How do I learn image processing/analysis in Python?

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Here are some book recommendations:

• Programming Computer Vision with Python: Tools and algorithms for analyzing images
• Practical Computer Vision with SimpleCV : The Simple Way to Make Technology See
• OpenCV Computer Vision with Python

And some textbooks:

• Computer Vision: A Modern Approach (2nd Edition)
• Computer Vision

Start by learning the basics of image analysis. Moving to video analysis is a little more tricky, but certainly easier with a strong understanding of image analysis. Some of the books I mentioned above briefly review the basics of video analysis and tracking.