TouchDesigner for Professional Interactive Design Careers April 2025

Learning outcomes

Example TouchDesigner Files

01-Dataflow-Binding-Reference-Export

02-Using-Base-COMP

03-Using-Container-COMP

04-COMP-Parameter-Binding

05-Creating-Custom-Components

06-Using-Toxs-For-Sharing-Modules

01-Video-Mixer-Backend

02-Blending-Between-Components

03-Dynamic-Containers-Replicators

Example TouchDesigner Files

Assignment: Build a modular component for use in our Mixer

Download links for loopMIDI, OSC Pilot and CommsKit

Class 3: Working with Real-Time Data Inputs

Class 03 - Slides

Class 03 - Start Files

Class 03 - TD Files

01. Build an audio analyzer

02. Audio Analyzer Tool

03. Virtual MIDI

04. Connecting MIDI Interfaces

05. MIDI in Map

06. Connecting with OSC

Connecting external hardware (DMX controllers, Ableton Live)

Industry workflows for seamless hardware-software integration

Class 04 - Slides

Class 04 - START FILES

Class-04-TD-Files

Exercise: Build a system incorporating external hardware

01-Simple-DMX

02-Multiple-DMX-Fixtures

03-TD-Ableton

Download Media Pipe

Class 5: Motion-Tracking

Class 05 - TD Files

Motion tracking, touch inputs, and other interactivity techniques

00_Motion_Detection

01_Simple_Blob_Tracking

02_Media_Pipe_Object_Presenece

03_Media_Pipe_Note

Case studies of successful interactive installations

Class 06 - Slides

Python scripting for automating tasks and creating custom tools

Using scripts to optimize workflow in professional settings

Exercise: Develop a Python script for a specific industry scenario

Class 06 - TD-Files

TD Files - API Tutorial Live Session

01-Introduction

02-Demo

03-Extensions

04-Private-Functions

05-Finishing-Up-Extensions

06-Extensions-For-Control-Panels

07-Managing-Control-Panel-Pages

08-Dynamic-Instancing

09-Render-Picking-and-Finishing-Up

Download Software

Class 8 - Slides

Class 8 - TD Files

Section 1 - Introduction-Electronics-Theory

Section 2 - Digital-Out-LED-Blink

Section 3 - Troubleshooting

Section 4 - PWM-Output

Section 5 - Digital-Input-Pushbutton

Section 6 - Analog-Input-Trimpot

Designing systems for reliable execution: latency, user experience, responsivity

Industry insights into delivering high-quality interactive projects

Download Files and Kinect Video Data

01 - Kinect Input

02 - A 3D Rendering Setup with Kinect

03 - PBR Rendering with kinect pointcloud data

04 - Kinect Tracking via the Kinect CHOP

Class 10 - TD Files

Overview of control panels for different use cases (e.g., show control, VJing, installations, generative systems, and cue management).

Exercise: Build a basic control panel tailored to a specific purpose, incorporating external tools and frameworks as needed.

Discussion: Analysing lessons learned from using external tools and applying them to custom designs.

Section 01 - Modifying our Mixer

Section 02 - Building Our Renderer

Section 03 - Post Effects

Section 04 - Audio Analysis

Section 05 - TD Morph

Section 06 - Exploring Visuals

Assignment: Refine and test an interactive system

Hands-on exploration of existing tools like Scene Changer, TDMorph, and community-developed frameworks

Techniques for designing user-friendly and reliable UI for interactive systems.

Strategies for integrating and scaling components into a cohesive control panel (e.g., handling scene switching, cues, and playback).

Exercise: Finalize and document a professional-grade control panel tailored to an industry-specific application.

Deliverable: Prepare project deliverables (UI mockups, functional demos, and technical documentation) for potential clients or employers.

Class 11 - TD Files Non-Commercial

01_Introduction

02_the_canvas

03_control_panel_layout

04_feed_mapping

05_td_morph

06_UV_to_points

07_perspective_uvs

09_timer_chop

08_timeline

Presenting interactive projects for job applications or portfolios

Peer and instructor feedback to refine project delivery

Exercise: Showcase your work in a professional format

Opportunity and Festival Community Google Doc :)