
DIGITAL ART
Saturday, April 12th
10:00-13:00

CREDITS: @Andrew Quinn “Martellato”
TouchDesigner Meetup at The Social Hub Firenze
🕝 10:00-13:00
THE MEETUP
Organized by Bright Festival and Derivative, the TouchDesigner Meetup invites creatives and developers who work with the visual development platform TouchDesigner as well as everybody who is curious about the world of interactive media art and the people behind it.
We invite you to join both, the local and international community, offering four engaging presentations and an excellent opportunity to network, acquire knowledge, and draw inspiration within the dynamic ambiance of Bright Festival.
INTRODUCING TOUCHDESIGNER
TouchDesigner is a node-based visual programming language and interactive media development platform primarily used to create real-time interactive multimedia content, installations, and live performances. It is being developed by Derivative Inc. and is widely used by artists, designers, VJs, and professionals in the field of interactive media.
Intro & Moderation by Andrew Quinn for
TouchDesigner
SPEAKERS LINE UP
A-Z Order:
11 DIMENSIONS
Todd Moyer
Todd Moyer will take a look at a few projects using mapping and motion to create mixed reality effects. Projects include EDC Caterpillar, Laser Graffiti, Fractoid II, and Illoominated II.
KINETIC SHOW
Stefano Cazzulo
At Kinetic Show, TouchDesigner is integrated into the workflow for system safety, interactive logic management, and as a powerful lab tool. Their case study will focus on the custom patch developed for Amsterdam Dance Event 2019 show, where 600 interconnected winches were used. We had to ensure both safety and full control flexibility in this complex motion system.
H3 powered by Epson
Răzvan Pascu
From input to output. From experiment to integration. How H3 uses TouchDesigner in their work
ONE THOUSAND powered by Epson
Luca Rapis – Artificial Intelligence in Immersive Art
Through the case study “SFERA,” Luca Rapis explores the role of AI in artistic creation, narrating the technological process that allows the artwork to continuously regenerate, shaping an experience that challenges reality and illusion.
THE FAKE FACTORY
Alberto Gennaro
An overview of the Studio’s recent installations will examine the technical aspects and creative methods behind the projects. The presentation will highlight TouchDesigner’s potential in the field of interactive installations, focusing on the integration of sensors for spatial mapping and motion tracking.
WOA Studio*
Edoardo Edohard Olivetto
Overview on WOA Studio and on the most common tools, sensors, and software used in its projects. The focus will then shift to a case study of a custom-designed immersive room. This example will illustrate how TouchDesigner was crucial in developing a highly personalized experience, integrating all of the client’s requirements into a cohesive system. Key features will be highlighted to demonstrate the software’s versatility and effectiveness in tailored programming.
XAVI BOVÉ STUDIO
Xavi Bové
Xavi will explain how his studio has used TD since 2017 in the project Transfiguration and how it has increasingly become a key tool for their projects, with a focus on the latest releases.
Giulio Pernice – Zoé Interactive Experience
Giulio Pernice
The artist will present how their studio integrates TouchDesigner with AI-based technologies for real-time content generation, enabling interaction between users and AI.
TouchDesigner is a visual development platform that equips you with the tools you need to create stunning realtime projects and rich user experiences. Whether you’re creating interactive media systems, architectural projections, live music visuals, or simply rapid-prototyping your latest creative impulse, TouchDesigner is the platform that can do it all. derivative.ca