Image comparison software (similarity and differences)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the best software options for comparing images, specifically focusing on identifying similarities and differences between photos of individuals, such as Margaret Thatcher and Enid Blyton. Participants explore various types of image comparison, including facial recognition and feature extraction, while also considering the technical aspects of image manipulation.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about software for comparing images of individuals, suggesting a focus on facial recognition software.
  • Others differentiate between types of recognition, emphasizing the need to clarify whether the comparison is between a current photo and a reference photo or among a broader set of images.
  • One participant mentions ImageJ as a tool for technical manipulation of images, noting its complexity.
  • There are discussions about the specifics of facial features involved in the comparisons, such as eyes, nose, mouth, and hair.
  • Some participants suggest searching for image feature extraction software and provide links to relevant resources.
  • There is a mention of the difference between feature extraction and facial recognition, highlighting that feature extraction can apply to various image types.
  • Participants express the need for more specificity regarding the requirements for image comparison.
  • One participant raises the possibility of face morphing software as an alternative interest.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the specific type of software needed, as there are multiple competing views regarding facial recognition, feature extraction, and other image manipulation techniques. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the exact requirements and preferences for image comparison software.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of clarity about their interests, leading to some confusion regarding whether they seek facial recognition, feature extraction, or morphing capabilities. The discussion reflects a range of technical knowledge and assumptions about the software's capabilities.

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Image comparison softwares.
Images comparison
What are the best softwares available for comparing two images having similarity and differences?

Two photos each of Margaret and Enid.

1 Margaret's first photo with her second photo comparison.

2 Enid's first photo with her second photo comparision.

3 Margaret's first photo with Enid's first photo comparison.

4 Margaret's second photo with Enid's first photo comparison.

5 Enid's second photo with Margaret's first photo comparison.

6 Enid's second photo with Margaret's second photo comparison.

Example: Margaret Thatcher & Enid Blyton.
 

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There is a huge difference between the two most common types of recognition.
  1. You want to compare the current photo with a reference photo of the same person. "Is the person at the door the authorized employee he/she claims to be?"
  2. You want to compare a photo with the universe of other faces. "Who is the criminal in this photo?"
You should be clear about which case you ask about.
 
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Thanks.

Ignore the man image.

1 Comparison of Margaret's image with another image of her.

2 Comparison of Margaret's image with Enid's image.

3 Comparison of Enid's image with another image of her.

Spot out the similarity and differences in all the above three cases.

Thanks & Regards,
Prashant S Akerkar
 
Do you (1)want software to do this or do you want to (2) learn how to make software to do this??
 
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Thanks.

It can be either the case.

Thanks & Regards,
Prashant S Akerkar
 
For general technical manipulation of images at a technical level I stilllike ImageJ. But it is nontrivial to use.
 
Thanks.

One more example of David Beckham.

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Comparison of two images of
David Beckham for similarity and differences.

Thanks & Regards,
Prashant S Akerkar
 
You will need to be much more specific as to your requirements.
 
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Both human faces?

Two eyes, nose, mouth?

Both David Beckham?

As @hutchphd said, be more specific.
 
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Thanks.

Two eyes, nose, mouth , two ears, head hair on the face.

Thanks & Regards,
Prashant S Akerkar
 
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akerkarprashant said:
Two eyes, nose, mouth , two ears, head hair on the face.
That helps. It is much more specific. I suggest that you browse the results of the following search, for the term "image feature extraction."
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=image+feature+extraction&ia=web

Perhaps another PF member could recommend a textbook to help you learn that subject.
 
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Facial recognition software looks at key points on a face, creates a lattice and generates a percentage of how close the image matches some known facial images.

 
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jedishrfu said:
Facial recognition software looks at key points on a face, creates a lattice and generates a percentage of how close the image matches some known facial images.
Yes, but feature extraction is not the same as recognition. For example, red-eye photo correction requires finding the eyes.
 
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Thank you.

Are there face feature extraction software applications available on the web?

Thanks & Regards,
Prashant S Akerkar
 
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Thanks.

Two more famous personalities images can be downloaded from the world wide web
for images comparision tracing similarities and differences.

Shammi Kapoor & Elvis Presley

The list could be endless.

Thanks & Regards,
Prashant S Akerkar
 

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Throughout this thread it has been very unclear what your interests really are. Face recognition? No. Feature extraction? No. Now I wonder if it is face morphing. Such as this.

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Perhaps you want to morph a famous person's face to the face of a friend.

There are many software tools for that also.
https://moviemaker.minitool.com/moviemaker/photo-morphing-software.html
 
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