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Does camera focus matter in face_recognition

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Description

  • face_recognition version: 1.2
  • Python version: 3.5
  • Operating System: Ubuntu 18.04
Description

I noticed from running the face_recognition_webcam_faster example that i had to get real close to the webcam before it could recognize me. but that is not the case with the face_recognition_webcam, example.
Now i'm wondering if camera focus has any role to play in face_recognition?
Also, how far does a person's face need to be from the camera before it is recognized?

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Compare the face_recognition_webcam_faster and face_recognition_webcam examples mentioned in the report, then investigate how camera focus and face distance affect their recognition behavior. Document whether focus and distance matter, including any confirmed limits or differences between the examples.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
computer-vision, machine-learning
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
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Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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