ascii-video

Convert audio, video, images, or text into colored ASCII video with MP4, GIF, or frame-sequence output.

Updated May 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anxiety135790/hermes-skills --skill ascii-video-anxiety135790
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ascii-video
Source: https://github.com/anxiety135790/hermes-skills/tree/main/creative/ascii-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anxiety135790/hermes-skills --skill ascii-video-anxiety135790

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the gap between a creative vision and a polished ASCII-based video by guiding the full workflow from source media or an idea to a rendered MP4, GIF, or image sequence. It is designed for projects that need expressive character-art animation without GPU dependence or terminal-only output.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video-to-ASCII Conversion: Recreate footage with colored character grids while preserving source colors and motion cues.
  • Audio-Reactive Visuals: Build beat-driven, spectrum-inspired, or music-synced animations from audio alone.
  • Generative Scene Building: Create procedural motion, effects, and transitions from math and feature-driven scenes.
  • Production Workflow: Use multi-grid composition, shader chains, feedback effects, tone mapping, and ffmpeg encoding for finished video output.
  • Use Case: A creator can transform a song, clip, or concept into a layered retro-futuristic ASCII sequence with matching palettes, motion arcs, and cinematic post-processing.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to create a cinematic ASCII video from your chosen input and specify the mood, format, and whether it should be video-reactive, audio-reactive, or fully generative.

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 to ASCII animation without relying on a GPU?▼

To convert video to ASCII animation without a GPU, this Skill processes source footage into colored character grids using Python, NumPy, and Pillow, preserving source colors and motion cues for MP4 or GIF output.

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

Yes, you can generate audio-reactive ASCII visuals from a music track. This Skill uses SciPy for audio analysis to build beat-driven, spectrum-inspired animations that sync directly to your source audio.

What do I need to render cinematic ASCII video with shader pipelines and feedback effects?▼

To render cinematic ASCII video with shader pipelines and feedback effects, you need Python, NumPy, Pillow, SciPy for audio modes, ffmpeg for encoding, and a monospace font to render multi-grid scenes.

Does this approach support creating procedural ASCII scenes from text?▼

Yes, this approach supports creating procedural ASCII scenes from text. It builds generative scene motion, effects, and transitions from math and feature-driven inputs without requiring source footage.

What is the best way to output a finished ASCII video sequence for production?▼

The best way to output a finished ASCII video sequence is using ffmpeg encoding. This Skill applies multi-grid composition, shader chains, tone mapping, and feedback effects before exporting to MP4, GIF, or frame sequences.