Automatic Photo Retouching with Python - AI-Powered Image Processing Pipeline

Learn how to revolutionize photo retouching through AI and Python in this 18-minute conference talk delivered at GitHub HQ. Explore the development of a patented AI system that transformed The RealReal's image processing workflow, automating 87% of tasks and generating millions in annual savings. Dive into the technical journey of building an automated pipeline that handles mannequin alignment, image cropping, and digital removal of stands and seams. Discover the implementation details of shoulder seam detection, joint recognition, and deployment strategies while understanding their impact on user metrics. Gain valuable insights into solving large-scale image processing challenges, with practical lessons and reflections on building cascading pipelines for luxury e-commerce applications.