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Lillian F. Schwartz-Inspired Visual FX in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Lillian F. Schwartz is a pioneering artist known for her experiments with computer-generated and computer-assisted art starting in the 1960s. Among (many) other projects, Schwartz […]

Generative Ruth Asawa in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Ruth Asawa was an American artist known for her abstract looped-wire sculptures inspired by natural and organic forms. In the continuation of our TouchDesigner artist-inspired […]

Using the Logger COMP in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial The ability to log events is a core component of software development and maintenance, often used while debugging errors or monitoring the status of the […]

Web UIs & TouchDesigner Integration in Pixera Control

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial An immersive experience wouldn’t be complete without interactive show control systems. Whether a permanent installation needs a client control dashboard or a live event needs […]

Body Tracking Orb in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Want to create an interactive look without using a body tracking sensor? In this video, we’ll show you how to use the latest Nvidia body-tracking […]

Using Pixera Media Servers for Immersive Projects

Creating your own timeline and mapping system in TouchDesigner can be tough. This is why media servers are still used extensively on professional projects. One great option for immersive developers are the Pixera Media servers. In this video, we’ll show you why Pixera might be a great choice for your upcoming work and how easy […]

TouchDesigner’s New Installer Quick Guide

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial In this week’s video, we go over the features and capabilities of the New TouchDesigner Installer. We’ll discuss the differences between the Web and the […]

Quick and Easy Bloom in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Have you checked out the new Bloom TOP yet? In this video, we share what you need to know about the new operator! You can […]

Bitwig and TouchDesigner Integration Quick Start

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial There are tons of DAW choices out there but most musical artists end up using Ableton or Bitwig for live performances because of their dynamic […]

Nvidia Body Track CHOP in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Video File Download Link: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Walking_in_the_sands.webm Video Info: Me walking in the waves by sgu18ify, CC Attribution 3.0 Unported License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en New feature alert! With the […]

Ancient Cyprus Pottery Inspiration in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Many new TouchDesigner artists and developers are inspired by other great works artists. In another part of this series, Crystal Jow will take inspiration from […]

Glitchy Trails with GLSL in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Copy ShaderToy GLSL Code From This Link (Glitchy Trails by cutmod): https://www.shadertoy.com/view/4lGGRK As we looked at in a previous video, GLSL is an incredibly powerful […]

3D Stained Glass in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Do you want to do dynamic lighting in 3D in TouchDesigner but don’t know where to start? This video will show you how to use […]

Using AI Image Generation in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Join Ana Estarita in this beginner-friendly tutorial, where we will be integrating AI image generation in TouchDesigner. We’ll delve into the exciting integration of OpenAI’s […]

Smoky Particle Feedback FX in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Get project files here: https://interactiveimmersive.ac-page.com/creating-feedback-particles Feedback, when combined with particle systems, can generate some incredible visual results. With a few operators, you can generate simple […]

Unreal Engine Immersive Experience Tips: API Data from TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Get project files here: https://interactiveimmersive.ac-page.com/unreal-engine-immersive-experience-tricks A common feature of interactive and immersive installations is the visualization of data retrieved from a web API. Whether this […]

Motion Visualization with Kinect v2 in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial With many sensors like the Kinect (and increasingly even less sophisticated hardware) it’s easy to retrieve detailed movement information, but it’s not always easy to […]

Laser Cutting Patterns in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial In this video, we’ll build line patterns with TouchDesigner SOPs and use Illustrator to convert them into an SVG file to send them off to […]

Creating Topography-Inspired Structures in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Get project files here: https://interactiveimmersive.ac-page.com/creating-topography-inspired-structures Nature and natural forms have a long history of inspiring artists and designers alike. Topographic maps, which illustrate elevation levels […]

Immersive Skill Development Guide

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial There are countless platforms in the immersive media field and just about infinite ways of developing your skills. If you’ve read a job application lately, […]

Creating Abstract 3D Sculptures in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Get the project files here: https://interactiveimmersive.ac-page.com/creating-abstract-3d-sculptures-in-touchdesigner Although procedural geometry isn’t often thought of in the same sense as physical sculptural artwork, there’s a lot of […]

Colorful Circles: particlesGPU Basics in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Get the project files here: https://interactiveimmersive.ac-page.com/colorful-circles-particlesgpu-basics Particle systems are a popular and often-requested topic among interactive developers. Their high level of configurability and captivating movement […]

Interfacing Arduino Neopixels with TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial In this video, we’ll create small, interactive candle effects on Arduino and go over an introduction of interfacing TouchDesigner with Arduino over Serial. We’ll begin […]

Audio Reactive 3D Point Clouds in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Get project files here: https://interactiveimmersive.ac-page.com/audio-reactive-point-clouds In this video, Crystal will cover making an audio-reactive point cloud with Instancing in TouchDesigner. This technique was previously shared […]

Foamy Waves with NVIDIA Flex in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Get project files here: https://interactiveimmersive.ac-page.com/foamy-waves-with-NVIDIA-flex Note: The content of this tutorial uses the NVIDIA Flex series of operators, which is only supported under the Microsoft […]

Controlling Virtual Lights in Unreal Engine via OSC from TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Unreal Engine, well known for its association with video games including the Unreal series (for which it was named) and more recently Fortnite, has been […]

Meta Spark for TouchDesigner Creators

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Get the project files here: https://interactiveimmersive.ac-page.com/meta-spark-for-touchdesigner-creators In this tutorial, we’ll create a fun social AR effect using face trackers and gesture detection in Meta Spark. […]

New Grammar of Ornament in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Get project files here: https://interactiveimmersive.ac-page.com/new-grammar-of-ornament In this video, Crystal will cover how to make a generative ornament animation in TouchDesigner. The look is inspired by […]

The Last of Us-Inspired Text Effects in TouchDesigner

Get access to 200+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz Sorkhabi and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial If you’ve seen the popular TV show “The Last of Us”, you’re probably familiar with the title sequence, which features some very cool physarum-like organic […]

Generative Point Clouds in TouchDesigner

It’s time for more point clouds! Although commonly associated with impressively detailed scans of spaces, objects, and terrain, point clouds can be a great source of generative visuals and creative inspiration, especially when you start to generate and animate your own. Taking inspiration from the recent Cyberpunk 2077-Inspired Point Cloud Effect (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV_WLFZCVo4), Jack DiLaura walks […]

Cyberpunk 2077-Inspired Point Cloud Effects in TouchDesigner

Taking inspiration from sci-fi and cyberpunk classics of the past, Cyberpunk 2077 presents a visual aesthetic equally gritty, vintage, and futuristic. The retro-futurist aesthetic is taken even further during certain scenes throughout the game where the main character interacts with a firewall called the Darkwall — the environment transforms into a pixellated, glitchy computer rendering […]

Kinect 2 vs Kinect Azure in TouchDesigner

In this video, Crystal will cover the differences between Kinect 2 and Kinect Azure in TouchDesigner. How do you get one of these devices, how is the technology different, and how do we use the sensor in TouchDesigner? We will build a simple network using displacement TOP to make a fun ghost-like visual. You can […]

Generating Text with GPT3 in TouchDesigner

You’ve probably heard about OpenAI’s GPT3 or its sibling, ChatGPT, as they’ve been making headlines recently about their ability to generate very convincing human-like text. ​​At this point, ChatGPT is only available in a web-based beta, but GPT3 is accessible via an API, and (great for TouchDesigner users!) has its own Python library. ​​In this […]

Muse 2 EEG Device in TouchDesigner

In this video, Crystal will cover how to connect the Muse 2 device into TouchDesigner. The Muse 2 is a EEG device that can track brainwaves. Using OSC ports to get the data, we will build a simple generative animation controlled with the mind. You can find more of Crystal’s work on Instagram: @crystaljowart

John Maeda-style Generative Poster Design in TouchDesigner

John Maeda is a well known designer, artist, and computer scientist who has continually pushed the boundaries of not only disciplinary divisions between art and design, but also the use of the computer as an artistic medium. His series of posters for the Morisawa Inc., a type foundry based in Japan, pushed the boundaries of […]

Geometric Solar Flares with particlesGPU

ParticlesGPU is an amazing tool for working with particle systems in TouchDesigner. As a GPU-based compute shader, it offers higher performance with larger particle counts than previous methods. Since the initial release of the 2022 version of TouchDesigner, many exciting new additions have been made to particlesGPU, including the ability to use forces, a favorite […]

Integrating Stream Deck + in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial In this video, Crystal will show how you can integrate Stream Deck by Elgato into your TouchDesigner workflow. We will use the MIDI plugin to control […]

Creator Session with Gabriel Pulecio

Creating light art installations that merge both digital and analog concepts.

Immersive Designer Gear Guide 2023

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial As year 2022 come to an end, treat yourself to something nice. Crystal from the Interactive & Immersive HQ shares recommends tech, gear, and books that […]

Interactive Edoardo Landi in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Many new TouchDesigner artists and developers are inspired by other great works artist. In another part of this series, Crystal Jow will take you through recreating […]

Refik Anadol Particles in TouchDesigner, Part One – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Refik Anadol is one of the most well known new media artists working today. His artworks often take the shape of immersive installations, which use machine […]

TouchDesigner’s Data Model – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial What separates pro TouchDesigner developers and artists from many intermediates is their ability to move data between different families of operators quickly and easily. While the […]

Holiday Point Cloud Transitions – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Holidays are just around the corner! In this tutorial we will go over how you can transition seamlessly between different 3D point clouds in TouchDesigner. You […]

Early 2000s-style Glitch / Net Art In TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Today, the glitch is probably known mostly as a visual effect applied to images or video (and maybe the vaporwave movement). In the 1990s, it was […]

Generative Dadamaino in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Many new TouchDesigner artists and developers are inspired by other great works artist. In another part of this series, Crystal Jow will take you through recreating […]

Generative Camera Paths in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Animating camera paths can be a tricky process! Creating keyframes can often take a long time and be hard to dynamically edit. One of the great […]

Easy GLSL Chromatic Aberration in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Chromatic Aberration is a cool and commonly used visual effect to add some variety and vintage vibes to clean textures. It’s also very easy to emulate […]

Generative Joy Division Art in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Many new TouchDesigner artists and developers are inspired by other great works artist. In another part of this series, Crystal Jow will take you through recreating […]

How Pros Modify Tools in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial A far too common problem for all interactive and immersive developers is that you’ll have a complex problem to solve but you won’t have the tools […]

Julio Le Parc-style Generative Op Art in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Julio Le Parc is an Argentinian-born artist and sculptor whose work is often associated with the Op Art movement. Since the 1960s, Julio has created a […]

TouchDesigner macOS: 1-week Review & Recommendations – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial TouchDesigner has been available for macOS for a number of years but it never really gets talked about or reviewed. Elburz recently got to try out […]

Interactive Particles with Optical Flow and ParticlesGPU 2022 – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial The feature many developers and artists have been waiting for: optical flow interactivity with particlesGPU 2022! It’s finally here and it gives you the ability to […]

John Whitney-style Oscillating Animation in TouchDesigner

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial John Whitney is one of the pioneers of computer animation, well known for his work both in the commercial and artistic fields. In the 1950s and […]

Carlos Cruz-Diez Style Compositing in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Many new TouchDesigner artists and developers are inspired by other great works artist. In another part of this series, Crystal Jow will take you through recreating […]

TouchDesigner User Interface Tricks – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial TouchDesigner user interfaces have been getting a lot of updates in the 2022 versions which include infrastructure changes and new operators. In this video, we’ll look […]

Ryoji Ikeda-Style Minimalist Digital Art in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Ryoji Ikeda is a well known figure in the world of digital arts for his minimalist visual and sound art projects. His visual works often feature […]

2022 particlesGPU Interactive Forces – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial As we saw in our previous video, the particlesGPU component in the 2022 builds of TouchDesigner is incredibly powerful. One of the most exciting features is […]

NDI Tools for Immersive Experiences – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Immersive experiences and interactive installations can often become really complicated systems. One thing that pros have been using for a while to help them navigate complex […]

TouchDesigner Art Residency Process – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Have you wondered how to approach an art residency project? Crystal Jow goes over her approach to preparing and organizing an art residency project. The video […]

TouchDesigner particleGPU 2022 Update – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Many developers love the power of using the particleGPU component that comes with TouchDesigner. In the latest 2022 update, a lot of features have been improved […]

Zed 2i 3D Scanning in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial The Zed 2i camera is a great device! In our previous video, we did our initial first impressions of what the device can do and how […]

Vera Molnar Style Instancing in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Vera Molnar is a pioneer of computer art and generative art. Pre-dating computers, she created algorithms to create repetitive yet organic geometric shapes. In this series, […]

Isometric Sol LeWitt Wall Drawing in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Sol LeWitt was a well known artist associated with the minimalist and conceptual art movements of the mid 20th century. He worked in a wide variety […]

Zed 2i First Look in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial We’ve all heard whispers that the Zed cameras have great depth sensors and interesting feature sets, but even Elburz had never ended up getting his hands […]

TouchDesigner Art Residency Toolkit – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Every artist or developer has a toolkit they like to use. When traveling to project sites or art residencies, it can be particularly difficult to know […]

Ben Laposky’s Oscilloscope Art in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Ben Laposky was among the first to experiment with using analog computers and electronics to generate artworks in the early 1950s. He is known for creating […]

Reaction-Diffusion Feedback Effects in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Feedback loops are a super interesting technique that can generate all kinds of amazing and sometimes unexpected outcomes. Among those unexpected results is the possibility to […]

Generative Andy Warhol in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial The new Netflix series about Andy Warhol has been exciting many artists about Andy’s works and life. This is a great opportunity to be inspired by […]

The Secret of Feedback Loops in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Feedback loops are amazing yet always seem elusive for TouchDesigner artists. How do we make them? How do we control them? How did adding a single […]

QR Code Photobooth in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Photobooths are classic and time-tested experiences that clients of all sizes love. Even though they’re so popular, they can involve a lot of tricky mechanics when […]

Manfred Mohr-style Generative Art in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Manfred Mohr is one of the early pioneers of generative and algorithmic art, working with computer code to create art in the late 1960s and 1970s. […]

Automatic TOP Cropping in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Cropping is such a vital part of texture processing. Especially when you’re creating dynamic content it can be difficult to constantly figure out how to crop […]

Generative Bridget Riley in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Many new TouchDesigner artists and developers are inspired by the great works of artists of the past. In the second part of this series, Crystal Jow […]

Building a Step Sequencer for VSTs in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 120+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial With the exciting addition of VST support in the recent experimental release of TouchDesigner, you might be looking for an opportunity to start to working with […]

Generative Kandinsky in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 100+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Many new TouchDesigner artists and developers are inspired by the great works of artists of the past. While we might spend much of our time making […]

Custom Depth Map from Kinect & RealSense Point Clouds in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 100+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial It can be difficult to create visual effects with a sensor’s depth map when it’s full of walls, floors, and ceilings. With many of the new […]

Nvidia Flex Emitter and Collision Basics in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 100+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial After working through initial concepts and tools in the previous Flex-focused video, you’re probably ready to start working with the realistic particle-based fluid simulations that Nvidia […]

Nvidia Flex Emitter and Collision Basics in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 100+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial After working through initial concepts and tools in the previous Flex-focused video, you’re probably ready to start working with the realistic particle-based fluid simulations that Nvidia […]

Tactile MIDI Sensors & Generative Content in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 100+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial MIDI is one of the most versatile control signals out there. It’s been used not only for musical devices but also for more abstract controllers and […]

Playing VSTs with MIDI in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 100+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial One of the most exciting parts of VST support in TouchDesigner is being able to generate real-time sound environments using VST synth instruments. The tricky part […]

Nvidia Flex Basics in TouchDesigner – Tutorial

Get access to 100+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Nvidia Flex is an amazing system that allows you make highly scalable particle-based fluid simulations in TouchDesigner. But if you’ve never worked with fluid simulations or […]

Connect TouchDesigner & Max 8 with OSC Tutorial

Get access to 100+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Max 8 is a fantastic environment for working with audio and it pairs wonderfully with TouchDesigner. Connecting the two is easier than you think! In this […]

Vulkan + VSTs + Comments in TouchDesigner Tutorial!

Get access to 100+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial The latest experimental build of TouchDesigner has just been released and is it ever packed with new features! Features that developers have been dreaming about for […]

Instancing Scene with iOS Face Tracking & TouchDesigner Tutorial

Get access to 100+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Creating real-time content scenes with instancing is a great way to achieve compelling results with high performance. Being able to control those scenes and environments using […]

Kinect Azure Point Cloud in TouchDesigner Tutorial

Get access to 100+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial The Kinect Azure is a fantastic new sensor to use for your depth scanning and skeleton tracking purposes. Most people are surprised by how easily you […]

Easy Slitscan in TouchDesigner Tutorial

Get access to 100+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Slitscan effects are incredibly fun and interactive. They can seem a lot harder than they are to build. In this video, Elburz shows you how to […]

Self-typing Text with Python in TouchDesigner Tutorial

Get access to 90+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Most people think Python is just for scripting state machines, parsing data, and other boring tasks! On the contrary, Python can play a fundamental role in […]

Interactive Feedback Painting in TouchDesigner Tutorial

Get access to 90+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial Many new developers and artist have trouble working with feedback loops in TouchDesigner and they can be slightly confusing to setup. Despite that, they’re incredible effective […]

Interactive Particles & Metaballs in TouchDesigner Tutorial

Get access to 90+ hours of TouchDesigner video training, a private Facebook group where Elburz and Matthew Ragan answer all your questions, and twice-monthly group coaching/mastermind calls here: http://iihq.tv/Trial If we had a dollar for every time a client asked for interactive particle systems, we’d be rich! But it can a bit tricky for new […]