Working with video files is a very common (and sometimes frustrating) part of building projects in TouchDesigner. Although there are many settings available to tweak for the playback or rendering of a video within TouchDesigner, one of the most important considerations is the video codec that is used for the file. The codec you choose…
Without a doubt, one of the most inspiring aspects in regards to the TouchDesigner universe is the sense of belonging to an active and powerful community. Not only are collaborations and connections forged but also, it is ultimately a place where virtually infinite resources are freely made available (including our TouchDesigner beginner tutorial series). Among…
The initial stable release of the 2022 version of TouchDesigner was an exciting one for the community, full of great new features to explore (Vulkan! VSTs!). But the new features didn’t stop with that initial release! In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the exciting new updates that have been added to…
One of the most significant thrills when starting your TouchDesigner journey is discovering how effortless it is to access linking capabilities between virtually any modern software and TouchDesigner. Now, if you are a producer, or an audiovisual artist, and you’ve been working with Ableton Live and TouchDesigner (possibly separately,) it is time to step up…
As immersive designers and TouchDesigner developers, it’s important to always be looking for ways to streamline our workflow and improve our skills. In our last ChatGPT post, we explored some of the ways that ChatGPT, a programming helper and learning tool, can be useful for those working in these fields. In this post, we’ll delve…
ChatGPT is an impressive tool that you’ve almost certainly heard about in the news or in blog posts. You’ve also likely seen conversation about it replacing artists, writers, and coders. In this post, I’m going to show you a few ways you can use ChatGPT as a productive helper tool for interactive artists, immersive developers,…
We recently discussed the rise of Virtual Production as one of the most promising fields in terms of audiovisual creation. Without a doubt it’s been a game-changer, and because it’s so deeply technology-driven we could dare to say that its state of the art is ever evolving. So today, in order to keep up with…
Immersive design and creative technologist roles require you to know quite a lot about multiple skills. This can feel overwhelming and frustrating for veteran pros and new talent. In this post, we’ll cover the 6 core competencies we’ve identified that every immersive design and creative technologist needs to be confident in their work. The Depth…
A few weeks ago we had a look at the Open Sound Control protocol and its capabilities to connect a vast array of software through a myriad of interfaces. One of these interfaces previously mentioned is TouchOSC, and today we are going to put together a basic setup for you to start using it in…
It is undeniable how strong of a grip the digital realm holds on the physical one nowadays. At times it is difficult to discern between what is real and what is not, at least in terms of the media we consume. This questioning opens the possibility for the challenging of the mere concept of “reality”…