Scratch Video Tutorials
Contributed by
Karen Brennan, May 15, 2010
Not sure how to get started with Scratch?
Check out these 5 short video tutorials, inspired by the Scratch cards. In the tutorials, you will learn how to:
- change the color of your sprite
- change your sprite’s graphic effects by moving your mouse
- move your sprite to a drum beat
- import a new background, animate your sprite and create a music loop
- add your own background and create a dialog for a story
The tutorials are available at http://info.scratch.mit.edu/node/160
Feedback on these tutorials and ideas about future tutorials are welcome. Please leave a comment below.
Hi Robyn,
I made a remix of your Whirling Butterfly video tutorial. Please take a look at http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/aitan/1194369. Tried to leave this message on your scratch page but it would not work.
Will you consider creating a video tutorial that plays the tune "Twinkle twinkle little star" using the notes in the sound block?
Thanks for the use of your tutorial and have a great day!
Best regards,
Ai Boon
Hi Ai,
Nice work! Keep them coming!
-Robyn
Hi Robyn,
Just to let you know that I will be using your Rainbow Fish video tutorial again to teach my class next week. I used it to create a remix. You can view it at http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/aitan/1178498.
Many thanks. Looking forward to new video tutorials from you. : )
Best regards,
Ai Boon
Hi Ai Boon,
I just check out your project - it's great! What a wonderful way to build off the video tutorial. The project notes are very clear and thanks for the props :)
-Robyn
Hi Glenn,
Thanks for the suggestion. I'm going to check it out!
-Robyn
Just an FYI: Snaps Pro X from Ambrosia Software works really well too. The image-only capture utility is $30, and adding video capture is $40. Slick utility & well worth it IMO (and no, I'm not a shill for Ambrosia either ;-)
Ai Boon,
Thank you for your suggestions - they sound great.
As for the software I used - Screenflow for Mac (it cost about $100US). Thought there are some free screen capturing tools such as Jing, though I haven't used it.
-Robyn
Hi Robyn,
Thanks for the info. Will check it out. sorry for delay in reply - gone on vacation : )
Have a great day!
Best regards,
Ai Boon
Thanks for the very kind feedback - if you have ideas for future Scratch video tutorials I would love to hear them!
-Robyn
Hi there. You may be pleased to know that the Rainbow Fish was very well received and the kids found it very easy to follow your video instructions.
Can you please consider making three tutorials?
1. To show how to use the pen block - just a simple one
2. My kids love the ghost effect. - Show a nice fade-out effect - you know from sunrise to sunset or something similar..
3. A tutorial to teach us how to do simple videos like these or perhaps the software and hardware needed.
Thanks a whole bunch. I am very grateful for your video.
Have a lovely day!
Dear Karen,
You know - I was trying so hard to find a good video with clear sound effects to use for my Scratch Day and God has answered my prayer. Thank you so much. I will be using your "Rainbow fish" and if time permits, one of the other video tutorials. It is very clear, short and just right.
I am very excited about Scratch Day and I will be having 14 boys and 2 girls attending my event. Parents are invited to come later for tea and view their work. My first batch of students will also be graduating on Scratch Day with a basic knowledge of Scratch. : )
Have a lovely day!
Best regards,
Ai Boon
Excellent work, thanks for sharing Karen.
Thanks for the kind feedback!