# Touchdesigner # Getting & installing Touchdesigner Download Touchdesigner here: [https://derivative.ca/download](https://derivative.ca/download) Check the system requirements & download the right version. Install it as usual. KEy The NON-COMMERCIAL version is free to use, but has limitations on resolution. Sing up (free) to get the keys for install. Check in with the HKUBlackbox if you need to borrow an educational license to unlock certain possibilities. Check the 'enable dongle' or 'codemeter' box during the install for this. # Learning Touchdesigner You can learn Touchdesigner online! The community is 'small' and helpful, to get started check out these resources: The derivative site : [https://derivative.ca/learn](https://derivative.ca/learn) [https://learn.derivative.ca/](https://learn.derivative.ca/) [https://learn.derivative.ca/courses/100-fundamentals/](https://learn.derivative.ca/courses/100-fundamentals/) **Our recommendations:** These are the TDtutorial masters, they cover a super broad spectrum and help you actually understand the basics:
[ elekktronaut.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_WfldiO6HI&list=PLFrhecWXVn5862cxJgysq9PYSjLdfNiHz&index=1 "TD beginner course") bileam tschepe (elekktronaut) [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/nose2bear/videos) playlist Very thorough & clear beginners course to get you started. | [https://interactiveimmersive.io/](https://interactiveimmersive.io/) The Interactive & Immersive Headquarters [youtube playlist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDHui-lxRw0&list=PLpuCjVEMQha9_WchDzqG878GtsJd1uJ5s) The Interactive and Immersive HQ has a mission: Help TouchDesigner freelancers, agencies, artists and designers achieve their artistic visions. | [@acrylicode](https://www.youtube.com/@acrylicode "youtube") In this channel you will teach how to use Touchdesigner as a creative tool. | [https://matthewragan.com/](https://matthewragan.com/) Matthew Ragan [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@raganmd/videos) playlist Very clear & thorough tutorials, that really help you understand what you are doing. |
[Bare\_Conductive.tox](https://bookstack.hku.nl/attachments/42) to use Bare Conductive in TD [more info here](https://bookstack.hku.nl/books/bare-conductive "Bare conductive") | [RadiusCheck.tox](https://bookstack.hku.nl/attachments/43) Creates a virtual point in 3D space and checks the relation between input XYZ. Set the radius in metres Set the XYZ location feed it a live location (XYZ) Outputs Percentage within the radius Outputs InsideBounds Outputs Distance in Metres | tbd | Various Toxes for controlling you LED lights trough DMX can be found here: [bookstack: digital-lighting-control-from-computer](https://bookstack.hku.nl/books/digital-lighting-control-from-computer/page/touchdesigner-tox-for-various-fixtures) | |