title: Image processing Basics
body: <p>I am planning to do a project on Image Processing, my knowledge in this subject in general is low. My Preferred Language is C++.</p>
  
  <p>Can the members out here give me:</p>
  
  <ol>
  <li>A Brief idea of What Image Processing is?</li>
  <li>What books should i consult [ please keep in mind i am a beginner and am ONLY interested in making a college Project ]</li>
  <li>What libraries can i use? [ I know about Boost/OpenCV etc. I would like to know what simplest and can get my project done quickly - its a minor project ]</li>
  </ol>
  
  <p>Apart from the above 3 points, anything which i should know if be told to me will be of good help. Thanks in Advance.</p>