edenfunf/reelmimic

What it solves

ReelMimic allows users to create new 2D animated videos that mimic the style, pacing, and editing rhythm of a reference video without copying the original footage, characters, or assets.

How it works

The system analyzes a reference video to extract technical details such as shot lengths, BPM, transitions, framing, colors, and camera movements. It then generates a production plan (storyboard, characters, and style frames) for user approval via a chat interface.

Once approved, the production is handled by a team of AI agents. Up to six agents work on different parts of the video simultaneously, and each completed shot is reviewed by a separate agent to ensure quality. If a shot is rejected, it is sent back for fixes, which must be proven with before-and-after screenshots. The project integrates with Claude Code or Codex to execute the work on the user's local machine.

Who it’s for

Content creators and animators who want to replicate a specific visual or rhythmic style from an existing video to create original 2D animations.

Highlights

• Multi-Agent Workflow: Uses a distributed system of builder and reviewer agents to prevent "one-shot" generation errors.
• Seven Drawing Engines: Supports various styles including vector/motion graphics, hand-painted watercolor, crayon picture book, pixel art, paper cut-out stop-motion, whiteboard doodle, and anime cel.
• Style Extraction: Automatically breaks down the technical structure of a reference video instead of just applying a filter.
• Local Execution: Runs on the user's computer using their own AI provider accounts (Claude Code or Codex).
• Interactive Planning: Users can chat with the AI to refine the storyboard and assets before production begins.