ascii-video

Convert video, audio, images, and text into colored ASCII character video outputs.

Updated Apr 9, 2026

Search Tags:#generative art #python #ffmpeg #ascii #video rendering #audio-reactive #color shaders

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/MarbleSodas/Mavis --skill ascii-video-marblesodas

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ascii-video
Source: https://github.com/MarbleSodas/Mavis/tree/main/skills/creative/ascii-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MarbleSodas/Mavis --skill ascii-video-marblesodas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Users need a way to transform video and audio into visually compelling, shareable ASCII art motion—without manual, frame-by-frame crafting.

Core Features & Use Cases

Video-to-ASCII rendering: convert video (and images) into colored ASCII MP4/GIF outputs using multi-grid rendering and palette mapping.
Audio-reactive ASCII visuals: drive motion, color, and effects from audio features (FFT bands, beat detection, energy and timbre metrics).
Generative and hybrid modes: create procedural ASCII animation, or combine video with audio-reactive overlays and timed text/TTS.

Quick Start

Ask an agent to use the ascii-video skill to convert your uploaded video into a 1080p 24fps colored ASCII MP4 using the audio-reactive hybrid mode when audio is present.

Frequently Asked Questions about ascii-video

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert video into colored ASCII art animation?▼

To convert video into colored ASCII art animation, the skill applies a six-stage pipeline including multi-grid rendering, adaptive brightness normalization, and ffmpeg encoding to generate single-file MP4 or GIF outputs.

Can I create audio-reactive ASCII visualizers from music?▼

Yes, you can create audio-reactive ASCII visualizers by driving motion, color, and effects from extracted audio features including FFT bands, beat detection, energy, and timbre metrics.

Does this video rendering pipeline require manual frame-by-frame editing?▼

No, colored ASCII video rendering requires no manual frame-by-frame crafting because the pipeline automates scene rendering, adaptive brightness normalization, and ffmpeg encoding into deterministic single-file Python generation.

What is the best way to generate procedural ASCII animation with timed text overlays?▼

The best way to generate procedural ASCII animation with timed text overlays is using the hybrid mode, which combines video with audio-reactive overlays and timed text or TTS narration.

Are there limitations when using ffmpeg encoding for ASCII video rendering?▼

A key limitation of ffmpeg encoding for ASCII video rendering is that outputs are bound to deterministic, single-file Python generation, meaning complex multi-grid rendering and shader feedback require precise pipeline staging.

Do I need Python to use this ascii-video skill?▼

Yes, you need Python because the skill relies on deterministic single-file Python generation to execute the multi-grid rendering, tonemap, shader, and ffmpeg encoding pipeline.