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ascii-video

Convert video, audio, images, or prompts into colored ASCII video via ffmpeg.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2025
Search Tags:#visualization#ffmpeg#shaders#video-processing#ascii-video#tonemap
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lucasfth/config --skill ascii-video-lucasfth
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ascii-video
Source: https://github.com/lucasfth/config/tree/main/.hermes/skills/creative/ascii-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lucasfth/config --skill ascii-video-lucasfth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a complete production pipeline that converts diverse media inputs (video, audio, images, or generative prompts) into colored ASCII video outputs (MP4, GIF, or image sequences), enabling cinematic ASCII visuals without manual frame-by-frame work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video-to-ASCII conversion: transform any media source into a color ASCII representation.
  • Audio-reactive visuals: synchronize ASCII scenes to music features for dynamic visuals.
  • Generative ASCII art: produce procedural ASCII animations without input media.
  • Hybrid video: combine video, audio, and text overlays into a single ASCII output.
  • Text/lyrics overlays and terminal-style visuals: integrate quotes and lyrics in ASCII form.
  • Output formats: export MP4, GIF, or image sequences for flexible distribution.

Quick Start

Render a short ASCII-video sample from a given video using the production pipeline.

Frequently Asked Questions about ascii-video

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a video to colored ASCII art?▼

To convert video to colored ASCII art, this Skill orchestrates a complete production pipeline that transforms raw media inputs into tone-mapped color ASCII video outputs, supporting MP4, GIF, and image sequence formats without manual frame-by-frame work.

Can I generate audio-reactive ASCII visuals from music?▼

Yes, you can generate audio-reactive ASCII visuals by synchronizing ASCII scenes to extracted music features. This allows you to create dynamic visual outputs directly from audio inputs without needing a separate video source.

Does this pipeline support shader postprocessing and ffmpeg encoding?▼

Yes, the pipeline explicitly supports shader postprocessing for visual effects and utilizes ffmpeg-based encoding to finalize and export the generated ASCII video into your desired output format.

What is the best way to create generative ASCII animations without input media?▼

The best way to create generative ASCII animations without input media is using this Skill's procedural generation capabilities, which produce ASCII animations directly from prompts to create dynamic terminal-style visuals.

Can I combine text overlays and video into a single ASCII output?▼

Yes, you can combine video, audio, and text overlays into a single hybrid ASCII output. This includes integrating quotes and lyrics directly into terminal-style visuals during the rendering pipeline.

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