Python Security Camera

Python/OpenCV script that detect motion on webcam and allow record it to a file.

The simple way

Compare video frames, checking how many pixels changed.

The smart way

Detect moving objects and calculate their surface area.

More info

• usually takes about 5 seconds to start up
• initRecorder: you can switch the output video format here
• somethingHasMoved: pixel comparison
• processImage: the fun stuff!