ScratchJr Custom Character How To 1
ScratchJr Custom Character How To 1
ScratchJr Custom Character How To 1
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Overview
In this brief tutorial, we will guide you through how to add custom characters
into ScratchJr using the paint editor and the camera tool. For safety reasons,
ScratchJr does not allow you to import outside images, but you can use the
camera! Bring stuffed animals, book characters, everyday objects, or even
yourself to life on ScratchJr with these quick steps.
Learning Objectives
● Practice advanced project design skills in the paint editor including
camera and reshape
● Create meaningful projects by incorporating personal interests using
the camera feature
Steps
1. Choose an image, object, or face you’d like to turn into a ScratchJr
character!
8. Take an picture of your the image, object or face you’d like to add into
the project
9. Click on the “move” tool
10. Double tap the edges of the shape
11. Use the dots that appear to drag the edges of the shape to fit the
outline of your image
12. Continue to tap on the edges of the shape to create more points on the
edges that can be moved
13. When happy with the character, rename it by tapping on the name on t
top of the paint editor
14. Return to the project editor and bring your character to life!