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Instancing: A Primer with TouchDesigner

Greetings TouchDesigner developers! In today’s post we will be focusing on one of the most popular and beginner-friendly techniques when you’re first diving into TouchDesigner: Instancing. At first, it might sound complex or technical, but it’s really about making your projects more dynamic and efficient. At its core, instancing lets you duplicate objects without bogging down your computer. This article aims to clear up the basics and answer the questions we’ve seen most beginners grapple with. Whether you’re trying to get a clearer picture of what instancing is or looking for ways to improve your projects, we’ve got you covered. […]

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Exploring Immersive Media with TouchDesigner

In the realm of modern media and entertainment, the quest to captivate audiences in immersive experiences has become very competitive. Over the past decade, a powerful tool has increased in popularity, offering boundless creative possibilities: TouchDesigner. Whether you’re curious about virtual reality, interactive art, or projection mapping, TouchDesigner offers so many ways to create memorable experiences. Today we explore the medium of immersive storytelling, and how TouchDesigner can be a useful program to craft immersive media installations and art through imagination and technology. What is Immersive Media? In today’s digital environment, immersive media is changing how stories are told and […]

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Interactive & Digital Art Career: What You Need to Know

In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary art, the fusion of technology and creativity has given rise to the realms of interactive media and digital art. Artists are discovering unique ways to engage audiences, challenge traditional boundaries, and reshape the landscape of artistic expression. Today we’ll take a look at the world of interactive art and digital art, examining what this new era entails, and the practical opportunities it offers for emerging artists. From interactive art installations to projection mapping and media art, you’ll learn the pathways you can take when contemplating a career in this evolving field. What is Interactive […]

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Interactive Art Installations: 6 Inspiring Examples

Interactive art installations are reshaping how we experience creativity. It’s not just about looking at art; it’s about being a part of it and being totally immersed in it. In this blog post, we’ll explore six intriguing examples of interactive art. From digital art that responds to your touch, to collaborations blending human and artificial intelligence, these interactive art pieces offer a unique interaction with contemporary art, where the distinction between viewer and creator becomes less defined. Interactive Art Examples Flowers and People – Dark by Teamlab This interactive artwork is not a prerecorded image played back. Instead, it’s generated […]

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The Overhauled Engine COMP in TouchDesigner

With the release of the 2023.11290 version of TouchDesigner, the Engine COMP received a substantial overhaul, incorporating many workflow-improving features that are sure to make it an even more useful tool for TouchDesigner developers. In this post, we’ll take a look at the improvements and new features that came with the overhauled Engine COMP, including control over initialization and behavior on start, along with improvements to error reporting, available performance information, and more. If you’re not yet familiar with the Engine COMP, take a look at the Engine COMP page in the TouchDesigner documentation. The Engine COMP allows a .tox […]

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