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Become a World-Class Immersive Design, Creative Technology, and TouchDesigner Professional

Get 100+ structured courses, expert coaching, live workshops, and a professional community in one HQ PRO membership.

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“After just a few months in The HQ PRO, I had my first projection mapping show at the SAT dome in Montreal! Since then, I’ve gone on to showcase my TouchDesigner work both at home and internationally. I could not have done it had it not been for the training, guidance, community, and encouragement I’ve received In The HQ PRO.”

Nora Gibson — Creative Developer of Immersive, Choreographic, and Interactive Experiences

Learn TouchDesigner, Immersive Design, and Creative Tech 10x Faster Through Our On-Demand Training Platform

If you’ve wanted to create installations that use GPU particle systems, volumetric lighting, and multi-composite operators…

Build dynamic 3D interactive installations that can scale to multi-touch and virtual reality without changing anything about your setup…

Or get clients who pay you $1,500 a day for your services (with the right skills, this is very realistic)…

You’re in the right place!

In The Interactive & Immersive HQ PRO training platform, we teach you how to do all of the above and more.

Our team of globally recognized Instructors – including Elburz Sorkhabi, Josue Ibañez, and Matthew Ragan – share everything you need to become an in-demand, world-class interactive tech, immersive media, and TouchDesigner professional.

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You need more than (just) content creation

The training we provide is different from anything you’ve ever seen. That’s because most resources focus solely on content creation. We teach you all the basics, but also go deeper, covering technique, systems engineering, hardware and software integration, application development, and business skills, in addition to how to create beautiful content. All in interesting and easy to consume guides.

When we say deep, we mean it – our training platform consists of over 100 on-demand, full courses (300+ hours of content).

Through The HQ PRO training platform, you’ll get the skills you need to create high-end, big-budget projects in the real world – not just make pretty designs in your basement.

And you’ll develop these skills 10x faster than you would if you were trying to learn on your own.

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A CLEARER WAY THROUGH TOUCHDESIGNER

Learning Paths: Choose the kind of work you want to build.

The hardest part of learning TouchDesigner isn’t always finding another tutorial. It’s knowing where to begin, which skills belong together, and what to learn next.

When every lesson stands alone, you can end up:

  • Learning an effect without the foundations to adapt it.
  • Jumping into a complex project before you know which skills it requires.
  • Spending your learning time choosing the next video instead of building understanding.

HQ PRO Learning Paths give you a place to start. Begin with foundations relevant to your goal, then follow a deliberate progression into the creative and technical skills behind it. See how the pieces connect instead of guessing what comes next.

Live Visual Performer: Audio, Ableton & VJ SystemsIllustration of an audio-reactive visual performance setup with a controller, speakers, and projected light.Build an audio-reactive performance system and develop an intentional visual language for live work. Follow a sequence through TouchDesigner foundations, audio analysis, real-time visuals, Ableton, control workflows, video hardware, and VJ systems.Explore this Learning Path
Progression

Foundations → Audio-reactive visuals → Content systems → Ableton and control → Live video and VJ setup

Creative Technologist Integration BuilderConceptual illustration of a sensor controller feeding a node-based visual system, a real-time 3D scene, and a projected installation.Build TouchDesigner systems that connect code, web data, microcontrollers, sensors, lighting, video hardware, control protocols, and Unreal Engine. Start with shared foundations, then develop the integration skills behind connected creative-technology projects.Explore this Learning Path
Progression

Foundations → Python → Data and APIs → Sensors and control → Lighting and video → Unreal and project building

Projection Mapping & LED Installation DesignerIllustration of red and white projected contours wrapping a freestanding ribbed sculpture, with separate LED lighting at its base.Build projection-mapped and LED-based spatial installations. Follow a sequence through foundations, projection design, 3D and mapping, content and signal systems, LED workflows, spatial audio, rendering, and reliable deployment.Explore this Learning Path
Progression

Foundations → Projection design → 3D and mapping → Content and signals → LED and spatial audio → Deployment

Production-Ready TouchDesigner SystemsIllustration of an orderly graphite production-control rack with routed cables and green status lights.Develop the Python, architecture, optimization, hardware, and deployment skills needed to turn TouchDesigner prototypes into maintainable systems for real installations.Explore this Learning Path
Progression

Foundations → Python and architecture → Workstations and hardware → Optimization → Deployment → Multi-machine systems

Generative Visual Artist / Real-Time Visual DesignerIllustration of flowing sea-glass particle light across suspended translucent mesh in a spacious gallery.Create a cohesive body of original real-time visual work through compositing, procedural geometry, particles, point clouds, GLSL, SDFs, and polished rendering. Start with shared TouchDesigner foundations, then develop the visual and technical range to move beyond isolated effects and build work with a stronger creative identity.Explore this Learning Path
Progression

Foundations → Design and compositing → Procedural geometry and particles → Point clouds → GLSL and SDFs → Polished real-time visuals

Choose Your Own Adventure with 100+ TouchDesigner & Creative Tech Courses

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The HQ PRO gives you the freedom to explore across disciplines, follow your curiosity, and focus on what is most relevant to the work in front of you —without committing to one of the other five Learning Paths.

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Project Architecture for Pros

Take on more advanced projects and reduce development cycles with streamlined, collaboration-focused architectures.

(Value: $150)

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Creating Flawless Installations

Eliminate tearing, stuttering, and judder, choose perfect hardware, and get undocumented nVidia Quadro driver tuning.

(Value: $150)

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Turn on God Mode with GLSL

Create 3D installations on a massive scale, work with high-density point clouds, and manipulate complex geometry in real time.

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Python Advanced

Playback systems, state machines, network controls, algorithmic systems, and full installation customization.

(Value: $150)

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Media Art: History & Practice

Journey through critical developments in art and technology. Build a strong foundation for artistic concepts.

(Value: $150)

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Notch Integration in TouchDesigner

Create real-time 3D graphics in Notch and control them inside TouchDesigner as native content.

(Value: $150)

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Introduction to Unreal Engine

Niagara particles, OSC/TCP communication, NDI/Spout textures, and content environments from TouchDesigner.

(Value: $150)

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Design Fundamentals

Form, colour theory, typography, grid layouts, and expression for interactive & immersive experiences.

(Value: $150)

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Projection Mapping 101

The entire projection mapping pipeline from content creation through projector setup, calibration, and 3D mapping.

(Value: $150)

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Designing Immersive Audio

Music and sound design for immersive experiences across concept, design, and production phases.

(Value: $150)

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Controlling TD with OSC & MIDI

Touch interfaces, MIDI devices, and advanced bidirectional communication between controllers and TouchDesigner.

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Plus 100+ More Courses!

New TouchDesigner tutorials and courses added every month.

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Ask Matthew Ragan & Our Creative Technology Consultants Anything, Anytime in The HQ PRO Community

Need urgent help with a gig?

In The Interactive & Immersive HQ PRO, you’ll have one-on-one, unfiltered access to Matthew Ragan and our creative technology consultants every single day.

Looking for career advice and mentorship?

In The HQ PRO, our coaches answer every single one of your questions. Discussion threads in our group often span multiple paragraphs, delving deep into the issue at hand so that you not only get a solution, but that you understand the solution and become comfortable with problem solving going forward.

Have a specific technical challenge you can’t seem to solve?

If you normally go to forums and public help groups for guidance, you know that you’re not guaranteed to get an answer. And when you do get help, it’s often incomplete and from a source that may or may not have professional experience working in the interactive tech and immersive media industry.

You’ve come to the right place.

In addition to working with Matthew Ragan and our creative technology consultants, you’ll be joining an exciting community of over 200 other TouchDesigner pros eager to share knowledge. It’s a place for all of us to get above the noise and have high-level industry and artistic conversations.

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Join Accelerator Sessions, Live Workshops with World-Class Professionals, Twice Per Month

How cool would it be if you could transfer the secrets of world class immersive design and creative technology developers directly into your brain?

That’s the idea behind “The Accelerator Sessions.”

Join us for twice-monthly workshops with some of the best artists and developers in the business.

Dubbed “Accelerator Sessions,” these masterclasses feature top pros sharing their best strategies, secrets, tools, and interesting tricks they’ve gained over years of working on world-class installations. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of every session.

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Your Guides

Not Influencers—Working Pros With Real-World Reps

Elburz

Elburz Sorkhabi

Author of An Introduction to TouchDesigner. IBM, AMEX, VISA, Burj Khalifa, McDonald’s, Michael Kors.

Matthew

Matthew Ragan

20+ years educator/engineer. MSG Sphere, MGM, Apple, Facebook, Obscura Digital, Art on theMART.

Josue

Josue Ibañez

Co-founder Cocolab. OFFFMX. Multi-time featured artist on MSG Sphere.

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Who It’s For…

Complete Beginners

We’ve helped students who are aspiring artists who didn’t even know what a USB port was develop the skills necessary to create installations showcased in internationally renowned galleries. If you’re a beginner, passionate, and willing to work hard, The HQ PRO can give you the technical and creative skills you need.

Studios, Agencies, Freelancers

Whether you’re just starting your own business or looking to grow your existing practice, The HQ PRO is for you. Our instructors have been very successful in their own studio or freelance businesses, and will provide you with all the guidance and training you need to succeed as an independent creative leader.

Intermediate & Advanced Professionals

Use the tools, training, and guidance you gain to demand a higher salary, get promoted, and attain a greater level of creative responsibility and autonomy. The HQ PRO offers an unparalleled opportunity to hone your skills, solidify your expertise, and take full control over your professional life.

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What Others Say

After They Join

Portrait of Nora Gibson in red glasses

“After just a few months in The HQ PRO, I had my first projection mapping show at the SAT dome in Montreal! Since then, I’ve gone on to showcase my TouchDesigner work both at home and internationally. I could not have done it had it not been for the training, guidance, community, and encouragement I’ve received In The HQ PRO.”

Nora Gibson

Creative Developer of Immersive, Choreographic, and Interactive Experiences

Jack

“Direct access to top industry professionals can’t be understated. An experience unlike any other.”

Jack DiLaura

Creative Technologist & Freelancer

Crystal

“I reached my career goals thanks to The HQ. Tools and confidence to achieve my dreams.”

Crystal Jow

Experiential Media Artist

Aristotle

“The coaching expanded my practice and gave me confidence. The HQ’s impact was immediate.”

Aristotle Roufanis

Founder, Worksofar

Dominique Davis

“Hired to run the Fortnite World Cup live show. Six months of what would have taken five years.”

Dominique Davis

Lead Creative Technologist at Psychojelly

Hal

“Micro lessons woven into macro techniques — highly productive holistic learning.”

Hal Lovemelt

CEO, Feedback Video

How HQ PRO Compares to the Other “Obvious” Paths

If you’re serious about immersive work, you’ve probably considered (or tried) one of these routes already: Formal higher education, YouTube / Patreon creators, or figuring it out on your own. Here’s how they actually stack up.

Higher Education

❌ Multi-year commitment before you can apply what you learn

❌ Expensive tuition for broad, slow-moving curricula

❌ Heavy theory, light real-world deployment

❌ Little exposure to current tools, pipelines, and industry realities

❌ Minimal mentorship once class ends

❌ Rarely teaches how to actually ship professional systems

YouTube / Patreon Creators / Influencers

❌ Often taught by folks who have shipped very few – often small – real-world projects

❌ Fragmented tutorials with no clear path

❌ Optimized for views, not outcomes

❌ Focus on tricks, not systems

❌ No accountability, no feedback, no context

❌ You learn what to do, not why it breaks in the real world

❌ Great for inspiration — unreliable for professional growth

The Interactive & Immersive HQ PRO

✅ Built specifically for real-world immersive and interactive work

✅ Structured learning that shows how everything fits together

✅ Goes beyond content creation into systems, integration, and delivery

✅ Taught by working professionals shipping real projects to the biggest clients in the world

✅ On-demand training you can apply immediately

✅ Ongoing mentorship when you hit real problems

✅ Designed to collapse years of trial-and-error into months

HQ PRO isn’t trying to replace university. And it’s not trying to compete with YouTube.

It exists because neither of those actually teaches you how professional immersive systems get built, deployed, and defended in the real world.

That gap is exactly what HQ PRO fills.

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We believe so strongly that The HQ PRO can change the lives of TouchDesigner developers that if you’re not satisfied for any reason, just email us and we’ll give you 100% of your money back within 30 days of purchase. No questions asked.

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✅ Access The HQ PRO Training Platform, which contains 100+ Full TouchDesigner Courses (Over 300 Hours of Content)

✅ Join 1000+ TouchDesigner Developers In The HQ PRO Community, Where Our Coaches Answer Questions Daily

✅ Complete The Immersive Design and Creative Technology Mini-Degree

✅ Attend 2 Live Accelerator Session Workshops Per Month

✅ Get The Only Formal Credentials Available for TouchDesigner Professionals Through Our Certification Programs

✅ There’s No Commitment – Cancel Anytime Before Your Trial Ends and You Won’t Pay Anything

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