# Begin()

> Initializes the splash screen so it is ready to begin drawing. Call this before you start calling SplashScreen.Draw. Internally this function resets the timer and prepares the logos for drawing.

## Definition

* **Type:** Method
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.Rendering](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/rendering.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.CoreModule

```csharp
public static void Begin()
```

### Examples

```csharp
using System.Collections;
using UnityEngine;
using UnityEngine.Rendering;

// This example shows how you could draw the splash screen at the start of a Scene. This is a good way to integrate the splash screen with your own or add extras such as Audio.
public class SplashScreenExample : MonoBehaviour
{
    IEnumerator Start()
    {
        Debug.Log("Showing splash screen");
        SplashScreen.Begin();
        while (!SplashScreen.isFinished)
        {
            SplashScreen.Draw();
            yield return null;
        }
        Debug.Log("Finished showing splash screen");
    }
}
```