TouchDesigner POPs Tutorial: Transform Any Video To Particles - Webcam, Live, Streaming

Hi everyone! I just released a new TouchDesigner tutorial where we transform any video into a living 3D point cloud using POPs. You’ll learn how to use top to pop, add random attributes, noise, and depth lighting to create dynamic particle visuals in real time. Hope you enjoy it! Resources ◼️ Project File: ⇨ https://okamirufu.com/go/projects?utm... ◼️ TouchDesigner Courses: ⇨ https://okamirufu.com/go/skool?utm_so... ◼️ Free VJ Packs ⇨ https://okamirufu.com/go/freevj?utm_s... ◼️ Creator Tools Mentioned (The Blobs, Mesher, Tracker & More): ⇨ https://okamirufu.com/go/webapps?utm_... ◼️ Ultra Bundle (Secret Inside): ⇨ https://okamirufu.com/go/ultra?utm_so... ● - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ● TIMECODE 00:00 Introduction & Concept Learn how to convert any video input into a pseudo point cloud. We will use the new family of POPS operators in TouchDesigner. 00:31 Network Overview We explore the main network using top to pop for 3D conversion. The project covers rendering and post-processing from scratch. 01:10 Community & School Join the thriving school community for exclusive tutorials. Access intermediate courses and downloadable project files. 02:12 Initial Network Setup Start by creating a movie file and adjusting the resolution. Add a level top to adjust contrast and brightness for the video. 03:00 Point Cloud Conversion Use top to pop to transform pixel values into 3D points. Apply height displacement based on the red color channel. 04:15 Attributes & Randomization Create scale and rotation attributes using random operators. This adds dynamism and variety to the individual particles. 05:36 Copy Pop & Instances Apply noise to the mesh and use a copy pop for tiny boxes. Link the point attributes to maintain color and orientation. 07:15 Rendering & Final Look Set up the camera, light, and final post-process feedback loop. Apply a luma blur with a ramp to sharpen the composition center. ● - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ● Connect ◼️Patreon ⇨ https://okamirufu.com/go/patreon?utm_... ◼️Instagram ⇨ https://okamirufu.com/go/instagram?ut... ◼️TikTok ⇨ https://okamirufu.com/go/tiktok?utm_s... ◼️Pinterest ⇨ https://okamirufu.com/go/pinterest?ut... Subscribe to Stay Updated on Future Tutorials Stay Strong & Make Art #touchdesigner #creativeposter #posterdesign #realtime #generativeart