scikit-video

Read and write video files via FFmpeg with a NumPy interface.

19|2|Updated Jan 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tondevrel/scientific-agent-skills --skill scikit-video
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Skill: scikit-video
Source: https://github.com/tondevrel/scientific-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/scikit-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tondevrel/scientific-agent-skills --skill scikit-video

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the complex task of working with video files in scientific research, enabling efficient processing, analysis, and quality assessment of video data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video I/O: Read and write video files using FFmpeg with a NumPy interface.
  • Motion Estimation: Calculate motion vectors between frames for tracking movement.
  • Video Quality Assessment: Measure video quality using metrics like PSNR and SSIM.
  • Use Case: Analyze a series of scientific recordings to detect subtle motion changes or quantify the degradation of video quality after compression.

Quick Start

Use the scikit-video skill to read the first 100 frames from the video file 'experiment.mp4'.

Frequently Asked Questions about scikit-video

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I process video data for scientific analysis using Python?

Process video data for scientific analysis by reading video files into NumPy arrays using FFmpeg, enabling frame-by-frame manipulation and measurement. This interface handles video I/O directly, allowing researchers to apply computer vision algorithms to temporal image data.

How do I calculate motion vectors between video frames for tracking movement?

Calculate motion vectors between video frames using built-in motion estimation algorithms. This functionality tracks movement across sequential frames by comparing pixel data in NumPy arrays, making it suitable for detecting subtle motion changes in scientific recordings.

What is the best way to measure video quality metrics like PSNR and SSIM?

Measure video quality metrics like PSNR and SSIM by passing video frames as NumPy arrays to the quality assessment functions. This allows you to quantify video degradation after compression and evaluate the fidelity of processed temporal image data.

Can I use FFmpeg to read specific frames from a video file into a NumPy array?

Yes, you can use FFmpeg to read specific frames from a video file into a NumPy array. The interface handles the video decoding process, allowing you to extract a targeted number of frames, such as the first 100 frames of an experiment recording, for analysis.

Does this video processing approach work for machine learning on temporal image data?

Yes, this video processing approach works for machine learning on temporal image data by providing a NumPy-based interface for reading and writing video files. It extracts frame data efficiently, which is essential for training computer vision models on video datasets.

Why do I need a NumPy interface for FFmpeg when analyzing scientific recordings?

A NumPy interface for FFmpeg is needed because it bridges video file decoding with scientific Python libraries, allowing direct array manipulation. Without it, extracting raw frame data for computer vision research and quality assessment requires complex custom pipelines.