Apply the Processing language to tasks involved in computer vision--tasks such as edge and
corner detection recognition of motion between frames in a video recognition of objects
matching of feature points and shapes in different frames for tracking purposes and more. You
will manipulate images through creative effects geometric transformation blending of multiple
images and so forth. Examples are provided. Pro Processing for Images and Computer Vision with
OpenCV is a step-by-step training tool that guides you through a series of worked examples in
linear order. Each chapter begins with a basic demonstration including the code to recreate it
on your own system. Then comes a creative challenge by which to engage and develop mastery of
the chapter's topic. The book also includes hints and tips relating to visual arts interaction
design and industrial best practices. This book is intended for any developer ofartistic and
otherwise visual applications such as in augmented reality and digital effects with a need to
manipulate images and to recognize and manipulate objects within those images. The book is
specifically targeted at those making use of the Processing language that is common in artistic
fields and to Java programmers because of Processing's easy integration into the Java
programming environment. What You'll Learn Make use of OpenCV the open source library for
computer vision in the Processing environment Capture live video streams and examine them
frame-by-frame for objects in motion Recognize shapes and objects through techniques of
detecting lines edges corners and more Transform images by scaling translating rotating
and additionally through various distortion effects Apply techniques such as background
subtraction to isolate motion of objects in live video streams Detect and track human faces and
other objects by matching feature points in different images or video frames Who This Book Is
For Media artists designers and creative coders
