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I make light do stuff using code. TouchDesigner = 🌠 RayTK = 🐙 linktr.ee/tekt

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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
There was a while in 2019 where this was most of what I created. It predates pops but it uses a similar technique to the proximity pop where it compares the points then for ones that are close enough it uses a geometry shader to create a line, all on the gpu. #touchdesigner
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I've devoted a sizable portion of my life to it 😕 Though I guess much of that knowledge may be obsolete soon as people just vibe code alternatives. Not that I'm bitter about it or anything.
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
There was a time when Polyhedral Orbs weren't accepted in the broader Orb community by those who insisted that smooth curves were the only "valid" way to be an Orb. Thankfully society has moved past such bigotry. Humans need to be more like Orbs (the acceptance part not the roundness). #raytk
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
A week ago I had a pin I could use. But because I set up a different computer you decided to wipe the pin from this one.
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Dear @microsoft.com why did you change my windows setup to require an Internet connection in order to log into my computer? Now even though I'm hot spotted through my phone to remote into my work laptop to approve a prompt to allow me to access my own computer sitting right in front of me.
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It could be done by swapping out the speed based rotation controls for a sequence that loops
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
New RayTK tutorial out! If you've ever wondered how to make a shiny tentacle creature that merges into its environment, this video is for you! No prior RayTK knowledge necessary. youtu.be/cY4bnt8DRnI
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Orb Time: the time in which we contemplate orbs and orb-related topics (roundness, hovering strategies, ominous noises, etc). While I am not a member of the Orb community I try to be a supportive ally. #touchdesigner #raytk #raymarching #orb
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I HAVE STRONG FEELINGS ABOUT THIS AND THEY AREN'T POSITIVE
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This was one of my first experiments with raymarching, a few months before I started work on RayTK. Little did I know it would become the basis of most of my work for at least the next six years. I'm excited to enter the next phase with Aurion (coming soon). #touchdesigner #raymarching #raytk
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
You got here by becoming a talented artist and working to learn and build your skills and express yourself creatively
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
New video out! Ever wanted to peer into the depths of your TOPs and understand their hopes and dreams and pixel data? TOP viewers are the solution. You've probably used them, but there are a bunch of features in there you might not know about. youtu.be/a506pLGhIfY #touchdesigner
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TOP Viewers in TouchDesigner in Excessive Detail
Ever wanted to peer into the depths of your TOPs and understand their hopes and dreams and pixel data? TOP viewers are the solution. You've probably used them, but there are a bunch of features in…
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Sometimes you just need to flip things inside out and see what happens. Note: do not attempt this with organic life forms. #touchdesigner #raytk #raymarching
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
😍🏳️‍⚧️
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This shape has been practicing this dance and wanted to show off her progress. It's taken a lot of intense physical conditioning to be able to move so smoothly. Personally I doubt I'd be able to do it. #touchdesigner #raytk #raymarching #visuals
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
You are absolutely worthy of support. You've helped a lot of people understand themselves and how to exist in the world. It's ok to ask for help.
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This is from a project called signal from 2017. It's entirely 2d feedback systems and noise patterns. I spent a while in that phase. Might be fun to explore it again. #touchdesigner #visuals
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I have 2 tutorials recorded but not edited, like 12 client projects, 2 products in development, and not nearly enough executive function. 😬 Anyways, as is tradition at this point, here are some shapes doing stuff. #touchdesigner #aurionengine #aurion #visuals
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
From yesterday's shoot. 😊 Now I just have to edit an hour of footage into two completely unrelated tutorials while trying not to dissociate too much over the sound of my own voice. 😬
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Not sure I understand the first part. I do not need to or intend to monetize everything I do. I make art because I like doing it.
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I'm over a year into dev on Aurion at this point. Planning to release a beta soon
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
RayTK had some structural issues that made it hard to extend to support things like scene packaging and shader export. Also there were some design choices that didn't scale well.
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Thanks! But I'm not interested in selling this. That's not why I created it.
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I spent most of the day trying to write tutorials or come up with ideas for them. Everything ends up expanding into a whole lot of complexity and detail and then I get discouraged and stop. So here's a render from a while back. #touchdesigner #raymarching #aurion #aurionengine
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Getting back to my liquid metal roots with RayTK. They don't work well as roots though. Very little water gets transported into me through them. And they're pretty bad at anchoring me to the ground. #touchdesigner #raytk #raymarching #visuals #abstractart
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
New video out! Docking operators is a great way to keep related things together, which can help for larger networks. #touchdesigner www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd-Q...
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Dock Your TouchDesigner OPs!
Operators show their affection by docking to each other. It's a beautiful demonstration of love. Also it's useful. Patreon: https://patreon.com/tekt
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
After a long day of meetings and calls, I just want to make some shapes. Voronoi pattern produced by Aurion (RayTK successor). #touchdesigner #aurion #visuals
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
How many times will I create surface deformation with iterated transforms? Many many times. I guess there's some sort of value in that. It's comforting being able to do it easily and get decent results. #touchdesigner #raymarching #aurion #aurionengine #visuals
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I have an instinctive revulsion to creating things that seem too similar to what I've already created. Everything has to be new or novel in some way, or at least demonstrably "better", whatever that means. It stops me from making art, which probably isn't good. 🤷‍♀️ #touchdesigner #aurionengine
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Trying to get over the critical voice and just make stuff and put it out into the world. #touchdesigner #raymarching #aurion #aurionengine
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The shapes do things and nobody knows why. It's best to just accept it. #touchdesigner #raymarching #aurionengine #aurion
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Sounds like a nice drink too
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
New video out! See how I built a professional TouchDesigner installation with interactivity and DMX lighting. Organizing larger projects can be a very different workflow than smaller pieces. This video walks through a project we built for a conference. youtu.be/PNhJ84Nhtug #touchdesigner
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
It's been far too long since I've rendered anything so this is from the archive. I might do a video about creative blocks but I don't think I actually have any useful advice to offer. But I could at least talk about what it's like. #raytk #touchdesigner #raymarching #visuals #3d
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
New(ish) painting. 18x24" Ink and acrylic. Sometimes it's nice not to stare at a screen. #painting #abstractart
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
New video out! Learn how to impulsively decide to mix in realtime TouchDesigner visuals while you're in the middle of a VJ set! You don't have to build a full performance system in TouchDesigner to use it live. youtu.be/XSxXITgqqC0 #touchdesigner
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How to VJ Using TouchDesigner and Resolume
Learn how to impulsively decide to mix in realtime TouchDesigner visuals while you're in the middle of a VJ set! You don't have to build a full performance system in TouchDesigner to use it…
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
@riarosella.bsky.social has helped a lot of people figure out who they are including me. Now she needs support 🏳️‍⚧️
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Client: do you think you'd be able to make some sort of melty blobs? Me: I have trained for this moment for years. The blobs shall melt.
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Sometimes complexity isn't needed. Just some shapes doing standard shape activities. #touchdesigner #raymarching
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The volumetric orbs hold great wisdom. I'm still trying to convince them to let me study under them. I have a long way to go before I too am spherical and light-based. I'll get there. #raytk #touchdesigner
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Thank you for your service 🫡🏳️‍⚧️
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Finally. Can we also get some trans mice? Genderqueer bats? Bisexual llamas?
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I stopped at myst 2 🤷‍♀️ But I'll take a carnivorous plant comparison any day
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Pretend I came up with a witty yet self-deprecating description. This is made with ___, which is getting closer to beta though there's still more to do. Always more to do. #touchdesigner #raymarching #notraytk
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
You can assign colors to TouchDesigner OPs! It's a simple feature but a handy one for keeping your projects organized. #touchdesigner
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Merging your passion into one of your greatest sources of stress means when you want to get excited about it and feel motivated you just remember how linked it is to stress and you don't do it.
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Tunnel time. It doesn't go anywhere interesting. But if you're looking for some more tunnel, try entering this one and it will lead you to some more tunnel. This is made with the successor to RayTK. #touchdesigner #raymarching #visuals #geometricart
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Jon of The North @krauza.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Turns out that food companies were only checking their food because the government told them to, which is exactly why we need government regulations.
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Tekt @t3kt.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The avalanche of hate is a later step in the process. I'll get there eventually.
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