It’s been quite the busy week! Since last Wednesday I have:
- Announced the Kickstarter campaign for the Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python book.
- Given you a sneak preview of the book.
- Listed out the Table of Contents.
Today I am super excited to share with you the Kickstarter reward levels.
This reward list is exclusive to PyImageSearch readers and will not be publicly available until the Kickstarter campaign launches on Wednesday, January 18th at 10AM EST.
So why am I sharing this reward list with you now?
To give you an advantage, of course!
When the Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python Kickstarter campaign launches on Wednesday, there will be 1,000’s of PyImageSearch readers (not to mention, other Kickstarter users) reading the campaign page and trying to decide which reward to select.
The problem is that if you wait too long to select the reward level you want, you might miss out on it!
Honestly, I cannot emphasize this point enough:
There are only a handful of early bird spots available at reduced prices, so you’ll definitely want to plan ahead and act quickly if you want to claim your copy at a discounted price.
How quickly you ask?
I went back and ran the numbers from two big product sales/launches in PyImageSearch history to give you an idea:
- 2015 PyImageSearch Gurus Kickstarter: Two years ago I ran a Kickstarter to fund the PyImageSearch Gurus course. The campaign was funded in less than 30 minutes with all early bird rewards sold out within 8 minutes.
- 2016 Black Friday sale: This past Thanksgiving, I offered 25% OFF my book, Practical Python and OpenCV. To the first 15 customers I offered a FREE Raspberry Pi + a hand-signed, hardcopy edition — all 15 orders came in during the first 93 seconds of the sale.
The PyImageSearch community has grown a lot since my last Kickstarter in 2015 so I’m projecting that all early bird rewards will sell out within 5 minutes of the Kickstarter campaign going live — and to be totally honest with you, they could go a lot faster.
Be sure to plan ahead and pick out the reward you want! Remember, other PyImageSearch readers and Kickstarter users will be trying to claim these spots too!
Kickstarter Rewards
The main reward for this Kickstarter is the Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python eBook offered at a heavily discounted rate.
These rates are exclusive to the Kickstarter campaign and will not be available once Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python officially launches.
I have broken down the book into three volumes called bundles, so you can decide which bundle is most appropriate for you based on:
- How in-depth you want to study deep learning, computer vision, and visual recognition.
- Your particular budget.
- Whether you would like a copy of my book, Practical Python and OpenCV, or access to my PyImageSearch Gurus course to help you get up to speed with computer vision and machine learning before you start studying deep learning (I highly recommend this).
Each bundle will include:
- The eBook files in PDF, .mobi, and .epub format.
- Video tutorials and walkthroughs for each chapter in the book.
- All source code listings so you can run the examples from the book out-of-the-box.
- A downloadable pre-configured Ubuntu VirtualBox virtual machine that ships with all the necessary Python + deep learning libraries you will need to be successful pre-installed.
- Access to the Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python companion website so you can further your knowledge, even when you’re done reading the book.
The ImageNet Bundle also includes a hardcopy edition of all three volumes delivered to your doorstep — please note that this is the only bundle that includes the hardcopy edition.
After choosing a bundle, you should decide whether you would like any add-ons to help level-up your computer vision/OpenCV education before you begin your deep learning journey.
I highly recommend that you choose at least one of these add-ons to make the most out of Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python.
Add-on #1: Practical Python and OpenCV
Along with the Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python book bundles, I’m also offering a Kickstarter-exclusive printing of my book, Practical Python and OpenCV. I will be individually numbering and hand-signing each copy, just for you.
Bottom Line: You should choose the Practical Python and OpenCV reward add-on if you have zero (or minimal) experience in computer vision or OpenCV and want to learn the basics in less than a weekend. Please see this page for more details on my book.
Add-on #2: PyImageSearch Gurus
PyImageSearch Gurus is an online course and community I have meticulously designed to take you from computer vision beginner to expert. Guaranteed.
Inside PyImageSearch Gurus you’ll find:
- An actionable, real-world course on OpenCV and computer vision.
- The most comprehensive computer vision education online today, covering 13 modules broken out into 168 lessons with over 2,161 pages of content.
- A community of like-minded developers, researchers, and students just like you who are eager to learn computer vision and level-up their skills.
If you’re a regular reader of the PyImageSearch blog you’ll know that I never discount the Gurus course (normally a one-time payment of $995).
This course is super in-depth, so know that you’ll be getting a HUGE deal by going with any reward that includes this course (the cost of Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python is practically free once you build in the price of the Gurus course). You can learn more about PyImageSearch Gurus here.
Bottom Line: You should choose the PyImageSearch Gurus add-on if you want to study computer vision in the same level of depth that you’ll be studying deep learning once Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python is released.
Starter Bundle Rewards
Pledge $35 or more:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL — Grab the Starter Bundle at the exclusive early bird price. Limited (25 of 25 left)
Pledge $70 or more:
Claim your copy of the Starter Bundle. UNLIMITED
Pledge $135 or more:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL — Grab the Starter Bundle + an individually numbered and hand-signed copy of my book, Practical Python and OpenCV at the exclusive early bird price. Limited (15 of 15 left)
Pledge $170 or more:
Claim your copy of the Starter Bundle + an individually numbered and hand-signed copy of my book, Practical Python and OpenCV.
Pledge $500 or more:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL — You’ll be getting the Starter Bundle, a hand-signed hardcopy of my book, Practical Python and OpenCV, and access to the PyImageSearch Gurus course, all for the exclusive early bird pricing Limited (5 of 5 left)
Pledge $745 or more:
Claim your Starter Bundle, a hand-signed hardcopy of my book, Practical Python and OpenCV, and access to the PyImageSearch Gurus course. UNLIMITED
Practitioner Bundle Rewards
Pledge $75 or more:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL — Grab the Practitioner Bundle at the exclusive early bird price. Limited (25 of 25 left)
Pledge $145 or more:
Claim your copy of the Practitioner Bundle. UNLIMITED
Pledge $175 or more:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL — Grab the Practitioner Bundle + an individually numbered and hand-signed copy of my book, Practical Python and OpenCV, at the exclusive early bird price. Limited (15 of 15 left)
Pledge $245 or more:
Claim your Practitioner Bundle + an individually numbered and hand-signed copy of my book, Practical Python and OpenCV. UNLIMITED
Pledge $750 or more:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL — You’ll be getting the Practitioner Bundle, a hand-signed hardcopy of my book, Practical Python and OpenCV, and access to the PyImageSearch Gurus course, all for the exclusive early bird pricing. Limited (5 of 5 left)
Pledge $995 or more:
Claim your Practitioner Bundle, a hand-signed hardcopy of my book, Practical Python and OpenCV, and access to the PyImageSearch Gurus course. UNLIMITED
ImageNet Bundle Rewards
Pledge $195 or more:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL — Grab the ImageNet Bundle at the exclusive early bird price. Limited (25 of 25 left)
Pledge $295 or more:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL — Grab the ImageNet Bundle + an individually numbered and hand-signed copy of my book, Practical Python and OpenCV, at the exclusive early bird price. Limited (15 of 15 left)
Pledge $395 or more:
Claim your copy of the ImageNet Bundle, the most in-depth bundle. UNLIMITED
Pledge $495 or more:
Claim your ImageNet Bundle + an individually numbered and hand-signed copy of my book, Practical Python and OpenCV. UNLIMITED
Pledge $995 or more:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL — You’ll be getting the ImageNet Bundle, a hand-signed hardcopy of my book, Practical Python and OpenCV, and access to the PyImageSearch Gurus course, all for the exclusive early bird pricing. Limited (5 of 5 left)
Pledge $1,245 or more:
Claim your ImageNet Bundle, a hand-signed hardcopy of my book, Practical Python and OpenCV, and access to the PyImageSearch Gurus course. UNLIMITED
Special Rewards
Pledge $2,500 or more:
Includes everything in the $1,245 reward. Plus, have dinner with me in the NYC area. During dinner, we can discuss your own computer vision/deep learning projects or talk about deep learning topics that interest you. Limited (3 of 3 left)
As you can see, there are significant discounts for funding the project early, so be sure to pick out the reward level that you want before the Kickstarter campaign goes live!
And remember, Wednesday is the big day — you’ll receive an email from me at 10AM EST with a link to the Kickstarter page.
Please keep in mind, there are a very limited number of rewards available at significantly reduced prices, so when the Kickstarter launches on Wednesday, you’ll definitely want to claim your reward immediately!
