ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Scratch Team Create Your Own Asset Pack, Part 3: Remixing and Using Assets in Scratch | Tutorial
Hey there! I’m Maren from the Scratch Team, and I’m excited to share some cool tips on using assets in Scratch. I recently found an awesome asset from STEAM for Vietnam, and I want to show you how you can use assets from other projects in your own Scratch creations.
When you find an asset you like in someone else’s project, there are a few ways you can use it:
If you’re logged into Scratch, you can remix the entire asset pack project. This means you get access to all the assets in that project, and you can start using them right away!
If you only want specific sprites, costumes, or sounds, you can use the backpack feature. The backpack lets you save individual assets and use them in your projects. Remember, you need to be logged in to use the backpack.
Whether you’re logged in or not, you can export assets to your computer. This works in both the online and offline editors. Just right-click on the asset you want, choose “export,” and save it to your computer. Later, you can upload it into your project.
To use the backpack, click at the bottom of the screen to open it. Then, drag and drop the assets you want to save. If you’re using the offline editor and can’t share your project online, exporting is a great way to share assets with friends.
When you export a sprite, it includes all its costumes, sounds, and code. If you have a backdrop as a sprite, you can drag it from the backpack to the sprite area, then move the costume to the backdrop area. Once it’s set as a backdrop, you can delete the sprite version.
Scratch is all about remixing! This means you can take someone else’s ideas, code, or images and make something new and unique. When you add an asset to your project, think about how you can make it your own. Maybe add some code to animate it, or place it in a new scene with other assets. You can also add sounds or use the paint and sound editor tools to make changes.
Don’t forget to give credit to the original creator in the Notes and Credits section of your project page. We can’t wait to see what amazing things you’ll create!
Find a Scratch project that you like and remix it! Log into your Scratch account, click on the “Remix” button, and start exploring the assets included in the project. Try to add your own twist by changing the code or adding new elements. Share your remixed project with the class and explain what changes you made.
Use the backpack feature to collect specific assets from different projects. Create a list of items to find, such as a sprite, a sound, and a backdrop. Once you’ve collected them, use these assets to create a short animation or game. Present your creation and describe how you used the backpack feature to gather your assets.
Practice exporting and importing assets by choosing a sprite from a project, exporting it to your computer, and then importing it into a new project. Add some code to animate the sprite or integrate it into a scene. Share your project and demonstrate how you used the export and import features.
Choose an asset from a project and think about how you can make it unique. Use the paint editor to change its appearance or add new sounds to give it a different personality. Write a short story or create a game using your remixed asset. Present your project and discuss the changes you made to the original asset.
Work on a project where you use assets from different creators. Make sure to give credit to each original creator in the Notes and Credits section of your project. Explain why it’s important to credit others and how it encourages sharing and collaboration in the Scratch community. Share your project and highlight the assets you used.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Hi, I’m Maren from the Scratch Team, and I recently discovered a great asset from STEAM for Vietnam that I want to use in my project. If you find an asset from another user’s asset pack that you’d like to use, let’s explore ways to incorporate it into your project.
**#1** If I’m logged in, I can remix the asset pack project to access all the assets.
**#2** If I only want to use specific objects from the asset pack, rather than remixing the whole project, I can use the backpack feature to collect individual sprites, costumes, or sounds. However, I need to be logged in to access the backpack feature.
**#3** Whether logged in or not, or using the online or offline editor, I can also export individual sprites, costumes, or sounds to my computer desktop and then upload them into my project in either editor.
If using the backpack, at the bottom of the screen, click to expand the backpack. Then drag and drop the desired assets to the backpack area to save them. If you’re using the offline editor and have no way of publicly sharing your project, you can export assets you’ve created to share them with friends and fellow users. You can also use the export feature to collect assets if you’re accessing the online editor while not logged in, or if you prefer the export method over the backpack.
If exporting, right-click on the asset and choose “export” from the menu. Backpacking or exporting an entire sprite will create one file containing all the sprite’s costumes, sounds, and code. That’s why creating backdrop assets as sprites, instead of backdrops, can be helpful. If the backdrop was created as a sprite, you’ll need to first drag it from the backpack into the sprite area, or upload it as a sprite. Then, you may choose to drag the backdrop sprite costume to the backdrop area, as well as any sounds. Once it is set as a backdrop, you can delete it as a sprite.
Now, you can use the backdrop code blocks like “switch backdrop” to code it as usual. If I exported the asset in the online or offline editor, I can use the upload options in the sprite, costume, and sound menus to upload the asset into my project from my files.
Scratch embraces remix culture. Remixing is when you build upon someone else’s projects, code, ideas, images, or anything else they share on Scratch to create your own unique work. When you’ve added an asset from another user into your project, consider what you might add to make it your own. Perhaps you add code to animate the asset or place it in a new scene with other assets. Add related sounds. Use the tools in the paint or sound editor to make adjustments. Add additional assets to the pack that you felt were missing, etc. Just make sure that before you share your new creation, you’ve given credit to the original creator in the Notes and Credits section of your project page. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create!
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Scratch – A programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. – Example sentence: In Scratch, I made a fun game where a cat chases a mouse.
Assets – Items like images, sounds, and scripts that are used in a project to make it more interesting and interactive. – Example sentence: I added new assets to my game, including a background image and some cool sound effects.
Remixing – Taking an existing project and modifying it to create something new and different. – Example sentence: I enjoyed remixing my friend’s animation by adding new characters and dialogue.
Backpack – A feature in Scratch that allows you to save and reuse scripts, costumes, and sounds across different projects. – Example sentence: I stored my favorite sprite in the backpack so I could use it in another project later.
Sprites – Characters or objects in Scratch that can be programmed to move and interact in a project. – Example sentence: I created a sprite of a dog that can jump over obstacles in my game.
Costumes – Different appearances or outfits for a sprite that can be changed to create animations. – Example sentence: I made my sprite look like it was dancing by switching between different costumes.
Sounds – Audio files that can be added to a project to make it more engaging and fun. – Example sentence: I recorded my own sounds to use as background music in my animation.
Export – To save a project or its parts in a format that can be used outside of the original program. – Example sentence: I exported my Scratch project as a video to share it with my family.
Code – Instructions written in a programming language that tell a computer what to do. – Example sentence: I learned how to write code to make my sprite move across the screen.
Projects – Completed works in Scratch that can include games, animations, or interactive stories. – Example sentence: My projects folder is full of different games I’ve created using Scratch.
