Canvas: Do cool stuff with video in the browser

The Canvas API is a powerful tool for developers to draw graphics in the DOM via the <canvas> element. It can be used effectively with video content, allowing for image manipulation and processing of sequential images. This article presents several examples that demonstrate how to interact with video and canvas elements using the Canvas API. These include copying video frames into a canvas, converting color videos to grayscale, analyzing video frames to match background colors across different browsers, and applying machine learning object detection models to classify objects in each frame. The possibilities are endless when combining HTML5 video with canvas elements, enabling developers to create innovative visual experiences.