Enhanced video capture mode (enhancer.py)

Configuration:

Edit the file config.json to set up the video capture process.

fourcc

4-CC code for the video, e.g. "mp4v",

date_time_fmt

Format of the date/time when the script is started, to be used in the video output filename. Example value: "%Y%m%d_%H%M%S",

mp4_filename_fmt

Format of the video output filename that will be set with the date/time when the script is started where "%s" in the format string. Example value: "C:\Users\Public\Videos\output_%s.mp4",

vidcap_camera_index

Video source number on the PC to use. Example value: 0 This can be set to a URL string as well, for IP cameras, as OpenCV supports capture from such devices. Example value: "http://192.168.1.101/video"

Usage:

To execute the process, run enhancer.py with your locally installed python3 interpreter as per normal python procedures.

To switch between different enhancement settings: Press "L" to change the image "levels" setting. Levels Modes: None, "harsh" (100% auto-adjusted levels), "friendly" (50% adjusted) Default mode: "friendly" Press "S" to change the image sharpening setting. Sharpening Modes: None, "harsh" (100% auto-adjusted levels), "friendly" (50% adjusted) Default mode: "friendly"

To record video, press "V" to start/stop video capture. To take a snapshot, press "P".

Dependencies:

This project requires the module pyopencv. You can install it using pip: run pip install pyopencv as per normal python procedures. pyopencv requires a local OpenCV installation; please see its documentation for help with that.