What is OpenCV? - Python Beginners Tutorial #1

This video introduces you to OpenCV for Python. You will learn about OpenCV, some history, possible applications, and finally some basic commands. This is the first video of the OpenCV for Python tutorial series. Follow along with the series using this playlist:    • OpenCV for Python  

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0:00 Introduction
0:40 What is OpenCV
1:18 Installation

Mac: python3 -m pip install opencv-python
Ubuntu: sudo apt install libopencv-dev python3-opencv
Conda: conda install -c menpo opencv
Raspberry Pi:    • How to Install OpenCV on a Raspberry Pi  

2:13 Show an image
4:56 Grayscale data structure
8:40 Color data structure
10:45 Writing an image
12:11 Happy coding