Absolute Beginner TouchDesigner | From Zero to Hero with Examples and Assignments

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TouchDesigner is a node based visual programming language for real time interactive multimedia content. These videos are beginner level and we'll soon record new tutorials which are a little more complex but with rewarding results. If you have any suggestions, please let us know in the comments.

0:00 Introduction
1:11 Download
2:12 The Interface
7:40 TOP Operators
15:47 First Assignment TOPs
21:43 Second Assignment TOPs
26:25 Third Assignment TOPs
30:52 CHOP Operators
39:48 Fourth Assignment CHOPs
45:22 Fifth Assignment CHOPs
47:10 COMP Operators Introduction
49:30 SOP Operators
54:46 Other COMPs
57:43 Sixth Assignment SOPs
1:07:57 MAT Operators
1:09:00 Seventh Assignment SOPs
1:11:08 DAT Operators
1:26:32 The official TD Documentation for Python
1:30:55 COMP Operators
1:37:05 Instancing
1:48:34 Audio in TouchDesigner
1:54:56 Operator Transformations
2:09:32 Outro

[Dolmens_Art]

I've watched a lot of videos on Touch Designer, and this is by far the best one in terms of educating people as to how to use these operators creatively -- very professional style course, the assignments are an excellent touch.

[AngelCorrales-nk]

I have no words to describe my grateful to you for sharing this knowledge. god bless you

[hoodwinkedDaDon]

I LOVE THE

Such a fantastic tutorial

[wallinsbarnet]

Learning TD from this tutorial was an absolute pleasure. What a cohesive, pedagogical masterpiece! Loved the ambient music in the background, so good for focus.

[siboneyandandy]

I think this is the first tutorial i've watched (on anything) that I haven't put on 1.5x speed. Amazingly thorough, and really enjoyed the challenge of the Assignments.. Although I rarely created them the same way as the proposed solution, I'd learn something whilst recreating them, and then backtracking through the steps of the actual solution was really informative.
Thank you Acrylicode - I will be signing up via Patreon ✌🏻

[panna.exe_]

I've been struggling with tons of partial tutorials and had obscure ideas about each component - this one makes everything clear and organised in my brain. Thank you for such a wonderful tutorial x

[nioniostopmo]

it feels like bmo is giving me a tutorial, it feels so warm. thank you a lot

[claudiapearl]

I found this very difficult for an absolute beginner. I had to slow the playback to 0.5 and pause frequently because everything happens so fast. I have been working with graphic design software for 20 years but failed the first two assignments as found them to be too hard - specifically the order of connecting the operators. I was able to understand what each of them does but figuring out what goes where is hard. So the other assignments I didn't even bother with. I appreciate you did this tutorial and put it here for free as I now know I need to find a live class or a more in-depth online course to be able to understand TD properly. So if anyone else is struggling with this - you are not alone and you are definitely not stupid. Thank you for this free resource, it really helped me.

[frenklivjero]

This was honestly the best tutorial to describe all Operator Classes and Technical Process for creating and manipulating 2/3D Visuals in Touch Designer.

I've seen a lot of other videos but for me sincerely it was the best approach. There is too much information that u are trying to put in only 2 hours so i took it slowly :P, i just personally enjoyed the clarity of your explenation while executing each step. Doing the assignements gave me a bit more confidence with the program, while making me feel more confortable and relaxed when thinking about the future of my creative thought.

I'm at the point of creating my first audio/visual performance using TDAbleton, my Live Set is ready and i already established the connection between the two programs. This was exactly what i was looking for. Being able to be creative with what i am receiving from my Ableton Live Set is such a gamechanger after your condensed tutorial.

Thank you so much and keep it up with your amazing work 😊

[artemidarobo]

Awesome tutorial! You’re voice gives me calmness vibes which really helps concentrate!! Thanks for the free info you’re spreading ! 💪👏

[muitosabao]

Doing this together with my girlfriend, this is great. The assignments are fun! Thanks.

[Synth-PatchesCom]

I've seen lot of TD tutorials and this one is the most clear and well created. Congrats and thank you. Excellent job.

[gabrielbernardoni]

Guys, I really appreciate this, I’m really happy. Thanks for your time and your passion. Hope one day I return it back! Abrazos.

[itstherealwon]

amazing tutorial. learn by doing is the best way to learn and this tut is so easy to follow.

[jibberish]

Brilliant!

I've watched all of the full courses Bileam and Elburz and wasn't sure if I should go for a third but I'm so glad I did as this is amazingly good. Congrats on packing all that into 2 hours. Stunningly good. Thanks 🙂

[laurentsauvagnac]

amazing introduction to Touch Designer. assignments arent easy but even if you don't find the perfect answer, it forces you to dive into the subject. it's greatly done, and its a real help. thank you. following you !

[ChrisChoiThird]

The best beginner's tutorial so far. I really appreciate it.

[slavig]

AMAZING Tutorial!
Indeed I've seen a lot other tutorials, but this one at max efficiency!!!!
Thank you!!

[snzyG]

This tutorial is amazing! The explanations are simple and clear, and it is so easy to follow along! I'm so happy I discovered this!

[vocalfalling]

I'm working through your tutoial, I've now finished assignment five. I imagine I will do the rest of the tutorial over some days. It's a really excellent tutorial, thank you so much. The assigments are also so great for solidifying and understanding, even when you get them wrong, or maybe especially so. I'm taking my time, and doing some extra variations on the assignemtns and playing with things as I go, to help me understand. It's also really fun. Thank you so very much. 🙏🙌💛