OpenCV - Python

Python language wrapper for the open source computer vision library OpenCV.

I've been contributing bits and pieces to OpenCV for a couple years now. One interesting component that I've put some work into is the Python interface. I like the Python interface for a number of reasons

One can use the interactive python shell to experiment with code. Since the built in python shell is fairly basic, I recommend trying IPython, which has features such as tab completion, color highlighting, and interactive help.
It is easier to test and experiment with code without the tedious edit/ compile/run cycle of C/C++
Manipulating lists, dictionaries (hashtables), reading from files, and doing string operations is typically easier in Python than C/C++

Documentation for the Python inteface is scant, but the functions are nearly identical to those in the C version of OpenCV. Furthermore, SWIG auto-generates pydoc strings for each function, so one can easily lookup function arguments and return types. Visit the OpenCV Wiki PythonInteface page for specific differences. Please feel free to add examples or other comments as you see fit here.

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Roman Stanchak

OpenCV - Python

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