Generative Visuals by Nick + Ray - Open Registration
New to TouchDesigner or curious what all the hype is about? This Day 1 beginner session is a hands-on introduction to TouchDesigner as a real-time visual tool, with a focus on understanding the interface, core concepts, and building your first visual system from scratch.
We’ll start with a guided tour of the software—operators, networks, viewers, and basic workflow—then move quickly into making something fun and visually striking. By the end of the session, you’ll create a classic real-time feedback effect and learn how feedback works as a building block for generative visuals, motion graphics, and interactive systems.
What we’ll cover:
What TouchDesigner is (and what people use it for)
Navigating the interface and networks
Understanding TOPs, CHOPs, and basic data flow
Building a simple real-time feedback loop
Live tweaking and experimentation techniques
Who this is for:
Absolute beginners
Artists, designers, musicians, and technologists
Anyone curious about real-time visuals and generative art
No prior TouchDesigner experience required. Bring a laptop with TouchDesigner installed and a willingness to experiment.
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