TouchDesigner Light Painting Tutorial Using TraceSOP

Explore the creation of a light painting installation in TouchDesigner through this 20-minute tutorial. Learn to isolate the brightest spots of an input video or webcam feed and transform them into geometry using TraceSOP. Discover how to generate trails, set up a simple render, add post-effects, and incorporate particle systems. Begin by setting up the installation, then progress to generating geometry from the brightest pixels. Master the technique of creating trail effects, followed by establishing a basic render setup. Enhance your project with post-effects and learn to integrate particle effects for added visual interest. Gain insights into additional TouchDesigner and immersive content resources to further your skills in interactive and immersive design.

- Creating a Light Painting Installation: Set Up
- Generating a Geometry from the Brightest Pixel
- Creating a Trail Effect
- Creating a Simple Render Setup
- Adding Post Effects
- Creating Particle Effects
- More TouchDesigner and Immersive Content