How to Make an ANIMATED Intro Cutscene in Roblox Studio | Roblox Studio Scripting Tutorial

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating an animated intro cutscene in Roblox Studio. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your game, this step-by-step guide will help you understand the scripting and animation techniques needed to create an engaging introduction for your game.

Step 1: Set Up Your Roblox Studio Environment

• Open Roblox Studio and create a new place or open an existing project.
• Make sure you are in the "Home" tab.
• Enable the "Explorer" and "Properties" panels by going to the "View" tab and selecting them. This will help you manage your game's components.

Step 2: Create Your Cutscene Components

• In the Explorer panel, right-click on "StarterGui" and select "Insert Object."
• Choose "ScreenGui" to create a new GUI element.
• Inside the ScreenGui, insert a "TextLabel" for displaying the cutscene text. Adjust its size and position using the Properties panel.
• You can also add a "Frame" or "ImageLabel" if you want to incorporate images or background visuals.

Step 3: Scripting the Animation

• Right-click on the ScreenGui you created and select "Insert Object" > "LocalScript."
• In the LocalScript, you will write the code for your animation. Here’s a basic example to get you started:

local textLabel = script.Parent:WaitForChild("TextLabel")
textLabel.Text = "Welcome to My Game!"
textLabel.Visible = true

for i = 1, 10 do
    textLabel.TextTransparency = i / 10 -- Fade out effect
    wait(0.1) -- Adjust timing for speed
end

textLabel.Visible = false

• This script makes the text label fade out over time. You can modify the text and timing as needed.

Step 4: Adding Camera Effects

• To create a more dynamic cutscene, you can manipulate the camera.
• Insert another LocalScript in the StarterPlayerScripts and add the following code:

local player = game.Players.LocalPlayer
local camera = workspace.CurrentCamera

camera.CameraType = Enum.CameraType.Scriptable
camera.CFrame = CFrame.new(Vector3.new(0, 10, -10), Vector3.new(0, 0, 0)) -- Adjust position and focus

wait(5) -- Duration of the intro

camera.CameraType = Enum.CameraType.Custom -- Reset camera control

• This code changes the camera angle and position for the intro, providing a cinematic feel.

Step 5: Testing Your Cutscene

• Click on the "Play" button in Roblox Studio to test your cutscene.
• Observe how the text appears and fades, and check the camera movement.
• Make adjustments to timing, text, and camera angles as needed to perfect your intro.

Conclusion

You have now created an animated intro cutscene in Roblox Studio! By setting up your environment, scripting animations, and controlling the camera, you can create engaging introductions that enhance your gameplay experience. Experiment with different effects and sequences to further personalize your game. For further learning, consider exploring more advanced scripting techniques or joining game development communities for additional resources.