Chapter 12. Processing Video Sequences

In this chapter, we will cover the following recipes:

  • Reading video sequences
  • Processing the video frames
  • Writing video sequences
  • Extracting the foreground objects in a video

Introduction

Video signals constitute a rich source of visual information. They are made of a sequence of images, called frames, that are taken at regular time intervals (specified as the frame rate, generally expressed in frames per second) and show a scene in motion. With the advent of powerful computers, it is now possible to perform advanced visual analysis on video sequences-sometimes at rates close to, or even faster than, the actual video frame rate. This chapter will show you how to read, process, and store video sequences.

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