Instancing for Generative Art in TouchDesigner – On-demand
Level: Beginner – intermediate
Working with Instancing in TouchDesigner offers a vast variety of possible inputs and outcomes. In this workshop series, we’ll look at how to use SOPs, CHOPs and TOPs to create generative 2D and 3D textures, landscapes and shapes and how to include audio in your Instancing network.
Session Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session a successful student will be able to:
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Fully understand the concept and the possibilities of Instancing
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Use different data formats as a base for instancing
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Create generative 2D and 3D textures in TouchDesigner
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Include audio in the Instancing network
Session Study Topics
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The Copy SOP and SOP instancing
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CHOP and TOP instancing with focus on TOPs
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Rendering and Shading
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Simple audio integration into Instancing
Requirements
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A computer and internet connection
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TouchDesigner latest version
About the workshop leader
Bileam Tschepe aka elekktronaut is a Berlin based artist and educator who creates audio-reactive, interactive and organic digital artworks, systems and installations in TouchDesigner, collaborating with and teaching people worldwide.
TouchDesigner meetup 17th April – Audio visualisation
Date & Time: Saturday 17th April 5pm – 7pm UK / 6pm – 8pm Berlin
Level: Open to all levels
Join the online meetup for expert talks on audio visualisation. Meet and be inspired by the TouchDesigner community.
The meetup runs via Zoom. The main session features short presentations from TouchDesigner users. Breakout rooms are created on the spot on specific topics, and you can request a new topic at any time.
The theme for this session is Audio visualisation, hosted by Bileam Tschepe with presentations from the community.
In the breakout rooms, you can share your screen to show other participants something you’re working on, ask for help, or help someone else.
Presenters:
Requirements
- A Zoom account
- A computer and internet connection
Berlin Code of Conduct
We ask all participants to read and follow the Berlin Code of Conduct and contribute to creating a welcoming environment for everyone.
Supported by
Introduction to beat detection and audio-reactive visuals in TouchDesigner – On demand
Level: Beginner
TouchDesigner is a powerful tool for creating live performances, installations, real time visuals and complex digital systems. In this workshop you’ll learn the basic functioning of three node-types and how to use them to analyse audio, use the data to manipulate graphics and how to organize and navigate your TouchDesigner network.
Session Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session a successful student will be able to:
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Input audio into TouchDesigner
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Extract relevant data from input sources
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Use data to manipulate graphics
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Create simple generative visuals
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Navigate the TouchDesigner network
Session Study Topics
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Audio input sources
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Beat detection (frequency analysis, timesclicing etc.)
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Creation and manipulation of generative visuals
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Network organisation
Requirements
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A computer with internet connection
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A web cam and mic
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A three button mouse or to configure Apple Track Pad appropriately
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TouchDesigner (free version suffices https://derivative.ca/download)
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If your on Mac please check TouchDesigner can run on your system (i.e. has basic GPU requirements such as Intel HD4000 or better)
About the workshop leader
Bileam Tschepe aka elekktronaut is a Berlin based artist and educator who creates audio-reactive, interactive and organic digital artworks, systems and installations in TouchDesigner, collaborating with and teaching people worldwide.