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Thermal Trails

Motion · Personal · Real-Time · 2024

Experimenting with TouchDesigner edge detection and feedback loops for stylized tracking.

Type
Personal
Discipline
Motion Design
Tool
TouchDesigner

Technique

A live webcam feed with hand tracking is processed through an edge detection filter and a continuous feedback loop. This generates fiery, glowing trails mapped directly to the user's silhouette and hand movements, resulting in a vibrant, stylized thermal imaging aesthetic.

Process — TouchDesigner network