Perceptual Display Engine: Experimental multi-source video player for TouchDesigner
Frame-accurate video switching with black frames and playback manipulation.
Deep Dive
It's an experimental multi-source video player for TouchDesigner that supports frame-accurate video switching, playback manipulation, and display/render interventions. You can load multiple videos, set exact frame counts for each source, control playhead behavior, insert black frames, switch display modes, and save preset playback structures. It's freely accessible via Patreon, as shared by Reddit user /u/uisato.
Key Points
- Frame-accurate video switching with exact frame counts per source.
- Controls per-source playhead behavior and supports black frame insertion.
- Multiple display modes and preset saving for reusable playback structures.
Why It Matters
Enables precise temporal control for TouchDesigner professionals in live performance and installation art.