Touchdesigner — by Davide Santini

The workshop will be divided into two independent days. It is possible to participate in one or both meetings. The level of experience required is beginner: a minimum of familiarity with TouchDesigner is required, but the specific concepts will be covered from the basics.
The focus of the first meeting will be on the use of the Kinect sensor. This infrared depth camera is one of the most used and supported sensors in the interactive installation sector. We will delve into its use in relation to movement tracking, depth detection, and the creation of pointclouds.
The second meeting will focus on the integration of Arduino with TouchDesigner. We will establish bidirectional communication channels between our computer and the Arduino board, and we will give life to various projects; among these: the integration of various sensors, the control and animation of lights, the use of servomotors, and finally the construction of a lie detector.