thoughts about image processing

[TimCraig]

Originally Posted by 3dude_2231

thought about getting into image processing,
CmuCam,webcams, etc.
just wondering,
how do I get started?
what do I need? (I program using C & ASM,I hope no new languages are necessary)
and what to expect?

The CMUCam that was distributed with the KOP is very limited for really learning image processing techniques since you're limited to what the firmware that's part of the camera system can do. The new CMUCam3 is more flexible since you can install your own software but is probably not a great place to start.

I've used OpenCV which is an Intel library which became an open source project to try some things. You can find out about it here:

http://opencvlibrary.sourceforge.net/

There is quite a bit of other information available if you search the web. Getting it set up can be a little tricky but one you have on of the simple webcam image capture programs set up and working, you can easily modify it.

There are also some good image processing articles on CodeProject.com. Some show the effects on existing digital pictures so you can bypass the whole image capture process while you're learning image processing techniques.