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slimt (48)in #learning • 15 days ago
Why Threshold TOP Is So Useful in TouchDesigner
Threshold TOP is a simple but powerful operator. It converts an image into a clean black and white mask by separating pixels based on brightness. This is useful because it…
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slimt (48)in #learning • 16 days ago
Creating Cinematic Glow Layers in TouchDesigner
Why Bloom Alone Isn't Enough One of the first effects people discover in TouchDesigner is the Bloom TOP. They connect it to an image, increase the intensity, and instantly get…
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slimt (48)in #learning • 17 days ago
Designing Better Motion Graphics with Visual Responsibilities
Instead of asking yourself: "What effect should I add next?" Ask: "What is my composition missing?" This simple question completely changes the way you build graphics.…
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slimt (48)in #editing • 18 days ago
Building a Modular TouchDesigner Network Like Photoshop Layers
Overview Photoshop artists rarely flatten everything into one image. Every visual element lives on its own layer. TouchDesigner can work exactly the same way. Instead of…
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slimt (48)in #learning • 18 days ago
Stop Thinking About Effects: Build Visual Layers Instead
Overview One of the biggest mistakes beginners make in TouchDesigner is chasing effects. They add Bloom TOPs, Noise TOPs, Blur TOPs, and Composite TOPs without asking why those…
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slimt (48)in #learning • 19 days ago
Exploring Threshold and Edge Detection in TouchDesigner
Threshold and Edge TOPs are two simple tools that can completely change the way an image looks. Threshold reduces an image into clear light and dark areas by deciding which…
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slimt (48)in #software • 19 days ago
Why I Keep Coming Back to Level and HSV Adjust in TouchDesigner
One of the biggest reasons I have moved away from traditional editors for color grading is how simple and flexible the Level and HSV Adjust TOPs are in TouchDesigner. With just…
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slimt (48)in #learning • 21 days ago
Cache TOP in TouchDesigner: Storing Frames for Creative Visual Effects
When building projects in TouchDesigner, there are times when you need access to frames that have already been rendered instead of only working with the current one. This is…
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slimt (48)in #learning • 21 days ago
Layout TOP in TouchDesigner: Organizing Multiple Visuals with Ease
When working in TouchDesigner, you often need to display several images, videos, or generated visuals at the same time. Instead of placing each texture manually, the Layout TOP…
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slimt (48)in #review • 24 days ago
Understanding Matte Compositing in TouchDesigner
The Matte operation in the Composite TOP is used to control the transparency of one image using another image as a mask. Instead of blending two images together, Matte decides…
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slimt (48)in #learnimg • 26 days ago
The Power of the Composite TOP in TouchDesigner
The Composite TOP is one of the most powerful and essential nodes in TouchDesigner because it controls how different images, textures, and effects are combined into a single…
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slimt (48)in #learning • 28 days ago
Why I Enjoy Working with TOPs in TouchDesigner
TOPs are probably the part of TouchDesigner that I feel most comfortable with. The reason is simple: working with images and video follows a workflow that feels very familiar if…
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slimt (48)in #waiv • last month
Why TouchDesigner Feels Like Magic
TouchDesigner feels different from every creative tool I have used. There are plenty of great editing and motion graphics applications, but TouchDesigner has this strange quality…
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slimt (48)in #hive • last month
The Weird Time to Be Learning Anything
There is something strange about trying to learn today. Every time I open my laptop, I feel like I am already behind. AI is everywhere, people call it vibe coding like it is…
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