Cyberpunk 2077-Inspired Point Cloud Effects in TouchDesigner

Explore the creation of Cyberpunk 2077-inspired point cloud effects in TouchDesigner through this comprehensive 52-minute tutorial. Learn to generate point clouds in a Darkwall-like grid, manipulate point cloud data as textures, and apply various post-processing effects to achieve a retro-futuristic aesthetic. Start from scratch, converting SOP to CHOP and TOP formats, and progress through animating noise, generating movement, and applying color to points. Master techniques for corrections, adjustments, and adding chromatic aberration, blur effects, and texture to enhance the final image. Gain insights into recreating the game's subtle visual touches while developing skills in TouchDesigner for interactive and immersive design projects.

Syllabus

- Inspiration, Intro and Set Up
- Converting from SOP to CHOP and TOP format
- Animating the Noise
- Generating Movement with Noise Tops
- Applying Noise to Point Cloud Positions
- Applying Color to Points
- Corrections and adjustments
- Applying Chromatic Aberration and Blur Effects
- Adding Luma Blur and Texture to the Image
- More TouchDesigner and Immersive Content