Can I adjust the smoothness of the loop?

Yes, you can specify a crossfade duration between 0.25 and 2.0 seconds. Shorter fades work best for subtle motion, while longer fades smooth out dynamic movement.

What are the requirements to use this skill?

The skill requires FFmpeg to be installed on your system (e.g., via Homebrew with 'brew install ffmpeg') to handle the video manipulation.

How does the video-loop skill create a seamless transition?

It utilizes a forward-reverse-crossfade technique which plays the video forward and then in reverse, applying crossfades at the junction points to eliminate the 'jump' at the end of the loop.

What types of video work best with this looping skill?

Symmetrical or abstract content loops most naturally. We recommend avoiding videos with clear directional motion, such as walking or scrolling text, as they may look unnatural when reversed.

Seamless Video Loop Generator

Name: Seamless Video Loop Generator
Author: kdowswell

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Design Tools

Creates mathematically seamless, infinite video loops using forward-reverse-crossfade techniques for web and UI backgrounds.

About

The video-loop skill enables Claude to automatically transform standard video clips into perfectly looping assets by applying a specialized forward-reverse-crossfade process. It is designed to eliminate the jarring jumps typically seen when videos restart, making it an essential tool for developers creating hero backgrounds, ambient UI elements, or product showcases. By leveraging FFmpeg, the skill provides granular control over crossfade durations, ensuring smooth transitions across a variety of motion types ranging from subtle atmospheric shifts to dynamic product rotations.

Key Features

Standardized output compatible with HTML5 video autoplay and loop attributes
CLI-based workflow optimized for rapid asset generation
Customizable crossfade durations (0.25s to 2.0s) for tailored transitions
FFmpeg-powered rendering for high-quality video processing
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Automated forward-reverse-crossfade processing for perfect continuity

Use Cases

Generating infinite product display loops for e-commerce galleries
Developing smooth, atmospheric loading states and visual UI feedback
Creating ambient website hero backgrounds that play continuously without visible jumps

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kdowswell/veo-tools video-loop

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill

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