TouchDesigner for Professional Interactive Design Careers July 2025
Kyle Duffield
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£1500.00
(including tax)Class 1: Foundations of Modular System Design
- 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
Class 2: Strategies for Scalability in Interactive Design
- 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
Class 3: Working with Real-Time Data Inputs
- 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
Class 4: Hardware Integration for Professional Projects
- Connecting external hardware (DMX controllers, Ableton Live)
- Industry workflows for seamless hardware-software integration
- Exercise: Build a system incorporating external hardware
- Class 04 - Slides
- Class 04 - START FILES
- Class-04-TD-Files
- 01-Simple-DMX
- 02-Multiple-DMX-Fixtures
- 03-TD-Ableton
Class 5: Creating Motion-Tracking and Touch Input Systems
- Download Media Pipe
- Class 5 - TD Files
- Motion tracking, touch inputs, and other interactivity techniques
- Case studies of successful interactive installations
- Exercise: Create a motion-tracking prototype
- 00-Using a Camera to Detect Motion
- 01-Simple-Blob-Tracking
- 02-Media_Pipe_Object_Presence
- 03-Media Pipe Note
Class 6: Automating Tasks with Python Scripting
- Class 06 - Slides
- Python scripting for automating tasks and creating custom tools
- Using scripts to optimize workflow in professional settings
- Class-06-Files
- API-Tutorial-Final
- 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
- Exercise: Develop a Python script for a specific industry scenario
- Intro to Python Files
Class 7: Integrating Arduino and Electronics
- Class-07-Slides
- Class-07-Files
- Download - Arduino Software
- 01 - Introduction and Electronics Theory
- 02 - Digital-Out-LED-Blink
- 03 - Troubleshooting
- 04-PWM-Output
- 05 - Digital Input Pushbutton
- 06 - Analog-Input-Trimpot
Class 8: Integrating Arduino And Electronics (PT-2) & Advanced Interaction techniques
- Designing systems for reliable execution: latency, user experience, responsivity
Class 9: Building Interactive Control Panels for Professional Projects
- Class 09 TD Files
- Overview of control panels for different use cases (e.g., show control, VJing, installations, generative systems, and cue management).
- Hands-on exploration of existing tools like Scene Changer, TDMorph, and community-developed frameworks
- 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.
- Download TD Morph
- 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
Class 10: Creating Custom Solutions and Deliverables for Clients
Class 11: Portfolio Guidance + Final Project Open Q&A
Class 12: Showcasing Interactive Design Work