ascii-video

Convert video and audio inputs into colored ASCII animations with Python.

1|Updated May 12, 2026

Search Tags:#video #visualization #ffmpeg #creative #ascii #generative

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/projectedanx/hermes-agent --skill ascii-video-projectedanx

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires numpy, scipy, pillow, ffmpeg, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of transforming standard media files into unique, retro-styled ASCII character animations, providing a creative and programmatic way to visualize data or artistic content.

Core Features & Use Cases

Multi-Mode Rendering: Supports video-to-ASCII, audio-reactive visualizers, generative procedural animations, and TTS-narrated video.
Advanced Composition: Features a multi-grid system, 38 composable shaders, and 20 pixel blend modes for professional-grade visual output.
Use Case: Create a custom, audio-reactive music visualizer for a track by piping audio features into the ASCII production pipeline to generate a synchronized MP4 output.

Quick Start

Use the ascii-video skill to convert the file input.mp4 into a 1080p ASCII video using the retro terminal shader preset.

Frequently Asked Questions about ascii-video

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert standard video files into ASCII art animations?▼

You can convert video to ASCII art using a multi-stage Python rendering pipeline that processes media frames into colored ASCII character animations and encodes them into a stylized MP4 output.

Do I need ffmpeg installed locally to generate ASCII videos?▼

Yes, you need a local ffmpeg installation for frame processing and encoding. The pipeline also requires Python libraries including NumPy, SciPy, and Pillow to handle the media rendering and pixel manipulation.

Can I create an audio-reactive music visualizer using ASCII characters?▼

Yes, you can create an audio-reactive ASCII music visualizer by piping audio features into the production pipeline. This generates a synchronized MP4 output where the ASCII animation reacts dynamically to the audio track.

What rendering options are available for customizing ASCII video output?▼

The rendering pipeline supports advanced composition through a multi-grid system, 38 composable shaders, and 20 pixel blend modes. These features allow for professional-grade visual output and retro terminal shader presets.

Does the video-to-ASCII transcoding pipeline support generative inputs?▼

Yes, the pipeline supports multi-mode rendering including generative procedural animations and TTS-narrated video. It transforms generative inputs into stylized ASCII character animations alongside standard video and audio processing.