ascii-video

Convert input media into colored ASCII video using a modular production pipeline.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/overviewlabs/WHOX --skill ascii-video-overviewlabs
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Skill: ascii-video
Source: https://github.com/overviewlabs/WHOX/tree/main/skills/creative/ascii-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/overviewlabs/WHOX --skill ascii-video-overviewlabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

The ASCII Video Production Pipeline enables creators to transform diverse media into expressive colored ASCII video, reducing reliance on heavy GPU rendering while delivering cinematic, retro, or artful outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-mode pipeline: video-to-ASCII, audio-reactive visuals, generative ASCII, hybrid video+audio, and text overlays (lyrics, quotes).
  • Palette-driven color mapping, multi-grid composition, and adaptive tonemapping for cohesive visual language.
  • Flexible export options (MP4, GIF, image sequences) suitable for production pipelines, art installations, and social media formats.

Quick Start

Feed input media (video, audio, images) and run the ascii-video pipeline to generate colored ASCII video output.

Frequently Asked Questions about ascii-video

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

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How do I convert video to colored ASCII art without heavy GPU rendering?

You can convert video to colored ASCII art using a modular production pipeline that processes input media with palette-driven color mapping and adaptive tonemapping, reducing reliance on heavy GPU rendering. It supports video-to-ASCII, audio-reactive visuals, and hybrid modes.

What do I need to generate ASCII video from input media?

To generate ASCII video, you need Python 3.10+, NumPy, Pillow, and ffmpeg. These dependencies render frames, apply color and tonemapping, and encode the final output into formats like MP4, GIF, or image sequences.

Can I create audio-reactive generative ASCII art using ffmpeg?

Yes, you can create audio-reactive generative ASCII art using the pipeline's audio-reactive and hybrid video+audio modes. It processes audio inputs to drive generative ASCII visuals and encodes the output using ffmpeg.

Does this ASCII video pipeline support text overlays for lyrics or quotes?

Yes, the ASCII video pipeline supports text overlays for integrating lyrics or quotes directly into the visual output. It combines multi-grid composition with adaptive tonemapping to maintain a cohesive visual language.

What is the best way to export colored ASCII video for social media formats?

The best way to export colored ASCII video for social media is using the pipeline's flexible export options, which support MP4, GIF, and image sequences suitable for production pipelines, art installations, and social media formats.