animated-image

Generate minimalist static images and animate them into short videos.

7|Updated Oct 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zackproser/claude-custom-skills-demo --skill animated-image
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Skill: animated-image
Source: https://github.com/zackproser/claude-custom-skills-demo/tree/main/skills/animated-image
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zackproser/claude-custom-skills-demo --skill animated-image

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires dotenv, @google/genai, and includes scripts (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of visual concepts and simple animations, eliminating the need for complex design software or video editing skills. It transforms your ideas into engaging visuals with minimal effort, allowing you to focus on your core tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Image Generation: Create minimalist, clean-lined static images from concise text prompts using Google's image model.
  • Video Animation: Animate generated images into short videos using Google's video model, automatically inferring motion if not specified.
  • Use Case: Quickly visualize a product concept, a scene for a presentation, or a character's simple action, then bring it to life with a short, engaging animation for social media, presentations, or storyboarding.

Quick Start

Use the animated-image skill to create a wooden ball on a ramp, and animate the most obvious motion.

Frequently Asked Questions about animated-image

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate animated videos from text prompts using AI?

Generate animated videos by providing a text prompt describing your concept. This Skill uses Google Gemini to create a clean, minimalist static image first, then animates it into a short video using Google Veo, requiring only an image prompt and optional animation prompt to produce both .png and .mp4 files.

Can I create concept art and storyboards without design software?

Yes. This Skill automates visual concept creation by generating static images and animations from text descriptions, eliminating the need for complex design tools. It's ideal for rapid ideation, design previews, and storyboard-style animations for presentations or social media.

What's the best way to quickly visualize a product concept as an animated preview?

Describe your concept in a text prompt. The Skill generates a minimalist static image, then automatically animates it into motion graphics, producing both image and video outputs in seconds—perfect for quick design iterations and stakeholder previews without manual editing.

Does this work with Google Gemini and Google Veo?

Yes. This Skill leverages Google's Gemini image model for static image generation and Google Veo for video animation. Both are integrated via the @google/genai dependency, handling image and animation generation end-to-end from your prompts.

What happens if I don't specify an animation prompt?

The Skill automatically infers obvious motion from your generated image. You only need to provide an image prompt; animation inference occurs automatically, simplifying the workflow for users who want motion without detailed motion descriptions.

What are the output file formats and naming?

Outputs include a static .png image file, a .mp4 video file, and a one-sentence caption describing the result. All three are generated in a single execution, giving you both visual assets and descriptive metadata ready for use.