Kinect 2 vs Kinect Azure in TouchDesigner - Comparison and Implementation

Explore the differences between Kinect 2 and Kinect Azure in TouchDesigner in this informative 22-minute video tutorial. Discover how to acquire these devices, understand their technological distinctions, and learn to utilize the sensors within TouchDesigner. Follow along as Crystal guides you through building a simple network using displacement TOP to create captivating ghost-like visuals. Gain insights into capturing skeleton data, comparing sensor trade-offs, and creating silhouettes with Kinect TOP. Learn techniques for adjusting both Kinect 2 and Kinect Azure, and find out about Kinect's new competitor, Orbbec. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a solid understanding of Kinect sensors and their application in interactive media projects.

- Introduction to Kinect Sensors
- Getting Your Hands on a Kinect Sensor
- Capturing Skeleton Data with Kinect
- Trade-offs between different sensors
- Creating a Silhouette with Kinect TOP
- Adjusting the Kinect 2 and Kinect Azure
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