Owning a quality camera can be fairly useful by itself. Video stream can provide a lot of information not easily comprehendable by just using various sensors. However, not always there is a human eye to make a sense of it. Therefore, additional algorithms can be implemented to provide a lot of insights automatically. A lot […]
Read MoreWebRTC video streaming
WebRTC is a modern way to make web browser based real-time applications. And I recently found out that this awesome library supports Kurokesu C1 camera in 1080p resolution. It will take few minutes to test provided example scripts. Open webrtc samples in your browser and click “getUserMedia with resolution constraints” to get started. Click desired […]
Read MoreDo you want to see the unseen?
I have always been fascinated by Infrared photography. But it was associated with big cameras and complicated rework process. Never considered using small cameras for this task until yesterday. After taking videos for new experiment (count bypassing vehicles) I switched to modified camera and captured short video of surroundings. Was surprised that camera worked flawlessly […]
Read MoreMaking animated GIF’s
There are countless ways of making animated GIF’s. Unfortunately many tools are crap-ware. You asked how I make my clips, here is python recipe which works flawlessly. Prepare It is obvious that Python should be installed. Then install moviepy by typing “pip install moviepy” and you are ready to go. Script
Read MoreManual USB camera settings in Linux
More comprehensive updates and knowledge base is maintained HERE There are many UVC compatible webcams most of them support full auto mode but only a few of these cameras provide extended manual white balance, gain and exposure control. Kurokesu C1 family (C1, C1 PRO, C1 MICRO), Logitech C920 and Brio are the ones […]
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