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/UserGuide/First_Things_to_Know_about_TouchDesigner
https://learn.derivative.ca/
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:
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elekktronaut.com |
Pao
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Very clear & thorough tutorials, that really help you understand what you are doing. |
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Okamirufu Vizualizer
This channel is for TouchDesigner Enthusiast. Tutorials using static screenshots of the network & clear explanation. |
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Here's a playlist on youtube full of inspiring tutorials by various makers, new ones are added on a regular bases. tips to add welcome! |
Check out ALLTD: |
Some of out favourite tutorial makers:
https://www.youtube.com/@elekktronaut
https://www.youtube.com/@TheInteractiveImmersiveHQ
https://www.youtube.com/@paketa12
https://www.youtube.com/@OkamirufuV
https://www.youtube.com/@acrylicode
https://www.youtube.com/@rey_nbows
https://www.youtube.com/@raganmd
https://www.youtube.com/@NotoTheTalkingBall
https://www.youtube.com/@pppanik007
more touchdesigner resources
https://github.com/monkeymonk/awesome-touchdesigner
Stuck?
Check out help on:
The Forum: https://forum.derivative.ca/
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/senqbr2
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TouchDesigner/
Facebook community :
TouchDesigner Artist Community (fb)
TouchDesigner Help Group
TouchDesigner Help Group Netherlands
Cheat Sheets:
Common Python operations: https://matthewragan.com/teaching-resources/touchdesigner/touchdesigner-common-operations-cheat-sheet/
Keyboard Shortcuts: https://matthewragan.com/teaching-resources/touchdesigner/touchdesigner-keyboard-shortcuts/
Integration with Resolume
https://vjgalaxy.com/blogs/touchdesigner-tutorials/enhancing-resolume-with-real-time-vj-visuals-generators

