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Computer Vision for Beginners: Image Recognition and AI with OpenCV and Python
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Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 8 2025
Pages: 266
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Teach your computer to see and understand images-with code you can write today.
Computer Vision for Beginners is a hands-on guide to building image recognition and analysis projects using Python and OpenCV, the most widely used computer vision library. Designed for absolute beginners, this book walks you step-by-step through the basics of working with images, detecting objects, and building simple AI-powered tools.
No advanced math or machine learning background needed-just basic Python and curiosity.
In this book, you'll learn how to:
Read, display, and manipulate images using OpenCV
Detect shapes, edges, faces, and colors in photos and video
Build a basic object detection system
Use contouring and masking for advanced image filtering
Create a motion detection system with your webcam
Apply image transformations, filters, and enhancements
Recognize handwritten digits using machine learning
Train custom classifiers with your own images
Understand how computer vision powers real-world applications
Each chapter includes working code examples, visuals, and tips for experimenting with your own projects.
If you're interested in AI, image processing, or automation, Computer Vision for Beginners is your practical introduction to building tools that can see and interpret the world-using nothing but Python.
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