It’s been quite the busy week! Since last Wednesday I have:
- Announced the Kickstarter campaign for Raspberry Pi for Computer Vision
- Given you a sneak preview of the book
- Shared the Table of Contents
Today I am super excited to share with you the finalized Kickstarter reward levels (in “Kickstarter terminology” a “reward” is the RPi + CV book bundle and any additional add-ons, like my other books/courses, you wish to purchase at the discounted rate).
This reward list is exclusive to PyImageSearch readers like yourself and will not be publicly available until the Kickstarter campaign launches on Wednesday, April 10th at 10AM EDT.
So, why am I sharing this reward list to you now?
To give you the advantage, of course!
When the Raspberry Pi for Computer Vision Kickstarter campaign launches on Wednesday, there will be 1,000s 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 decide on which reward level you want, you might miss out on it!
- Throughout the entire Kickstarter campaign I’ll be offering 15-25% OFF all reward tiers…
- …but for the first 10 minutes of the Kickstarter campaign I’ll be increasing the discount to a massive 30-35% OFF every reward tier.
- There will be no exceptions on the 10 minute doorbuster discount. Once the clock strikes 10:10AM EDT, I’m taking down the 30-35% discount.
But 10 minutes can go by quick so you’ll need to act FAST!
How quickly you ask?
I went back and ran the numbers from previous big product sales/launches in PyImageSearch history to give you an idea:
- Four years ago I offered 10 hand-signed editions of Practical Python and OpenCV on a first-come, first serve basis — all 10 were sold out in exactly 17 minutes.
- Three years ago I offered 10 hand-signed editions and 10 (free) Raspberry Pi 3’s — all 10 sold out in 5 minutes.
- Two years ago I offered 10 NVIDIA Jetson TX2s to the first 10 readers who purchased my deep learning book — all 10 of the TX2s were claimed in 2 minutes, 16 seconds.
- And last year, there were so many readers on the PyImageSearch blog eagerly waiting for the launch of the Black Friday sale that the server went down for a few minutes (we won’t have that issue with the Kickstarter servers though!)
As you can see, these types of sales and discounts have a history of being highly competitive and often sell out quickly.
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 Raspberry Pi for Computer Vision eBook offered at a heavily discounted rate.
These rates are exclusive to the Kickstarter campaign and will not be available once Raspberry Pi for Computer Vision officially publishes.
Since the book is going to cover so much content, I have broken down the book into three volumes called bundles:
- Hobbyist Bundle
- Hacker Bundle
- Complete Bundle
You can decide which bundle is most appropriate for you based on:
- How in-depth you would like to study computer vision and deep learning on the Raspberry Pi.
- Which projects/chapters in the book interest you the most.
- Your particular budget.
- Whether you would like any add-ons, including Practical Python and OpenCV, Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python, or the PyImageSearch Gurus course. All three of these add-ons will help you get up to speed with computer vision and deep learning before you start applying them to the Pi. I highly recommend at least one of the add-ons if you are new to computer vision or deep learning.
Each Raspberry Pi for Computer Vision bundle includes:
- The eBook files in PDF, .mobi, and .epub format.
- All source code listings, datasets, and pre-trained models so you can run the examples out-of-the-box.
- A downloadable pre-configured Raspbian .img file with Python, OpenCV, and all the necessary machine learning + deep learning libraries you need pre-installed. No need to configure your Pi, just flash the .img file to your SD card and boot — you’ll be up and running in minutes!
The Complete Bundle includes additional items, including:
- All extra bonus chapters (which will be announced during the Kickstarter campaign)
- Video tutorials and walkthroughs for each chapter in the book
- Access to private Raspberry Pi + computer vision community forums, enabling you to better connect with me and other readers, and get faster, more detailed answers to your questions
- A hardcopy edition of the book delivered to your doorstep
Again, please note that the Complete Bundle is the only bundle to include the video tutorials, private community forums, and physical, hardcopy edition of the text.
Add-ons
After choosing a bundle for Raspberry Pi for Computer Vision, you should decide whether you would like any add-ons to help start or level-up your computer vision + deep learning education before you dive into the Pi book.
I highly recommend that you choose at least one of these add-ons to make the most out of the Raspberry Pi for Computer Vision to enhance your existing knowledge.
I’ve included the image below to describe what topics are covered in each add-on:
Add-on #1: Practical Python and OpenCV
Along with the RPi + CV book bundles, I’m offering a Kickstarter-exclusive printing of my first book, Practical Python and OpenCV.
Bottom Line: You should choose the Practical Python and OpenCV 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 Course
The PyImageSearch Gurus course is similar to a college-level survey course on computer vision, but far more detailed and much more hands-on and practical.
Inside the PyImageSearch Gurus course you’ll find:
- An actionable, real-world course on computer vision and OpenCV
- The most comprehensive computer vision education online today, including 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 yourself, who are eager to study computer vision.
If you’re a regular reader of the PyImageSearch blog, you know that I don’t discount the PyImageSearch Gurus course (normally a one-time payment of $995).
You’ll be getting a HUGE deal by going with any reward that includes this course (the cost of Raspberry Pi for Computer Vision is essentially FREE once you build in the price of the Gurus course). You can learn more about the PyImageSearch Gurus course here.
Bottom Line: You should choose the PyImageSearch Gurus course add-on if you want to study computer vision in-depth, enabling you to better develop computer vision applications for your Raspberry Pi.
Add-on #3: Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python
Raspberry Pi for Computer Vision will utilize deep learning significantly in both the Hacker Bundle and Complete Bundle.
If you back either of these rewards, you should absolutely consider adding my book Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python as well.
Whether this is the first time you’ve worked with machine learning and neural networks or you’re already a seasoned deep learning practitioner, Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python is engineered from the ground up to help you reach expert status.
As James, a PyImageSearch reader says:
“By far, one of the most well-written, informative books that I’ve read on the subject. Adrian takes months, perhaps even years, of research via trial and error, and condenses it into a single, information-packed book!”
Bottom Line: You should go with this add-on if you have any interest in studying deep learning. This book has helped 1,000s of developers, researchers, and students master deep learning for computer vision. The knowledge in this book can be directly applied to your own computer vision + deep learning projects on the Pi. Best of all, Raspberry Pi for Computer Vision is essentially FREE once you build in the price of the deep learning book.
Add-on #4: My Entire Library of Books/Courses
This add-on includes every single book/course I’ve ever written, including the three add-ons detailed above:
- Practical Python and OpenCV
- Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python
- The PyImageSearch Gurus course
Bottom Line: You should choose this add-on if you want access to my entire library of books and courses. You’ll be getting a HUGE discount of ~30% OFF the normal list price — and you’ll be getting the most complete, comprehensive computer vision and deep learning education available today. The knowledge gained from these books and courses will undoubtedly better help you to build computer vision and deep learning applications on your Raspberry Pi.
Kickstarter Rewards and Bundles
Below I’ve detailed the prices for each combination of Raspberry Pi for Computer Vision bundle + add-on. Keep in mind that these bundles have already been discounted 15-25%!
And during the first 10 minutes of the sale I will be increasing the discount to 30-35% OFF!
Hobbyist Bundle Rewards
$95 ($80 for first 10 minutes of sale only):
Grab your copy of the Hobbyist Bundle.
$195 ($165 for first 10 minutes of sale only)
Claim your copy of the Hobbyist Bundle + a hard copy of my intro to computer vision book, Practical Python and OpenCV (PPaO).
$580 ($495 for first 10 minutes of sale only):
Grab your copy of the Hobbyist Bundle + a hard copy of my complete, comprehensive deep learning book, Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python (DL4CV).
$840 ($715 for first 10 minutes of sale only):
Claim your copy of the Hobbyist Bundle + Instant Access membership to PyImageSearch Gurus, my in-depth computer vision course.
$1,425 ($1,200 for first 10 minutes of sale only):
You’ll be getting a copy of the Hobbyist Bundle of Raspberry Pi for Computer Vision, a hard copy of Practical Python and OpenCV (PPaO), a hard copy of Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python(DL4CV), and an Instant Access membership to the PyImageSearch Gurus course.
Hacker Bundle Rewards
$195 ($165 for first 10 minutes of sale only):
Grab your copy of the Hacker Bundle
$295 ($250 for first 10 minutes of sale only):
Claim your copy of the Hacker Bundle + a hard copy of my intro to computer vision book, Practical Python and OpenCV (PPaO).
$680 ($578 for first 10 minutes of sale only):
Grab your copy of the Hacker Bundle + a hard copy of my complete, comprehensive deep learning book, Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python (DL4CV).
$940 ($799 for first 10 minutes of sale only):
Claim your copy of the Hacker Bundle + Instant Access membership to PyImageSearch Gurus, my in-depth computer vision course.
$1,525 ($1,295 for first 10 minutes of sale only):
You’ll be getting a copy of the Hacker Bundle of Raspberry Pi for Computer Vision, a hard copy of Practical Python and OpenCV (PPaO), a hard copy of Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python(DL4CV), and an Instant Access membership to the PyImageSearch Gurus course.
Complete Bundle Rewards
$395 ($335 for first 10 minutes of sale only):
Grab your copy of the Complete Bundle.
$495 ($420 for first 10 minutes of sale only):
Claim your copy of the Complete Bundle + a hard copy of my intro to computer vision book, Practical Python and OpenCV (PPaO).
$880 ($748 for first 10 minutes of sale only):
Grab your copy of the Complete Bundle + a hard copy of my complete, comprehensive deep learning book, Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python (DL4CV).
$1,140 ($965 for first 10 minutes of sale only):
Claim your copy of the Complete Bundle + Instant Access membership to PyImageSearch Gurus, my in-depth computer vision course.
$1,725 ($1,465 for first 10 minutes of sale only):
You’ll be getting a copy of the Complete Bundle of Raspberry Pi for Computer Vision, a hard copy of Practical Python and OpenCV (PPaO), a hard copy of Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Python(DL4CV), and an Instant Access membership to the PyImageSearch Gurus course.
As you can see, there are significant discounts for purchasing during the first 10 minutes of the sale — take the time now to pick out the reward level you want before the Kickstarter campaign goes live!
And remember, Wednesday is the big day! You’ll receive an email from me on Wednesday at 10AM EDT with a link to the Kickstarter page.
You’ll have only 10 minutes to take advantage of the 30-35% OFF discounts, so when the Kickstarter launches, you’ll definitely want to claim your reward immediately!
