Connecting your Scratch backgrounds

Getting your backgrounds to scroll across the screen can open up much bigger game worlds, but it takes a little planning to make your images connect seamlessly so they look like one continuous environment. In this short tutorial, Mr. T explains how to plan, set up and tweak a perfect scrolling background. 00:34 What does seamless mean? 01:10 Creating a seamless backdrop 02:10 Adding the code 03:18 Making final tweaks Check out Mr. T's Scroll-O-Matic, a custom block that handles ALL the math for you so you can create custom blocks no sweat. https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/826053275 Here's a link to Rocket Man, the digital story project we used to create this tutorial, another example of the power of Scratch as a tool for digital storytelling. https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/828493175/ You'll find more of the Scratch files we used to create our tutorials in this studio: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/32681076 Created by Atomec Studios and narrated by veteran tech educator Andrew Tomec, SCRATCH HACKS is a new series of quick and simple Scratch coding tutorials aimed at beginner- to intermediate-level coders. Scratch Hacks aim to take the fear factor out of coding with byte-sized video tutorials that offer tips and advice on the most common questions and problems that arise when youngsters first take up coding in Scratch. In his work as a Canadian elementary school teacher, Mr. T has taught hundreds of introductory coding classes to children from kindergarten up. "I was struck by how often the same simple questions arise in every class I teach. Learning to code is like learning any other language, and these compact lessons will help give learners the vocabulary they need to express themselves in the digital world." Illustrations by Lynne Anderson @MissLynne71 on Scratch WHAT IS ATOMEC STUDIOS? Atomec Studios is a non-profit learning initiative that aims to put the A into STEAM with fun and accessible learning that emphasizes creative expression over algorithms. We believe that kids learn best when set free to pursue their own unique passions, a goal that's been aided tremendously by the growth of powerful, kid-friendly software like MIT's Scratch, that unlock the world of animation, storytelling, game production, music composition and digital art. For more information about our online content and real-world workshops and teacher training, visit our website at http://atomec.com. #scratch #seamlesstransitions #coding #tutorial #backgrounds #backdrops