Practical Python and OpenCV + Case Studies (3rd edition) - [XMast...

Inside Practical Python and OpenCV + Case Studies you'll learn the basics of computer vision and OpenCV, working your way up to more advanced topics such as face detection, object tracking in video, and handwriting recognition, all with lots of examples, code, and detailed walkthroughs.

This book covers the fundamentals with tons of code examples that allow you to get your hands dirty, quickly and easily. Whether you are are a seasoned developer looking to learn more about computer vision, or a student at a university preparing for research in the computer vision field, this book is for you.

Learn how to:

 
- detect faces in images and video
- explore object tracking in video
- become a pro at handwriting recognition with HOG
- master machine learning by classifying flower species
- ...and more