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

CREDITS: @Andrew Quinn “Martellato”


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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.

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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.

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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


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Bright Festival  is an Italy-based cultural event, fostering and promoting digital creativity through education and entertainment activities, in collaboration with the industry leading companies, universities and artists from all over the world.