# 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 learn 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.
Some of our personal favourites, that immediately take on a project: [ReynBows ](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1uCRjo_wbKpDc-6wgdzKFgAq6iVHh9ea)[NotoTheTalkingBall](https://www.youtube.com/@NotoTheTalkingBall)
[FactorySettings](https://www.youtube.com/@FactorySettings)
[Acrylicode](https://www.youtube.com/@acrylicode "Acrylicode on youtube")
If you're into maths, learn from the master: [Paketa12 ](https://www.youtube.com/user/paketa12) A super different approach, appreciated by some students as it seems more of a 'fine art' way of working: [PPPanik](https://www.youtube.com/@pppanik2040)
[https://alltd.org/](https://alltd.org/) : A great collection of all kinds of Touchdesigner tutorials, there are lots!! **Stuck?** Check out help on: The Forum: [https://forum.derivative.ca/](https://forum.derivative.ca/) Discord: [https://discord.com/invite/senqbr2](https://discord.com/invite/senqbr2) Facebook community (quick to reply!): [TouchDesigner Artist Community (fb)](https://www.facebook.com/groups/235612494392957) [TouchDesigner Help Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/225822177583790) [TouchDesigner Help Group Netherlands](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006478572702131) or contact a Blackbox host!