstract generative shapes and colors in TouchDesigner, using @dotsimulate’s latest .tox for StreamDiffusion. It’s all still very new and unexplored, so this is just one of my first approaches and I’m happy to hear any feedback 🙂 Really looking forward to many more […]

Poster Design (with free .tox) — TouchDesigner Tutorial 67

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re using my designer.tox (download below) to create four different poster designs. The designer.tox is a custom component for simple and quick layouting, working with text, images and logos, as well as different resolutions, grids and scaling. Happy to hear feedback and suggestions! Download designer.tox (free): https://www.patreon.com/posts/96729930 Download quick_color_palette.tox: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extra-file-quick-88081900 —– […]

Feedback & Lens Distort – TouchDesigner Tutorial 66

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re creating a funky feedback system incorporating the Lens Distort TOP as well as others such as Sharpen and Transform. We also look at simple ways to make this react to audio, based on this component on my Patreon (works without it as well): https://www.patreon.com/posts/extra-file-audio-87132948 Track: Belk — Admit It —– […]

Audioreactive Particle Cloud (new) – TouchDesigner Tutorial 65

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re using the particlesGPU component in combination with CHOPs and @FunctionStore’s camSequencer tool to recreate and expand the original technique from the old TD and particlesGPU version (https://youtu.be/M8X_FFB-ikQ). camSequencer .tox (might be on OLIB soon): https://www.patreon.com/function_store/posts Camera Blending tutorial: https://youtu.be/6Md4s5l07sY —– 00:00 Intro & Overview 00:45 Setup 01:20 particlesGPU 03:47 Color […]

Sonic Flowers – TouchDesigner x StableDiffusion Tutorial 1

In this tutorial we’re having a first look at how to integrate the image-generation AI tool #stablediffusion into TouchDesigner. We’re creating an audio-reactive texture in an independant component to be able to do frame by frame animation without worrying about losing frames. TD is running in real-time, but the process itself is not (yet) real-time, […]

Sonic Flowers – TouchDesigner x StableDiffusion Tutorial 1

In this tutorial we’re having a first look at how to integrate the image-generation AI tool #stablediffusion into TouchDesigner. We’re creating an audio-reactive texture in an independant component to be able to do frame by frame animation without worrying about losing frames. TD is running in real-time, but the process itself is not (yet) real-time, […]

Particle Paths – TouchDesigner Tutorial 64

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re using the particlesGPU component in combination with force, turbulence and color lookups to create an organic structure. You can greatly expand this technique by adding several instances of the force constant with different xyz positions and joining them like we’re joining the different turbulence constants. —– 00:00 Intro & Overview […]

Dynamic Texture Grids – TouchDesigner Tutorial 62

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re using TOPs to create a grid system with which we can remap/displace any input texture in an efficient way. paketa12 tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQnThEFN8Ko —– 00:00 Intro & Overview 01:42 Setup 02:50 Remap TOP 06:07 Part 1: Offset 15:21 Part 2: Scaling 19:17 Additional Changes 22:31 Outro —– Files, exclusive content and […]

Spectrum Shapes – TouchDesigner Tutorial 61

In this TouchDesigner tutorial, we’re creating a funky retro audiovisual project by converting the audio spectrum to TOPs and adding a bunch of post processing. LUTs tutorial: https://youtu.be/8RJzx4A8GeM —– 00:00 Intro & Overview 00:55 Audio Setup 01:50 TOP and Feedback Setup 05:50 Feedback Loop 07:32 Limiting 08:27 Colors 14:09 Outlines 18:17 Dots / Triangles 22:22 […]

Halftone – TouchDesigner Tutorial 60

In this TouchDesigner tutorial, we’re looking at how to create a halftone / rasterize effect with instancing. Explanation: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/halftone-effects.html —– 00:00 Intro & Overview 02:43 Input Setup 04:36 Grid / Render Setup 08:58 Color Channels 10:40 Rotation 14:10 Aspect Ratio Ranges 15:40 Camera and Zoom 18:00 Custom Parameters 22:44 Bloom 24:32 Outro & Thank You […]

Cinematic Look (LUTs) – TouchDesigner Quick Tip 3

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re using LUTs (Lookup Tables) to quickly and simply make any texture look more “cinematic”. Basically, this is a way of using pre made image filters in TD. Free LUTs: 35 Free LUTs for Color Grading Videos IIHQ Blog Post about this: Stylizing Footage by Adding LUT Filters —– 00:00 Intro […]

Image Revealing (New) – TouchDesigner Tutorial 59

In this TouchDesigner tutorial, we’re looking at a simple technique on how to reveal and animate any input texture. Original Tutorial: —– 00:00 Intro & Overview 00:58 Setup 03:19 Main Tek 07:54 Input Variation 10:22 Outro —– Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks to: 480 Productions, APT Freelancing, Acid Johnny, Adam Scheirman, Adrien […]

algorhythm v 0.316 – Walkthrough

This video serves as an overview, walkthrough and tutorial for the realtime audiovisual software algorhythm. algorhythm is a tool I’ve been working on for the last months and years, built and running entirely in TouchDesigner, which allows the user to playback generative visuals and media, manipulate them with audio and other inputs, fade between visuals […]

Infinite Repetitions – TouchDesigner Tutorial 58

In this TouchDesigner tutorial, we’re using a Cache TOP inside a feedback loop to repeat motion and movement infinitely. In this video I show 3 different main examples. Sorry about the missing mouse pointer! —– 00:00 Intro & Overview 01:20 Setup & Main Technique 06:21 Nvidia Background 07:31 Noise Input 09:12 Interactive Circle Input 02:35 […]

Texture Chopping – TouchDesigner Tutorial 57

In this TouchDesigner tutorial, we’re looking at how to use Replication and Texture Instancing to chop an input image into slices, chunks and different forms. The input texture I’m using was created with MidJourney. —– 00:00 Intro & Overview 01:30 Setup & Replication 05:10 Randomness System 16:14 Render Setup & Instancing 19:29 Texture Instancing 25:29 […]

Generative Brick Wall PBR – TouchDesigner Tutorial 56

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re creating a PBR material from scratch using instancing and lots of post processing. The base technique can be used to make virtually any material, have a look into using the Metallic / Ambient Occlusion maps too! For pre-made PBR materials have a look here: https://www.textures.com/browse/pbr-materials/114558 https://substance3d.adobe.com/community-assets?assetType=substanceMaterial You can download the […]

Simple Motion Visualisation – TouchDesigner Tutorial 55

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re looking at a few simple techniques on how to capture motion with video and Kinect input and display it in a funky way. You can also use a Video Device In for the technique at 17:05. Tracking motion without Kinect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIn2IBBhxXk —– 00:00 Intro & Overview 01:48 Video Setup 03:35 […]

Camera Blending – TouchDesigner Quick Tip 2

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re looking at how to use the Camera Blend COMP to easily fade from one camera to another. Also check out this great video of my friend Function Store: Quick Tips series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrhecWXVn5_9DW4aeNDl7Rl9fwst5fuD —– 00:00 Intro & Overview 00:47 Connection 01:26 Blend 02:00 Sequence 02:56 LFO 03:35 Rendering —– Files, exclusive […]

Exporting – TouchDesigner Quick Tip 1

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re looking at how to quickly export images and video in TouchDesigner. Longer and more in-depth version: https://youtu.be/_1r8KLZWZ20 Quick Tips series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrhecWXVn5_9DW4aeNDl7Rl9fwst5fuD —– 00:00 Intro 00:21 Image & File Name 01:23 Video 02:50 Recording Length —– Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks to: 2017 Vet, 480 Productions, APT Freelancing, […]

Perform Mode / Projector Setup – TouchDesigner Tips, Tricks & FAQs 15

In this beginner TouchDesigner tutorial we’re looking at how to easily set up your project to be used in the Perform Mode and in connection with several monitors and projectors. —– 00:00 Designer Mode / Perform Mode 01:32 Container vs Base 02:52 Example 1 – Basics 05:29 Example 2 – Two Monitors 08:30 Example 3 […]

Automated Video Cutter – TouchDesigner Tutorial 54

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re creating a reusable custom component with custom parameters which allows you to import any number of videos contained in a folder and switch between them based on different inputs like LFO, Keyboard, Noise or Audio. We also add features like starting the video at random points and shuffling the video […]

Texture On Instances – TouchDesigner Tutorial 53

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re looking at how to map a 2D texture on virtually any instancing system. This technique can be nicely used for DMX output. —– 00:00 Intro & Overview 01:13 Render Setup 03:00 Basic Instancing 04:08 Main Technique 10:52 Different Texture Inputs 15:35 Ex 1: Copy 17:22 Ex 2: 3D Model 1 […]

Crystals – TouchDesigner Tutorial 50

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re looking at how to use feedback to create a crystal growth project and combine it with PBR to project it into 3D space. This was a Patreon early access, new one out now! —– 00:00 Intro & Overview 01:18 Noise Setup 02:52 Feedback System 06:00 Post Processing 08:00 Converting to […]

Kinetic Typography With Instancing – TouchDesigner Tutorial 49

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re using Instancing and Replicators to create a network for 3D typography that can be manipulated with systems like feedback and noise. (This video was a Patreon early access before, another early access will published later this month) Tex Instancing for Mac: https://youtu.be/YZ8SbCdjo2o If you have trouble integrating this technique, have […]

Collages – TouchDesigner Tutorial 52

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re using texture instancing in combination with compositing, a Folder DAT setup and some TOP fx to create collages. This is really just the basic approach, feel free to take this further! You could, for example, work with the Nvidia Background TOP to cut out the shapes of people, or simply […]

Generative Shapes – TouchDesigner Tutorial 51

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re using instancing & post processing to create a system for abstract generative shapes that could be used in combination with other TD projects or as logos etc. Tutorial 50 now available as early access for Patrons! Tutorial 49 will be released to the public soon, currently Patreon only too. —– […]

Abstract Speech Visualisation – TouchDesigner Tutorial 45

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re learning how to use the Audio Spectrum in a slighty modified way to more accurately display all the frequencies. (this was previously a Patreon only access, new Patreon only coming on Dec 23!) —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 00:50 Setup 01:43 Audio Spectrum 02:43 Maths, Trimming & Resampling 04:33 Instancing […]

algorhythm 0.2.4 Showcase – Patreon Meetup Recording

In this recording of the latest Patreon meetup I’m going through the latest version of my live AV tool “algorhythm”, showcasing the features and answering Patron’s questions. algorhythm is a tool for the intuitive performance of generative live visuals with TouchDesigner. The program includes features such as loading and sorting .tox files, beat detection, modifiers […]

Painting with TOPs – TouchDesigner Tutorial 48

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re creating a painting-like image based purely on TOPs (noise, displace, compositing), fitting to the current season. Feel free to share your outcome on IG! (@elekktronaut) David Braun’s GitHub: https://github.com/DBraun/TouchDesigner_Shared —– 00:00 Intro & Overview 00:50 Mountain Setup 02:54 Several Mountain Ranges 03:43 Compositing & Forests 06:10 Fine Tuning the Mountains […]

Feedback Textures – TouchDesigner Tutorial 47

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re getting back to some feedback magic for creating some abstract textures similar to Reaction Diffusion or Voronoi. —– Chapters coming soon! —– Special thanks to: 480 Productions, Abigail, Acid Johnny, Adam Scheirman, Ahmad Taufiq, Ai Soon, Alex Ramos, Andrea Civati, Andrei N, Andrew Edman, Annie Yang, Austin Paxton, Austin Taylor, […]

Texture Instancing for Mac – TouchDesigner Tips, Tricks and FAQs 14

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re looking at how to use the texture instancing technique on a Mac, as the usual approach does not work. We’re using the Texture 3D in combination with a Switch and PBR Material. The time expression: me.time.frame – 1 Texture Instancing videos: —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 01:12 Setup 02:30 Instancing […]

Light Replication – TouchDesigner Tutorial 44

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we’re looking at a technique that mimics instancing for lights with Replicators, how to style them and how to make them audioreactive. Important: This is not instancing and not nearly as fast to process. Also, apparently it’s a lot faster skip the TOP part and simply stay in the CHOP family […]

Music Videos – TouchDesigner Tips, Tricks and FAQs 13

In this tutorial I’m sharing some insights into my approach to making music videos (audioreactive and generative abstract visuals) in TouchDesigner. The final music video (Aeroglyph Collective – Evolution): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twtxelof_mY —– 1 – TALK 00:00 Intro / Overview 01:48 Realtime 03:10 Money, Contracts & Deadline 05:33 Musicians’ Input 06:45 Listening, Experimenting & Feedback 2 – […]

Circuit Bending – TouchDesigner Tutorial 42

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we explore a glitching technique that originates from analogue video processing. Check out other inputs like video device in etc! Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circuit_bending Free Images/Videos: https://www.pexels.com —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 01:11 Setup 02:14 FX 1 04:51 FX 2 08:00 FX 3 11:05 FX 4 14:13 FX 5 16:00 Colors 16:58 Resolution […]

Playing Drums With Kinect – TouchDesigner + Kinect Tutorial 3

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we look at how to use the Kinect in combination with TD and Ableton to create a simple interactive instrument. For now we’re only using kick and snare but you can add more sounds and use different instruments as well. You can use this without Ableton as well to trigger other […]

algorhythm v 0.1.2 – Overview

In this video we take a look at the TouchDesigner software/plugin I’ve been developing the last months. It’s a tool for audiovisual live performances with easy .tox integration, modulation, effects etc. If you’re interested in collaborating, feel free to reach out! It’s quite heavy for now so it won’t work on the average laptop. Download […]

Drawing with Texture Instancing – TouchDesigner Tutorial 40

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we create a simple generative artwork with Texture Instancing and make it look a bit like a drawing. I noticed I’ve done something very similar before after recording, but I think you’ll still find some nice tricks! I’ll soon be uploading some fresh TOP particle content, stay tuned. Instancing Workshop Series: […]

Image Stacking – TouchDesigner Tutorial 39

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we create a network for easily importing a batch of images from a folder and stacking them onto each other using two main techniques, both including feedback and some basic python. Fractal tutorial (#38) coming soon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCONptu0J1PCrW9YfBtSdqjA/community?lb=UgwM-ys0Z4Fh69AmbYR4AaABCQ —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 01:00 Technique 1 / TOP Setup 04:00 Folder / […]

Moving Through Infinite Space – TouchDesigner Tutorial 37

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we look at how to set up a 3D “world” through which we can endlessy move through. You can use any 3D objects and are not limited to this example. There’s a lot of small tricks so this is not only about the main technique as usual 🙂 Comic Filter Tutorial […]

Make Anything Audio Reactive – TouchDesigner Tips, Tricks and FAQs 12

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we look at how we can use audio data and CHOPs to manipulate a wide variety of sketches. This also works with the audiodevicein. As I quickly touch upon in the video – the input can be anything, not just extracted audio data. MIDI, TDAbleton, Beat CHOP channels work very well. […]

Direction Detection – TouchDesigner + Kinect Tutorial 2

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we look at how to detect the direction a person is walking and create a small system of files and noise which correspond with that movement. I’m using the Kinect v2 but this should work with any other Kinect as well. You can’t see me walking, so just try yourself! —– […]

Generative Brush Stroke – TouchDesigner Tutorial 36

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we create an Ensō, or brush stroke. As it is based on instancing and noise it offers lots of tweaking possibilities. —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 01:12 Setup 03:09 Instancing Network Pt 1 04:56 Roation and Animation 08:20 Instancing Network Pt 2 10:20 Tweaking 15:30 Variation 17:44 Post Displacement 19:10 Outro […]

Comic Filter – TouchDesigner Tutorial 35

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we create a comic look using three different layers: lines, colors/patches and the grid. Tip: To work with an input image with alpha, use the “input” output as an alpha channel in the Reorder TOP. Then select the alpha channel in the color field of the geo to get rid of […]

Audio Analysis Deck – TouchDesigner Tutorial 33

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we create a user interface (UI) using Widgets which includes several audio visualisations such as spectrum and volume. Note: Instead of naming your containers “0_x”, “1_x” you can also use the containers parameter “align order” and set it according to how you wish the order to be like. —– 00:00 Intro […]

2D Collision Detection – TouchDesigner Tips, Tricks and FAQs 11

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we create a component which can detect when objects are on top of each other (colliding). This works for any 2D input with alpha. You could also render a 3D scene and use it there, it just works on the u v axis though. —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 01:23 Setup […]

Interactive Particles – TouchDesigner + Kinect Tutorial 1

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we look at how to create a basic interactive particle system by using the Kinect v2 (works with Azure too), Optical Flow and particlesGPU. We especially have a closer look at the particlesGPU, so you can easily customize the look and behaviour of the particles to your needs. OpticalFlow with Webcam: […]

3D Shape Subdivisions – TouchDesigner Tutorial 34

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we break apart 3D objects likes boxes and spheres by using the point data for instancing and combining this data with noise. Tip: Use a Noise SOP with the input SOPs (make sure to urn off the animation). Inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKo1qPSDO1F/ If you’re wondering why there’s no tutorial 33 – it’s private […]

algorhythm – Bachelor Project Overview

In this video I present the practical part of my Bachelor project. I go over the general functioning and the UI and features in detail. Let me know if you have ideas, suggestions or if you wish to collaborate on this project with me in the future. Thesis as PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15JhtTNhV7n9r0msblZsFpMoWh9XI3z89/view Live Performance (project in […]

Virtual Projections (Prototyping) – TouchDesigner Tutorial 32

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we create a virtual space with walls and 3D objects to simulate projections and installation setups. CGTrader (3D model): https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models Substance Share (textures): https://share.substance3d.com/ Tips: You can also import OBJ! Though you won’t be able to use animated characters. Try using your webcam (Video Device In)! —– 00:00 Intro / Overview […]

Tile Patterns – TouchDesigner Tutorial 31

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we create a generative pattern based on a flexible grid, noise and a map that’s created with a simple feedback loop. Inspiration: https://www.reddit.com/r/generative/comments/kdhidm/tile_quarter_circles_with_color/ IG Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1dSsHisdM/ —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 01:18 The Map 03:47 The Grid 06:30 Texturing With Noise 09:39 Colors 11:11 Tweaking 16:38 Outro —– (Wanted to call […]

Deeper Into Noise – TouchDesigner Tutorial 30

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we have a look at how to use Noise (and the Noise COMP from the palette) to create some cool generative graphics in four examples. —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 01:40 Project 1 – Lines 04:09 Project 2 – Landscape 12:34 Project 3 – Cellular 19:05 Project 4 – Vaporwave 20:22 […]

MIDI Keyboard Visualisation – TouchDesigner Tutorial 29.1

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we use the Event CHOP and Instancing to create an abstract MIDI keyboard visualisation. This is Part 1 of at least two videos covering this topic. My keyboard is the Roland A-800 Pro with 61 keys. Feel free to use this in any way, but please give credit ❤ —– 00:00 […]

Generative Blueprints – TouchDesigner Tutorial 28

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we create a setup for generative floor plans or architectural sketches using Noise and Limit and Edge TOPs. Tip: Also use Blur, Luma Blur and Displace before the edge. New mic so you finally hear all the weird noises I’m making in better quality! —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 02:34 Setup […]

Solar System (Texture Instancing) – TouchDesigner Tutorial 27

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we create a generative solar system using TOP instancing. This is used as an example for texture instancing (using a different texture for each planet/object). —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 01:54 Setup 06:45 Planet Positions 10:26 Planet Scales 11:46 Planet Movement 16:17 Texture Setup 18:30 Texture Instancing 23:50 Tracks 26:27 Sun […]

Internal Audio to TouchDesigner – TouchDesigner Tips, Tricks and FAQs 10

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we route audio from a media player (Spotify, YouTube, iTunes etc.) into TouchDesigner using the freeware VBCable. We also create a custom component so you can reuse this in the future and we create a simple visualisation to get you started. You can also use the Stereo Mix on Windows if […]

Image Instancing – TouchDesigner Tutorial 26

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we convert a 2D texture into 3D geometry using TOP instancing. We also create a reaction diffusion sketch as an example. —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 03:00 Setup 05:40 Grid Creation 09:30 Image Input 17:14 Reaction Diffusion Example 22:24 Composition Of Examples 23:14 Further Possibilities 25:44 Outro —– Reaction Diffusion Material: […]

Organic Growth – TouchDesigner Tutorial 25

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we create a feedback loop to make a structure grow based on noise or images. —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 02:55 Setup 05:58 Main Technique 10:11 Additions 12:05 Image As Base 15:36 Outro —– Diffusion Limited Aggregation Blogpost: https://ciphered.xyz/2020/07/21/cyclic-diffusion-limited-aggregation/ Particle Image Reveal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbBzdBTLOvg Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks […]

Looping Rhythms – TouchDesigner + Ableton Tutorial 4

In this tutorial we dive deeper into the connection of TouchDesigner and Ableton, into building UI’s with widgets and connecting both. We create a custom component with which you can set the tempo of the ableton project and play rhythms that loop instantly fitting to an external song or an audio file. —– 00:00 Intro […]

Pseudo Voronoi – TouchDesigner Tutorial 24

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we create a feedback loop to make a pseudo voronoi structure. This technique can be used in many different ways, this is just one appliance. —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 02:12 Main Technique 06:33 Additional Options 10:10 Outro —– Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks to: AhnthinkgooD, Eric Anderson, […]

Watercolors – TouchDesigner Tutorial 23

In this TouchDesigner tutorial we create a feedback loop to imitate watercolors or ink in water. In the second part of the video we make the project interactive. —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 01:49 Setup 04:27 Feedback 05:58 Slope Explanation Attempt 10:29 Color etc 13:38 Interaction 21:00 Additional Stuff —– paketa12 – Recursive Displace: https://youtu.be/V-h9rNVokqU […]

Instagram Workflow – TouchDesigner Tips, Tricks and FAQs 9

In this TouchDesigner tutorial, we look at how you can convert your videos using the open source software HandBrake for minimum compression. —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 01:00 Movie File Out 03:36 Handbrake 06:55 Upload —– HandBrake: https://handbrake.fr/ Creator Studio: https://business.facebook.com/creatorstudio/ Exporting Tutorial: https://youtu.be/_1r8KLZWZ20 Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks to: Jules Guerin, […]

How To Make A Lyric Video – TouchDesigner Tutorial 22

In this TouchDesigner tutorial, we create a lyric video using two techniques: keyboard in for live playing (plus recording) and the animation COMP for exact timing. —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 01:18 Audio 03:30 DATs Setup 06:49 Tek 1: Keyboard Selection 10:30 Text TOP 14:14 Recording the Keys 16:45 Tek 2: Animation COMP 21:00 Simple […]

19 – Outro – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

Thanks so much for watching this series ❤ Full playlist: Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks to: Jules Guerin, AhnthinkgooD, Eric Anderson, Nikolai Reinke, Rob, Xenia Format, Jeppe Vinum, Teruhisa, Simón Jaramillo Vallejo, hans mortelmans, Yeah, Lloyd Marsden, Théo Balestra, JINGLING YU, Anti Alias, martin kern, Kurtis, csh, connor carnes, Kyle Sklenka, Lora […]

18 – Additional Info – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In this tutorial we look into preferences, errors and shortcuts. —— 00:00 Overview 00:18 Preferences 03:00 Errors 06:29 Shortcuts —— Full playlist: Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks to: Jules Guerin, AhnthinkgooD, Eric Anderson, Nikolai Reinke, Rob, Xenia Format, Jeppe Vinum, Teruhisa, Simón Jaramillo Vallejo, hans mortelmans, Yeah, Lloyd Marsden, Théo Balestra, JINGLING […]

17 – Starting A Project – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In this tutorial, I show how to start a project and “get rid” of the empty canvas. —— 00:00 Overview 00:42 Ranting 05:54 3D scene 12:17 2D scene 14:19 Material —— Full playlist: Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks to: Jules Guerin, AhnthinkgooD, Eric Anderson, Nikolai Reinke, Rob, Xenia Format, Jeppe Vinum, Teruhisa, […]

16 – Instancing – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In this tutorial we work with Instancing, a very powerful technique with which we can create lots of copies of one SOP in an efficient way. —— 00:00 Overview 00:35 Setup 01:30 Explanation / How not to do it 04:58 SOP as base 12:38 CHOP as base 18:33 Audio Spectrum 24:30 TOP as base 28:20 […]

15 – Audio Overview – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In this tutorial, we look at how to work with audio inside TouchDesigner. —— 00:00 Overview 01:20 Audio File In 04:03 Audio Device Out 05:44 Audio Spectrum 08:11 Audio Filter 11:29 Analyze and Basic AV 17:23 Dynamics and EQ 18:59 Audio Movie 19:46 Oscillator —— Audio Tutorial by Matthew Ragan: Full playlist: Files, exclusive content […]

14 – Palette – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In this tutorial, we look at the Palette and how you can add your own components to it. —— 00:00 Overview 01:58 Inbuilt Components 07:37 Probe 10:54 My Components —— Palette Wiki: https://docs.derivative.ca/Category:Palette Full playlist: Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks to: Jules Guerin, AhnthinkgooD, Eric Anderson, Nikolai Reinke, Rob, Xenia Format, Jeppe […]

13 – COMPs – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In this tutorial, we look into COMPs (Components) and some basic examples like Base, Container, Replicator and Animation. —— 00:00 Overview 01:00 Base 09:22 Containers 22:02 Replicator COMP 29:08 Animation COMP 14:25 Samples / Timeslice 20:20 Converting —— Matthew Ragan – Replicators: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcHIkCZ5kPE Widget Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty6pCyTIUyM Animating Camera Movement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKkcYwiqT_g Library of reusable COMPs: https://derivative.ca/community-post/asset/td-initative-library […]

12 – DATs – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In this tutorial, we look into Data Operators (DATs) and some basic examples. —— 00:00 Overview 01:00 Text 03:32 External Editor Setup 04:42 Python 07:45 Execute 13:50 GLSL 15:37 Table 17:40 Convert, MIDI, Keyboard —— Matthew Ragan tutorial series: Full playlist: Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks to: Jules Guerin, AhnthinkgooD, Eric Anderson, […]

11 – MATs – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In these tutorial, we look into Surface Operators (SOPs) and some basic examples, as well as how to set up a render network. —— 00:00 Overview 00:35 Render Setup 01:55 Constant 03:42 Wireframe 05:05 Line MAT 08:10 Phong MAT 16:03 PBR —— Great source for PBR materials (Substance Share): https://share.substance3d.com/ Full playlist: Files, exclusive content […]

09.02 – CHOPs Part 2 – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In these tutorials, we look into Channel Operators (CHOPs) and some basic examples. —— 00:00 Overview 00:26 Keyboard In 00:34 Mouse In 01:23 Math and Filter 06:00 MIDI 10:45 Leap Motion —— Full playlist: Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks to: Jules Guerin, AhnthinkgooD, Eric Anderson, Nikolai Reinke, Rob, Xenia Format, Jeppe Vinum, […]

09.01 – CHOPs Part 1 – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In these tutorials, we look into Channel Operators (CHOPs) and some basic examples. —— 00:00 Overview 00:58 Basic Shapes 07:30 Rendering Setup 16:20 Grid & Noise 19:30 Particles 24:20 Importing —— Full playlist: Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks to: Jules Guerin, AhnthinkgooD, Eric Anderson, Nikolai Reinke, Rob, Xenia Format, Jeppe Vinum, Teruhisa, […]

08.02 – TOPs Part 2 – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In these tutorials, we look into Texture Operators (TOPs) and some basic examples. —— 00:00 Overview 00:20 Noise 11:05 Feedback 09:30 Rectangle 16:40 Color and Level 19:12 Blur 20:40 Edge 22:12 Mirror 23:21 Displace —— What is Feedback?: Full playlist: Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks to: Jules Guerin, AhnthinkgooD, Eric Anderson, Nikolai […]

08.01 – TOPs Part 1 – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In these tutorials, we look into Texture Operators (TOPs) and some basic examples. —— 00:00 Overview 00:27 Movie File In 03:56 Circle 09:30 Rectangle 10:55 Ramp 15:50 Transform 17:45 Compositing 23:40 Text —— Full playlist: Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks to: Jules Guerin, AhnthinkgooD, Eric Anderson, Nikolai Reinke, Rob, Xenia Format, Jeppe […]

07 – Getting Help – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In this tutorial, we look at how you can get help for TouchDesigner apart form this course. —— 00:00 Overview 00:20 Links 02:41 Help for specific operators 04:07 Operator Snippets 05:09 Errors 05:51 Other help / info —— Wiki: https://docs.derivative.ca/index.php?title=Main_Page Forum: https://forum.derivative.ca/ Facebook Help Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TouchDesignerHelp Tutorials: http://alltd.org/ Full playlist: Files, exclusive content and more: […]

06 – Saving and Folders – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In this tutorial, we look at how to save files from TouchDesigner and how to make and structure your folders in the explorer. —— 00:00 Overview 00:15 Saving 03:04 Folders —— Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Full playlist: Special thanks to: Jules Guerin, AhnthinkgooD, Eric Anderson, Nikolai Reinke, Rob, Xenia Format, Jeppe Vinum, Teruhisa, […]

05 – Operators – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In this video, we have a closer look into operators and how they are structured. —— 00:00 OP Structure 04:17 Connecting Operators 09:26 Viewer (Active) 12:28 Parameters —— Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Full playlist: Special thanks to: Jules Guerin, AhnthinkgooD, Eric Anderson, Nikolai Reinke, Rob, Xenia Format, Jeppe Vinum, Teruhisa, Simón Jaramillo Vallejo, […]

04 – Operator Families – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In this tutorial, I go over the diffent types of operators, so called “Operator Families” and breifly explain how you can convert from one to another. —— 00:00 Intro (About Data) 01:00 Operator Menu (OP Create Dialog) 02:22 TOPs (Texture Operators) 03:59 CHOPs (Channel Operators) 05:29 SOPs (Surface Operators) 06:11 MATs (Materials) 06:35 DATs (Data […]

03 – The Interface – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In this tutorial, I go over the interface and talk about the most important parts of it. —— 00:00 Overview 00:40 Menus, Links etc 02:59 Palette 03:47 Panes 06:00 Navigation 08:16 The network 09:39 Timeline —— Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Full playlist: Special thanks to: Jules Guerin, AhnthinkgooD, Eric Anderson, Nikolai Reinke, Rob, […]

02 – Download and Updates – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In this tutorial, I show you how to download and update TouchDesigner. —— 00:00 Overview 00:17 Download 00:30 Licensing Brief 01:14 Updating 02:10 Experimental Versions 02:40 When not to update —— https://derivative.ca/download Full playlist: Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks to: Jules Guerin, AhnthinkgooD, Eric Anderson, Nikolai Reinke, Rob, Xenia Format, Jeppe Vinum, […]

01 – About TouchDesigner – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

In this tutorial, we talk about what TouchDesigner is and what you can with it. —— 00:00 Overview 00:25 Nodes / Operators 02:28 Interoperability (Inputs/Outputs) 03:30 Usecases 05:58 Showcase —— Showcase: https://derivative.ca/showcase There’s also a User Guide available now: https://derivative.ca/UserGuide/Main_Page A few great artists: Home http://www.maotik.com/ https://www.simonaa.media/ http://www.ryoichikurokawa.com/project.html Push 1 stop Full playlist: Files, exclusive […]

00 – Introduction – TouchDesigner Beginner Course

Welcome! This is the first video of my TouchDesigner Beginner Course in which I talk about who I am, why I do this, who this is for and what we’re gonna do. —— 00:00 Overview 00:28 About me 01:25 How I learned 01:58 Why I’m doing this 02:55 Who is this for? 04:20 What you’ll […]

Line MAT Structures – TouchDesigner Tutorial 20

In this TouchDesigner tutorial, we use the Line material to create two simple but very useful examples. —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 01:00 Part I – Setup 04:12 Part I – Basic Shapes 05:30 Part I – Noise, Fractal and animation 09:34 Part II – Setup 11:50 Part II – Line MAT options 15:40 Outro […]

Custom Components & Parameters – TouchDesigner Tips, Tricks and FAQs 8

In this TouchDesigner tutorial, we create a Base Comp with custom parameters, so you can create your own reusable components. —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 01:24 Creating the Network 09:40 Setting up the parameters 15:03 Binding the controls 21:12 Second example / Outro —– Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks to: Jules Guerin, […]

Outrun / Landscapes – TouchDesigner Tutorial 19

In this TouchDesigner tutorial, we look at how to create a landscape that we are moving through. In one of two versions we make the whole thing have this 80s/synthwave/outrun style. Compression is screwing with this a bit :/ Looks a lot better in TouchDesigner. —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 03:02 Part 1 – Landscape […]

Simple VHS Animations – TouchDesigner Tutorial 18

In this tutorial we build 4 of 8 different animations, entirely in TOPs (and CHOPs) and add gradients and grain. Files, exclusive content and more: https://www.patreon.com/elekktronaut Special thanks to: Jules Guerin, AhnthinkgooD, Eric Anderson, Nikolai Reinke, Rob, Xenia Format, Jeppe Vinum, Teruhisa, Simón Jaramillo Vallejo, hans mortelmans, Yeah, Lloyd Marsden, Théo Balestra, JINGLING YU and […]

Slitscan – TouchDesigner Tutorial 21

In this TouchDesigner tutorial, we create a slitscan effect using feedback. It appears to lag in the video but it doesn’t in TouchDesigner, it’s just my camera. —– 00:00 Intro / Overview 01:49 Setup 03:44 Main Effect 11:09 Additional FX —– Francois Vogel: https://www.instagram.com/francois.vogel/ Slit Scan Photography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slit-scan_photography Tolch Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSeIfK-3zo0 Files, exclusive content and […]