How to Install Python-VideoCapture on Linux?

Python-VideoCapture is a Python library that provides easy access to video-capturing devices (such as webcams) and video files using the OpenCV library. It allows you to capture and process video streams in real-time, making it useful for a wide range of computer vision applications such as motion detection, object tracking, and video analysis.

Python-VideoCapture provides a simple and intuitive API for working with video streams, making it easy to get started with video processing in Python. It supports various video formats and can capture video from local and network cameras. It also provides access to low-level video capture settings such as frame rate, resolution, and video format.Python-VideoCapture is an open-source library and is compatible with a wide range of platforms including Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is widely used in the computer vision community and is a popular choice for video processing tasks in Python.

How to check or Install Python and PIP?

Step 1: To check if your system already contains Python, go through the following instructions: Open the terminal using Ctrl+Alt+T. Now run the following command: For Python2.

python –version

Step 2: If Python is already installed, it will generate a notification with the version of Python available.

If Python is missing, proceed with this article How to install Python on Linux? and follow the instructions provided. 

Pip is a package manager for Python that simplifies the process of installing, upgrading, and managing Python packages and their dependencies. It is the standard package manager for Python and is used by millions of Python developers worldwide. Pip allows you to easily install Python packages from the PyPI (Python Package Index). To check if PIP is already installed on your system, just go to the terminal and execute the following command:

pip –version

If PIP is already installed, it will generate a message with the Python version available.

If PIP is not present or it gives an error, go through How to install PIP on Linux? and follow the instructions provided.

Downloading and Installing Python-video Capture

Once the dependencies are installed, you can install Python-video capture using pip by running the following command: 

pip install VideoCapture

This command downloads the Python-VideoCapture source code from the PyPI package repository and installs it on your system.

Beginning with the Installation

Step 1) Type the command in the Terminal and proceed.

Step 2) Collecting Information and downloading data. 

Step 3) Now just going to Install the Packages.

Step 4) Now as you can see the Installation is Finished.

After the installation is complete, you can verify that Python-VideoCapture is installed correctly by running the following command in the terminal:

 pip show VideoCapture

This will display information about the installed Python-VideoCapture package, including the version number and installation path.