A facial recognition system is a technology for identifying or verifying a person in images or videos. When performing OSINT on a target or potential targets, a facial recognition system can be invaluable. In this recipe, you will learn how to use the well-developed face_recognition Python library.
Facial recognition
Getting ready
Preparation for this recipe consists of installing the face_recognition and OpenCV packages in pip. The instructions are as follows:
pip install face_recognition opencv-python
In addition, you will want a portrait of an individual and a collection of images through which you would like to search for that individual.