Interactive Video in Touchdesigner - Fall 2024
Schedule
Wed Oct 30 2024 at 07:00 pm
Location
dadaLab | Austin, TX
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October 30th - November 20th, 2024Wednesdays, 7pm - 9pm (IRL @ dadaLab in Austin, TX.)
4 class sessions total + opportunity to exhibit your work at dadaLab on December 6, 2024.
$195
Howdy, dadageeks ?
We're glad you're here! dadageek is excited to offer this in-person course to the Austin, TX dadageek community. You can learn more about the course below. Feel free to reach out with any questions to [email protected]
dadageek is a non-profit community of immersive artists and electronic musicians. Our mission is to offer education and community to those creating at the intersection of art, interactive media, and tech. Our community is filled with talented and creative technologists with a passion for sharing their expertise with others.
What is this course about?
Explore the world of digital art creation through TouchDesigner, a powerful tool for generating visuals for live music performances, interactive installations, audio-reactive art, graphic design, and more. This course delves into fundamental concepts essential for harnessing TouchDesigner’s node-based networks to create compelling visual content. There will be 4 sessions that meet once a week, followed by an exhibition of student's work scheduled for December 6th.
What is TouchDesigner?
TouchDesigner is a powerful visual programming environment created for artists and technologists looking to explore generative and interactive visual content creation. It is used internationally by artists, programmers, creative coders, software designers, and performers to create immersive performances, large-scale installations, and interactive artworks.
What will I learn?
Students in this course will walk away knowing:
An understanding of the basic operators in TouchDesigner: TOPS, SOPS, and CHOPs.
How to manipulate visual data with simple Python commands.
Designing visuals through instancing; a core principle of TouchDesigner.
Other cool tricks like feedback loops and displacement from the TOP operators.
How to make your visuals audio-reactive.
It's ok if none of these sound familiar or make sense yet. If you like the way TouchDesigner graphics look, these are the first things you need to learn to get started in the software.
Who is this course for?
Students who enroll in this course are:
Working artists looking to add new technology to their toolset,
technologists and programmers looking to explore creative approaches to tech,
musicians looking to add audio-reactive visuals to their music, and
anyone interested in the intersection of art, tech, and design!
This course is tailored for beginners and individuals new to TouchDesigner. However, those with intermediate experience can still benefit from refining their skills and discovering new techniques.
What is the class like?
Each class session will meet once a week at dadaLab; our headquarters in East Austin. The class is capped at 18 students so you will have plenty of opportunities to connect with your instructor and ask questions. Your fellow students in the class will be an eclectic mix of dadageeks from artists, musicians, programmers, and creative humans excited to learn, create, and connect!
Are there any requirements?
A Windows or Mac laptop
3 button mouse (3rd button is a scrolling wheel)
A recent version of TouchDesigner (free download)
TouchDesigner can be downloaded here:
https://derivative.ca/download
Meet your instructor!
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Devin Ryan, also known by his artistic alias Devras Plexi, is a new media artist, VJ, and producer from Austin, TX. Devin's art is influenced by music and is dedicated to enriching auditory perception through abstract patterns, geometry, and color.
Devin has worked heavily in TouchDesigner since 2021 and his growth has been closely intertwined with the dadageek community.
He's recently collaborated with acclaimed artists LSDream and CloZee for their collaborative project, LSZEE, contributing much of the visuals for their upcoming performances at Electric Forest, Bass Canyon, Red Rocks, and more.
Devin has also lent his visual designs to groups such as Ghostland Observatory, Detroit icon Juan Atkins, and many artists in Austin, including Beecave Buzzfest in 2022 and 2023.
Devin works closely with his friend and collaborator, David Sydiongco, in the audio-visual project, blend.mode.
FYI
Refund Policy: Students can receive refunds up to 7 days before the class start date.
Class Minimums: If the class minimum has not been met, the class will be canceled or rescheduled. Those who have pre-paid will be notified in advance and will have the option to receive a class credit or a full refund.
Media Release: Please note that some events may be photographed or video recorded. Registering for this event hereby authorizes dadageek and dadaLab to use said photos or videos on social media or in future promotional materials.
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Where is it happening?
dadaLab, 2008 Alexander Ave,Austin,TX,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
