Beginner
TouchDesigner — Beginner
Master the core operator families and build complete real-time visual and audio-reactive systems.
01TOPs: Image Processing
Texture operators for generating, compositing, and transforming 2D imagery in real time.
02CHOPs: Audio & Control
Channel operators for audio analysis, LFOs, timers, and driving visual parameters from data.
03SOPs: 3D Geometry
Surface operators for creating and manipulating 3D geometry procedurally.
04DATs: Data & Tables
Data operators for text, tables, scripts, and driving parameters from structured data.
05COMPs: Components
Container, Geo, Camera, Light, and Render — building 3D scenes inside COMPs.
06Audio-Reactive Visuals
Route microphone or audio file data through CHOPs to drive textures, geometry, and colour.
07Webcam & Video Input
Capture live video, apply real-time effects, and composite with generated content.
08Replicators
Dynamically create and manage arrays of components from table data using the Replicator COMP.
09Output & Display
Window COMP, full-screen output, multi-display setups, and sending to a projector.
10Your First Installation
Combine everything into a self-contained, interactive real-time installation you can show.