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Learning OpenCV from Scratch with C++

Gain insights into OpenCV with C++. Delve into image editing, machine learning functions, and practical applications like object detection. Discover real-world projects to elevate your programming skills.

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OpenCV is extensively used in the business world for various applications, including facial recognition, object detection, and image and video manipulation. In this course, you'll learn the basics of OpenCV—an open-source machine learning library. You'll begin with an overview of the OpenCV library before moving on to practical applications like viewing images, videos, and webcam input. Next, you'll learn how to edit images with tools like decolorizing, cropping, resizing, and captioning. You'll dive into machine learning functions like edge detection, contour detection, corner detection, and face detection. Finally, you'll work on practical projects like document scanners and object trackers. By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of OpenCV and machine learning with C++. You'll be able to create functional applications using computer vision principles, preparing you for real-world projects. Taking this course will allow you to take your programming skills to the next level.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

An understanding of computer vision using the OpenCV library

The ability to read and edit images, video, and webcam using C++ in OpenCV

Hands-on experience building real-world computer vision applications using C++

A working knowledge of object detection and optical analysis in machine learning using OpenCV

An understanding of computer vision using the OpenCV library

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30 Lessons5 Quizzes2 Assessments

Introduction to C++ OpenCV

1 Lessons

Get familiar with OpenCV, a powerful library for computer vision and image processing.

Getting Started with OpenCV

Reading Media

3 Lessons

Unpack the core of reading images and videos with OpenCV in C++.

Reading Images

Reading Videos

Quiz Yourself on Reading Images and Videos

Editing Images

8 Lessons

Work your way through image editing techniques using OpenCV, including cropping, color spaces, and adding text.

Cropping and Resizing

Color Spaces

Image Translation and Rotation

Quiz Yourself on Editing Images

Reading and Editing Images with OpenCV

Assessment

Advanced Editing

6 Lessons

Break down complex ideas for advanced image editing and manipulation in OpenCV.

Split and Merge Color Channels

Join Images

Bitwise Operators

Masking Images

Drawing Shapes on an Image with a Mouse

Quiz Yourself on Advanced Editing

Detection

5 Lessons

Solve problems in edge, contour, face, and corner detection using OpenCV techniques.

Quiz Yourself on Detection

Assessment on Advanced Editing and Detection

Assessment

Real-Life Projects

4 Lessons

See how it works to build and solve document scanners and object tracking projects.

Build a Document Scanner

Solution: Document Scanner

Build an Object Tracker

Solution: Object Tracker

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Build on your OpenCV skills to solve real-world problems and explore advanced concepts.

What Next?

Appendix

2 Lessons

Step through installing OpenCV on Windows and macOS with detailed setup instructions.

Installation on Windows

Installation on macOS

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

Course Author:

Nishan Poudel

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