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2nd edition + Hardcopies of Practical Python and OpenCV now online!

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The 2nd edition of Practical Python and OpenCV + Case Studies is officially online!

This 2nd edition is a MAJOR UPDATE to the book and includes:

Hardcopy editions.

Figure 1: Hardcopy editions of Practical Python and OpenCV + Case Studies are now available!
Figure 1: Hardcopy editions of Practical Python and OpenCV + Case Studies are now available!

I’ve wanted to offer Practical Python and OpenCV in print ever since I wrote the book a year ago, but I struggled to find to publisher — that’s all changed now, the hardcopy editions are ready to go and available for purchase right now!

Full compatibility with OpenCV 3 and Python 3.

Over the past few months, I have been hard at work updating all source code and explanations in Practical Python and OpenCV + Case Studies to ensure full compatibility with both the newly released OpenCV 3.0 library and the Python 3 programming language. Now you’ll be able to learn the differences between OpenCV 2.4 and OpenCV 3 — and use the Python 3 as well!

Raspberry Pi Support.

Figure 2: All code examples in the 2nd edition of Practical Python and OpenCV + Case Studies run on the Raspberry Pi out-of-the-box.
Figure 2: All code examples in the 2nd edition of Practical Python and OpenCV + Case Studies run on the Raspberry Pi out-of-the-box.

Own a Raspberry Pi and want to use it to detect faces in video streams? Track objects in video? Or recognize handwriting? No problem! The new source code downloads for all chapters in Practical Python and OpenCV + Case Studies will work on the Raspberry Pi out of the box, no modifications required.

Video tutorials.

Figure 3: Imagine having me at your side, helping you learn computer vision and OpenCV — that's exactly what it's like when you work through my 16 video tutorials covering 4+ hours of lessons.
Figure 3: Imagine having me at your side, helping you learn computer vision and OpenCV — that’s exactly what it’s like when you work through my 16 video tutorials covering 4+ hours of lessons.

Come code alongside me — I’ve recorded 16 video tutorials covering over 4+ hours of content from Practical Python and OpenCV. These videos are a fantastic asset to help you learn OpenCV and computer vision.

An updated virtual machine.

Figure 4: The 2nd edition Ubuntu VirtualBox virtual machine has been re-engineered from the ground-up to support both Python 2.7 and Python 3+ with OpenCV bindings.
Figure 4: The 2nd edition Ubuntu VirtualBox virtual machine has been re-engineered from the ground-up to support both Python 2.7 and Python 3+ with OpenCV bindings.

One of my favorite features of the 2nd edition of the book is the brand new, freshly rebuilt Ubuntu VirtualBox virtual machine. This VM has been re-engineered from the ground up and includes installations of both Python 2.7 and Python 3 with OpenCV 3!

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About the Author

Hi there, I’m Adrian Rosebrock, PhD. All too often I see developers, students, and researchers wasting their time, studying the wrong things, and generally struggling to get started with Computer Vision, Deep Learning, and OpenCV. I created this website to show you what I believe is the best possible way to get your start.

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16 responses to: 2nd edition + Hardcopies of Practical Python and OpenCV now online!

  1. David Kadouch

    Hi Adrian

    Your tutorial are truly amazing. It saves me tons of time. I own the 2014 edition of your book and I’m just getting started so I’d like to use the latest version. Is there an upgrade available?

    thanks a bunch
    David

  2. Mike Bess

    Hey Adrian, I seemed to have missed the Practical Python and OpenCV update to 2nd edition. I bought the basic pack in July. Would it be possible to get a download link?

    • Adrian Rosebrock

      Send me an email with the email address you used to purchase a copy and I can check for you.

  4. Manikandan

    HI, im newbie to opencv and image processing read out your sample chapter it was amazing, is it there any possible to get either eBook or hard copy of book…? I’ll pay for that thx and your rocking

    • Adrian Rosebrock

      If you would like to purchase an eBook or hardcopy edition of Practical Python and OpenCV, please see this page. Note that the “Hardcopy Bundle” is the only bundle that includes the hardcopy edition of the book — all bundles include the eBook.

  5. Al

    Hi Sir Adrian, I am an engineering student and I we have a research. In this research we are identifying and labeling cow using image recognition. Is it possible to do that? Even if the cow have same color? Is it possible that the algorithm we use to identify is base to the size of the cow. we are putting a camera at the top of the ceiling of the barn to get a top view of the cow. We badly need an opinion from an expert, thank you in advance and God Bless! 🙂

  6. Rodney

    Sir l am motivated by your work.wanted to do security project based on Motion Detection Project on my final year project.My question Sir is it possible to detect different motions at different speeds.

    • Adrian Rosebrock

      Hi Rodney — can you elaborate on what you mean by “different motions at different speeds”? I’m not sure I understand what you mean.

    • Adrian Rosebrock

      Hey James — where do you see that the 1st edition hardcopies are mentioned? We’re actually on the 3rd edition now which is the version I’m currently printing and shipping.

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