The NODE Institute

  • Home
  • The NODE Institute

The NODE Institute Institute for applied creative computation. Visual Programming for Artists, Designers and Performers. Play today with the technologies that shape tomorrow.

The NODE Institute empowers the creative software community to share knowledge and growth. By hosting user meetups, workshops, webinars and online courses, the Institute functions as a hub for creatives at the intersection of art and technology. Learn from experienced professionals, collaborate with like minded creatives or become an instructor yourself? It is our mission to accelerate the exchang

e of knowledge inside the community and open pathways for new members. Visual programming makes interactive technology accessible to artists, designers and musicians. Learn how to connect sensors, actors, music, lights, motors, 3D animations, projection mapping, lasers, particles, shaders, data bases and the internet into interactive installations and performances.

Live online tonight with Mickey van Olst () is a class anyone who is a Professional will absolutely need 🔥Create an ap...
06/08/2025

Live online tonight with Mickey van Olst () is a class anyone who is a Professional will absolutely need 🔥

Create an application from scratch in TouchDesigner! Learn how to build a component that is useful to you and others. Dynamically create and destroy operator networks with python and get the best out of both worlds: use scripting and patching to avoid repetitive tasks.

👉 As a bonus, you'll learn how to leverage GLSL for fluid Performance, keeping your frame rate steady. You'll also learn about Signed Distance Fields and how to use their properties within a painting and masking application.

🚀 Link in bio to enroll now!

Tonight we welcome Newnome Beauton () for an in depth class focused on biological data visualization 🚀The course will co...
05/08/2025

Tonight we welcome Newnome Beauton () for an in depth class focused on biological data visualization 🚀

The course will cover best practices for working with molecular structures, anatomical scans, and 3D point clouds, using external tools like VMD for molecular visualization, 3D Slicer for medical imaging, and CloudCompare for point cloud processing.

Participants will learn how to convert, clean, and optimize biological data before bringing it into TouchDesigner, ensuring smooth real-time performance.

👉 Register in the link in bio!
🎓 Check out the course outline online
🧑‍💻 Join us live online on Aug 5th 6pm CET or enroll anytime for access to the course recording and project files
❗Suitable for users at an intermediate to advanced level

Join us Aug 6th at Studio1111 () for a synesthetic live experience with Simon David Ryden () and Anna Z (.official) 🔥imm...
02/08/2025

Join us Aug 6th at Studio1111 () for a synesthetic live experience with Simon David Ryden () and Anna Z (.official) 🔥

immerse yourself in a live collaboration where sound and vision intertwine in real time. VJ Simon David Ryden’s evolving visuals flow seamlessly with Anna Z’s live music, creating a vibrant, synesthetic landscape that unfolds spontaneously. Crafted especially for this evening, their performance invites you into a shared moment of creative improvisation and sensory exploration.

🎟️ For one night only, don't miss this 👉 tickets in the link in bio!

Simon Rydén (known in the community by his pseudonym Supermarket Sallad) is a real-time generative artist specializing in TouchDesigner. His work explores immersive visual experiences, including visuals for Afterlife events, Robert Koch’s Future Sound performances, and the Blue Man Group’s New York show.

Berlin-based producer, DJ, and architecture student ANNA Z presents a live set that blends elements of Techno, Electro, and IDM. A member of Fjaak’s SPANDAU20 collective and co-founder of the WERK imprint and event series, she works at the intersection of club culture and visual experimentation.

On August 6th, 2025, join us in Berlin as participants from the Creative Masterclasses Love VJ Performance present their...
31/07/2025

On August 6th, 2025, join us in Berlin as participants from the Creative Masterclasses Love VJ Performance present their immersive works at Studio1111. The evening features live VJ performances alongside a DJ Set by Kiti Arsa, and a special live collaboration between VJ Simon David Ryden and electronic music producer Anna Z. Additional VJ support by Antonia Angel and MXZEHN.

link and tickets in bio

ungrid () is a Berlin-based live visual collective founded in 2024 by Yuna Fleig, Oliver Skowronek, and Lukas Ruoff. The...
30/07/2025

ungrid () is a Berlin-based live visual collective founded in 2024 by Yuna Fleig, Oliver Skowronek, and Lukas Ruoff. Their work is dedicated to empowering music, atmosphere, and culture through live, reactive, and interactive visuals 🔥

With years of experience performing at clubs and festivals, as well as crafting tour visuals for bands, they have developed an extensive visual library, a range of custom-built tools, and optimized workflows tailored for live performance. In this course ungrid will share their tools, insights and workflows for an optimized VJ performance 🔥

Enroll and join live online tonight, or gain access to the course materials and recording 🧑🏼‍💻 link in bio to enroll! ⏰👏

Thanks to the patronship of media artist Refik Anadol we're excited to host another season of vvvv Beginners classes!“vv...
28/07/2025

Thanks to the patronship of media artist Refik Anadol we're excited to host another season of vvvv Beginners classes!

“vvvv is an incredible tool for real-time audio-visual performance and interactive installations. It allows artists to work directly with data and create immersive environments efficiently, which has been essential in many of my projects.” - Refik Anadol Studio

What to expect?
🎓 12 guided sessions and a hands-on approach
🧑🏼‍💻 Live online weekly with continuous access to course material and class recordings
💡 An extensive insight into how some of the world's leading studios in creative computation and immersive design are creating with vvvv.

Hurry and sign up by Aug 15th to leverage a 30% early bird discount! ⏰ Class starts October 27th.
Register here: https://thenodeinstitute.org/courses/vvvv-beginner-class-winter-2025/

Thanks to the patronship of media artist Refik Anadol () we're excited to host another season of vvvv Beginners classes!...
28/07/2025

Thanks to the patronship of media artist Refik Anadol () we're excited to host another season of vvvv Beginners classes!

“vvvv is an incredible tool for real-time audio-visual performance and interactive installations. It allows artists to work directly with data and create immersive environments efficiently, which has been essential in many of my projects.” - Refik Anadol

What to expect?
🎓 12 guided sessions and a hands-on approach
🧑🏼‍💻 Live online weekly with continuous access to course material and class recordings
💡 An extensive insight into how some of the world's leading studios in creative computation and immersive design are creating with vvvv.

👉 Link in bio to enroll. Hurry and sign up by Aug 15th to leverage a 30% early bird discount! ⏰

Image credit: .be

Your GPU is heating up, frame rate slowing down. We can all agree - It's a nightmare 😖 So how do you balance creativity ...
22/07/2025

Your GPU is heating up, frame rate slowing down. We can all agree - It's a nightmare 😖 So how do you balance creativity with technical optimization in realtime? Have you ever wondered how you can design visuals that are not only stunning, but can also be fun and intuitive to control in a live setting?

Join Simon Ryden (aka !) for a course exploring the process of building custom performance interfaces in TouchDesigner, focusing on tools that empower audiovisual artists and live performers 🧑‍🎤🎭

🗓️ Live online on July 24, 6pm CET
▶️ Access recordings and project files
🧑‍💻 Learn how to create your own custom interface. In TouchDesigner ready for a live performance!

Link in bio to register for the class ⏰🎟️

Don't miss this limited offer 📢 The next vvvv Beginners Class is open for enrollment! 🎉 In 12 sessions you will learn al...
17/07/2025

Don't miss this limited offer 📢 The next vvvv Beginners Class is open for enrollment! 🎉

In 12 sessions you will learn all the basics of visually programming in vvvv. The course covers everything you need to know to start your career in creative computation with !

Who has taken our beginners class before? 👉 Programmers, biologists, physicists, biochemists, philosophers, artists 🧑‍💻

Visit our link in bio or comment VVVV for more information! 💫

Offer ends August 15th ⏰

Come and play at with us on July 29th! 🌐If you've ever wanted to have a go and see your visuals as a full dome experien...
14/07/2025

Come and play at with us on July 29th! 🌐
If you've ever wanted to have a go and see your visuals as a full dome experience - now's your chance 🎉 We invite you to experiment and to connect with the community of and learn from each other in this first dedicated Open Dome Meetup 🫶

🌐 B-Dome features a 19-meter geodesic dome built for immersive 360° experiences. Equipped with a negative-pressure projection surface and six 21K Panasonic projectors, the dome delivers a fully enveloping visual and sonic environment with rich 5.1 surround sound.

In the first session, we will explore different ways to send content onto the dome:NDI, tox playback in screenberry, , , and .

RSVP in the link in bio ☝️and bring your project files to try out! ✨

Address


Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The NODE Institute posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to The NODE Institute:

Shortcuts

  • Address
  • Alerts
  • Contact The Business

  • Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company?

Share