Glitchy Trails with GLSL in TouchDesigner - Creating and Manipulating Feedback Effects

Learn to create a glitchy trails effect using GLSL in TouchDesigner in this 27-minute tutorial video. Explore the process of converting a ShaderToy GLSL code for use in TouchDesigner, focusing on a glitchy trailing feedback effect. Discover techniques for modifying the code, adding functionality, and enhancing the effect using TouchDesigner's built-in tools and operators. Follow along as the instructor guides you through creating feedback loops, manipulating the final effect, adding CHOP control, generating circular movement patterns, and setting up the shader code in TouchDesigner. Gain insights into creating silhouettes with Threshold TOPs and learn about additional TouchDesigner and immersive content resources. This tutorial is ideal for those looking to expand their GLSL skills within the TouchDesigner environment and create unique, imperfect visual effects.

Syllabus

- Creating a Glitchy Trails Effect in TouchDesigner
- Creating Feedback Loop with TouchDesigner Tops
- Manipulating the Final Effect
- Adding Chop Control and Code
- Generating Circular Movement Patterns
- Modifying the Shader Code
- Setting up the Code in TouchDesigner
- Creating a Silhouette with Threshold Tops
- More TouchDesigner and Immersive Content