How to recreate a Minecraft splash animation for text/image?

[Westerwald]

H. I wanna recreate an animation of Minecraft splashes. I`ve got a text which looks like a Minecraft splash, and now I have to make it throbbing in the same manner. It should be simple to do.  Can someone teach me? 

[Kevin-Monahan]

Hi @Westerwald,

For an effect like this, choose the Effect Controls panel. Go to scale and click the stop watch, which sets a keyframe. Move the playhead a half a second and then move the slider for scale. You can copy and paste these two keyframes there and you will animate the scale property giving it the same look and feel. Please return with questions. Hope this recipe works for you!

Thanks,
Kevin

[Erich37866234rz9q]

Hi Westerwald,

Recreating the throbbing animation of Minecraft splashes is a fun project! Here’s a simple way to do it using CSS and JavaScript.

<div class="splash">Your Splash Text Here</div>

.splash {
font-family: 'Minecraft', sans-serif;
font-size: 48px;
color: yellow;
animation: throb 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes throb {
0%, 100% {
transform: scale(1);
}
50% {
transform: scale(1.1);
}
}

JavaScript (if you want to change the splash text dynamically):

const splashes = [
"Your Splash Text Here",
"Another Splash Text",
"Yet Another Splash"
];
const splashElement = document.querySelector('.splash');
setInterval(() => {
const randomSplash = splashes[Math.floor(Math.random() * splashes.length)];
splashElement.textContent = randomSplash;
}, 2000);

To mention OptiFine: If you're using OptiFine, you might also want to add a dynamic splash related to it. Just add something like "OptiFine Installed!" to your splashes array.

Let me know if you need more details or further assistance!

[minecraft_9355]

Recreating the iconic Minecraft splash animation is a fun project! Here’s how you can do it:

1. Design the Splash Text:
   Start by designing your text to resemble the Minecraft splash. Tools like Photoshop or GIMP can help you create the signature bold yellow font with a slight outline. Alternatively, you can use online generators for a quick mock-up.

2. Animation Basics:
   The throbbing effect can be achieved using animation tools like Adobe After Effects, Blender, or even CSS if you’re embedding it on a website. The key is to alternate the scale of the text slightly over time, creating a pulsating effect. For instance:

   • In CSS, use @keyframes to animate the scale property.
   • In After Effects, use the Scale property with keyframes and ease in/out settings.

3. Maintain Simplicity:
   The original splash animation is subtle—just a slight “zoom in and out” effect. Don’t overdo the scaling, as it may lose the charm of the original.

For a more in-depth step-by-step guide, you might want to check resources like theminecraft.com. They often cover creative Minecraft-related projects and could have additional tips for replicating game effects.