01What is SH01?
SH01 is the visual brand of Oleg Sharshakov, a software developer and visual artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. SH01 makes sound-driven, real-time visuals in TouchDesigner: music visualizers, VJ loops, motion for brands and creators, and interactive installations. Most works are vertical 9:16 loops for Instagram Reels.
02Who is behind SH01?
SH01 is run by Oleg Sharshakov, a software developer and visual artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. He builds the TouchDesigner networks and GLSL shaders behind every work with an AI-assisted workflow. His personal site is sharshakov.com and the SH01 Instagram is @sh01.td.
03What is TouchDesigner?
TouchDesigner is a node-based visual programming environment by Derivative for real-time graphics, used for live visuals, projection mapping and interactive installations. SH01 uses it to analyze a track with CHOPs (waveform, loudness) and feed that data into GLSL shaders, so the image reacts to the music frame by frame.
04Can SH01 make a music visualizer for my track, and how do I start?
Yes. Send a direct message to @sh01.td on Instagram with three things: the track, the format you need (for example a vertical 9:16 Reel) and your deadline. SH01 replies with a quote for that specific track. Quotes are given on request; there is no fixed price list.
05What formats does SH01 deliver?
SH01's own works are vertical 9:16 loops made for Instagram Reels. For a commission, the format is agreed per project: tell SH01 what you need (for example a vertical Reel, a widescreen video or loops for a VJ set) together with the track and your deadline, and the quote covers that format.
06How long does a short visualizer or loop take?
It depends on the idea, the length and how much new shader work it needs. SH01 confirms the timeline together with the quote, after hearing the track and agreeing on the concept, so include your deadline in the first message.
07Does SH01 do live visuals and VJ work for events?
Yes. SH01 makes VJ loops and live, sound-reactive visuals for clubs and events, and interactive installations that react to a camera or a voice. On-site work is available in Novi Sad and Belgrade, Serbia; everything else is done remotely.
08Does SH01 work remotely?
Yes. SH01 works remotely with artists, brands and creators anywhere: the track and references are sent online and the finished files are delivered online. On-site work is available in Serbia, in Novi Sad and Belgrade.
09Who owns the music, and why are the videos on sh01.io silent?
The music in every work belongs to the credited artists and rights holders; SH01 makes only the visuals. On sh01.io every work plays as a silent loop because the music is not licensed for the website. The versions with sound are on Instagram at @sh01.td.
10Which tools does SH01 use?
SH01 works in TouchDesigner, with custom GLSL shaders for the image, CHOP-based audio analysis for the music and feedback simulations (such as the emoji fire in the work Mir Gorit). Videos are encoded with FFmpeg. Everything is built with an AI-assisted workflow.