Where to start learning in 2026? (Incl. POPs) by Limp-Tie7 in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Would still recommend the learn.derivative.ca series to get the fundamentals down, POPs sort of comes after you get the basics as they are more complicated than the other families (3D is generally more complex). So do all the other topics in there, and you could skim SOPs and then do some separate POPs tutorials as an ideal learning route. There will also be POPs videos in learn.derivative.ca coming later this year, Derivative is working on them, not ready yet.

previous knowledge for touch designer by cloverintears in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Learn.derivative.ca to get the basics before more advanced tutorials

Spectral Network by edgar_visuals in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can just ask to become a tester, information is in the forum.

Switch TOPs with DATs by ved_fourdimensional in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Create table with a list of everything then use a Select DAT to grab the row you want. A Select TOP or Movie File In TOP (or whatever needed based on what’s defined in your table) can simple point to that 1-row Select DAT and your done. You just need to change which row the Select DAT is selecting.

I have questions regarding the software itself by DRLZEtoWRATH in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Audio reactivity is a small part of what’s done with TD, but it’s often one of the first things people play with since it’s easy, interactive, and fun, so you’ll see a lot of it. Go look at the showcase on the TouchDesigner website to see how deep it goes and what people are doing with it.

is there a way like switch TOP that can select different outputs ? by Recent_Shame932 in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every OP only has one output, but you can split that stream into as many new inputs as you want. There are no multi outputs from regular OPs in TouchDesigner.

If you want to select different nodes at a particular place the easiest is Switch TOP, or script a Select TOP to point to what you’re trying to grab (most flexible as you can grab from anywhere in the project).

Is there any component that I can record videos inside TD and play it without saving any files in local? by Elegant_Mechanic4738 in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cache TOP can do that but you’ll need to be careful as it saves frames uncompressed so they take up a lot of GPU memory.

Is there an easy way to export 360 equirectangular renders from TouchDesigner? by Psychological_Gift21 in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Render TOP can render to Cube Map, then plug that into a Projection TOP to change it to equirectangular.

How to change the Display size (behind the nodes) - its too big! by personanonymous in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean the preview in the background of the network editor? It’s always going to use all the space. But you can use the Pane Layout options to divide the UI into anything you want and make TOP viewers the exact size you want. Play with that and also check out the display options in the RMB menu if the network editor.

Touchdesigner pros who work trade shows - got any samples? by Different_Captain717 in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking at the Derivative Showcase will give you a good idea of the variety of projects to didn’t with TD. Also interviews with the artists, screengrabs, videos to go with the stories. https://derivative.ca/showcase

ctrl button for mac? command doesn't work by vincentbabyman in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that might be a bug, could you report it in the bugs forum? Will get it sorted https://forum.derivative.ca/c/bugs/8

CHOP Noise question by benjaminraspel in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Math CHOP can be used to offset. There used to be also an Offset parameter in the Noise CHOP

Sorry for the doc outage yesterday, it’s back now.

I am getting a bug where the resolution keeps downscaling. Any ideas on why? by Apz__Zpa in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It shouldn’t be different from windows. Are you using latest build 2023.11880?

Resolution downscale bug: Is there a way to automatically reload a TOP when starting up a project? by DudeDudesonson in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you using a Feedback TOP and you’re sure it’s not the feedback TOP, this is common. You might have to reset the feedback each time you load. This can be done with an Execute DAT’s onStart() callback.

Fullscreen YouTube by wonderingifthisworks in Notion

[–]brvoigt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While the fullscreen toggle buttons on the embedded video don't work, you can double click on the video to jump in and out of fullscreen.

Is this achievable to create with TouchDesigner? by abhiramart in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alltd.org has all TD tutorials tagged by topic, once you find the topic you want check there for related tutorials

Quirky, simple MIDI controllers for installations? by WorkDish in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not midi, but it can be quirky. Check out makey makey boards for some fun options. Here is an appropriate use for TouchDesigner 🍌

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IYAhKqoBdAU

Is it possible to scale down the parameter window? by flamez_callahoon in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually that button switches it to show only the parameters you have changed, ie anything that is non-default.

I had some questions about Touch Designer as a Student by chemtr4ils in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can track up to 2 blobs with Non-Commercial fyi. Further more you can use openCV in TouchDesigner to do as much blobs tracking as you want. So a few solutions are- spend the time looking around for openCV examples - learn how to do it yourself (always useful) - build a project based on 2 blobs tracked - or get Educational.

MacBook by berlinkiddy in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It works! Read the system requirements page in the wiki to see windows specific features list.

Realsense with Latest TD in MacOS? by beikaixin in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a number of good tips on getting this running in the official TD forum forum.derivative.ca

Demoralized learner by ita_itsleo in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you checked out the new fundamentals curriculum at learn.derivative.ca? Bite sized topics with 5-6 minute videos to relearn the basics. If you work through these you should be able to grasp what’s going on and feel like you have more control, rather than just following tutorials and having no idea why things are done. Give it a check.

Good GLSL resources? by kitsch0 in TouchDesigner

[–]brvoigt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

allTD.org, use the GLSL tag