Clarity - Image Processing Pseudo-Application

Clarity is an image processing application developed using the OpenCV library. It supports various image processing functionalities, including Gaussian blur, grayscale conversion, and brightness adjustment. The project integrates OpenCV C++ API and is designed for Linux environments.

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Setup and Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure the following tools are installed on your system:

• C++ Compiler (e.g., g++)
• Git (for cloning repositories)
• CMake (for building OpenCV)
• Make (to compile the build system)

Steps to Install OpenCV on Linux

1. Install Required Packages: Use the following command to install essential dependencies:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y build-essential cmake git libgtk2.0-dev pkg-config libavcodec-dev libavformat-dev libswscale-dev

2. Clone the OpenCV Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/opencv/opencv.git

3. Build and Install OpenCV:

   • Navigate to the OpenCV directory:

     cd opencv

   • Create a build directory:

     mkdir build && cd build

   • Generate the build configuration:

     cmake ..

   • Compile the library:

     make -j$(nproc)

   • Install OpenCV:

     sudo make install

4. Verify Installation: Test if OpenCV is installed correctly by checking the version:

   pkg-config --modversion opencv4

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Running the Application

Compiling the Code

To compile the source code, use the following command:

g++ -o clarity main.cpp -lopencv_core -lopencv_highgui -lopencv_imgproc

Running the Application

Run the compiled application with an image path as input:

./clarity <image_path>