Image smoothing using opencv data structures

Question

I would like to implement Gaussian blur on the AVI Files i read, i know about the in-built functions of opencv however i would need help from SO users to assist me so that i can get started by implementing it myself.

I know how to access the Image Pixels of an IplImage * , CvARR * , etc....

However i am just not sure how to begin. I know this is a very elementary question, but i would please please please request for patience and assistance from users out here and give me a way through this.

Answer 1

6 month back I was also new to the opencv. The way I learn it is:

http://opencv.itseez.com/doc/tutorials/tutorials.html

http://www.packtpub.com/opencv-2-computer-vision-application-programming-cookbook/book