Add Selective Area Filtering with Cropping Tool with Rust & FLTK : Advanced Filtering | Tutorial 20

Learn how to integrate 7 amazing filters and a flexible cropping tool into your image viewer application. This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through implementing these filters and functionalities to transform your app into a feature-rich photo editor.

Filters Covered:
Convolution: Apply customizable kernel-based transformations.
Motion Blur: Create realistic motion effects.
Pixelate: Add a retro, pixel-art style to your images.
Vignette: Focus on the center with subtle edges.
Noise: Add random grain for a textured look.
Posterize: Simplify colors for a dramatic effect.
Edge Detection (Canny & Sobel): Highlight contours and edges with precision.

Use the Cropping Tool to select specific areas or the entire image to apply these filters, giving users ultimate control and flexibility!

What You'll Learn:

Writing modular, reusable Rust code for advanced image processing.
Linking UI functionality with filter application seamlessly.
Testing and debugging to ensure smooth performance.
Perfect for developers working with Rust, FLTK, or image processing enthusiasts. Let’s bring your image viewer to life!

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