Unveiling the Canvas of Vision:
Installing OpenCV on Ubuntu 20.04
In the tapestry of technology, where pixels blend seamlessly into the canvas of innovation, OpenCV stands as a maestro orchestrating the symphony of computer vision. For those embarking on the Ubuntu 20.04 journey, this blog post unveils the artistry of installing OpenCV, weaving together the threads of vision and Ubuntu prowess. Let’s embark on this poetic pilgrimage, where code becomes a sonnet and pixels dance to the rhythm of possibility.
Prelude to the Performance:
Ubuntu 20.04 Prerequisites
Unveiling the Setting Sun:
Before our symphony commences, let’s set the stage ablaze with prerequisites. Ubuntu 20.04, akin to a painter’s canvas, requires a palette of packages. Open your terminal, the gateway to the digital realm, and summon the necessary dependencies with a simple command. Let the terminal be your brush, sketching dependencies on the canvas of Ubuntu, an overture to the symphony of installation.
Crafting the Palette:
With aptitude akin to an artisan selecting colors, install essential packages: ‘cmake’ to mold the structure, ‘build-essential’ as the foundation, and ‘libgtk2.0-dev’ to add the finesse of graphical interface capabilities. The terminal, our atelier, breathes life into the canvas. A ballet of commands unfolds, preparing Ubuntu for the forthcoming opus.
The Overture:
Obtaining OpenCV Source Code
Unveiling the Scroll of Source:
As the curtain rises, the heart of our opus materializes – the OpenCV source code. Navigate to the official OpenCV repository on GitHub, a scroll where lines of code tell tales of pixels and algorithms. Clone this repository, a digital summoning of the essence that fuels the vision. With the precision of a scribe, the terminal echoes the incantation, fetching the script that will unfold the narrative of computer vision.
Building the Code Castle:
Once the source materializes on your local canvas, invoke the enchantment of ‘cmake’. Like an alchemist concocting a potion, ‘cmake’ transforms the source code into a structured castle of binaries. The terminal, our sorcerer’s wand, casts spells, configuring the code with the wisdom of dependencies. As the digital mortar binds, our code castle stands tall, ready to interpret the language of pixels.
Choreography of Compilation:
Building OpenCV on Ubuntu 20.04
Reveling in the Dance of Compilation:
Our symphony gathers momentum as the dance of compilation ensues. Invoke the command ‘make’, and witness the ballet of binaries pirouetting into existence. The terminal, now a stage, witnesses the performance of each line of code, compiling the grandeur of OpenCV. As the crescendo builds, our Ubuntu becomes a theater of computation, the applause of successful compilation echoing through the corridors of the digital realm.
Installing the Grandeur:
With the binaries gracefully compiled, it’s time for the final act. ‘sudo make install’ commands the binaries to ascend the throne of Ubuntu, a coronation where OpenCV becomes a sovereign in the kingdom of libraries. The terminal, our royal decree, anoints OpenCV as a vassal of vision. With this, the installation symphony reaches its zenith, leaving behind a kingdom where pixels bow to the algorithms.
In this poetic voyage through the installation of OpenCV on Ubuntu 20.04, we’ve woven a narrative where commands are brushstrokes, the terminal a canvas, and OpenCV, the masterpiece of vision. Let this journey inspire your foray into the visual realm, where pixels and code dance in harmony, an ode to the elegance of computer vision. The symphony is complete, and the stage is set for your visual odyssey.
