Live Design International (LDI) 2024

Design around video and media has changed tremendously in the last 5 years with many platforms and tools leaning towards real-time design and creation of content, environments, and control systems. TouchDesigner is often at the centre of these systems with its ability to connect anything to everything and because of its intuitive node-based environment built for artists.

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles of TouchDesigner, a node-based programming environment, including an in-depth study of each operator family. Along with the basics, students will learn how to create audio-reactive generative content, design generative lighting, process live video inputs and effects, and build custom user interfaces. Furthermore, the course will equip participants with the necessary skills to connect and interface with external hardware, broadening their understanding and application of digital design and interactive media.

This Dataton Academy focuses on WATCHOUT version 7, released in 2024. The two-day class is appropriate for beginners to the WATCHOUT multi-display show composer system, as well as current users looking to explore new features in WATCHOUT 7.

This WATCHOUT training covers basic and more advanced topics and is designed to give attendees a clear understanding of WATCHOUT – its strengths, key features, applications, and possibilities. In this hands-on class, you will be able to hone previous skills while learning new ones, workflow solutions, and common trouble-shooting practices.

1. Show set-up, including asset workflow
2. Effects and compositions
3. Virtual displays
4. Workflow for mapping on 3D models

*Participants are expected to bring their own laptop PC.