# Video Heart Rate

To estimate the heart rate from video we are using an open-source algorithm that masks the face from the video using ML models and uses image-processing methods to track subtle changes in color and try to infer a person's heart rate. This method is often known as rPPG (remote photopletismography).

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Video heart rate can be greatly influenced by camera quality and lighting conditions. It's best to avoid over or under-exposing the frame.
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### Output

* Heart Rate: a single number representing the estimated heart rate.

## Attribution

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