After evaluating the various alternatives and the effort required for
custom development, the team has decided to use a combination of
\textbf{Emgu CV} and \textbf{SkiaSharp} for our image processing needs.

\begin{itemize}
\item
  \textbf{Reason for Decision:}

  \begin{itemize}
  \item
    \textbf{Emgu CV} provides powerful image processing capabilities,
    including pixel manipulation, resizing, and format conversions. It
    is built on OpenCV, which ensures high performance for tasks such as
    image resizing, cropping, color conversion, and basic filtering.
  \item
    \textbf{SkiaSharp} complements Emgu CV by providing robust 2D
    graphics rendering, efficient image creation, and handling of
    different image formats. It excels at drawing operations and layer
    composition, making it suitable for both simple and complex image
    manipulation scenarios.
  \end{itemize}
\item
  \textbf{Why This Combination?}

  \begin{itemize}
  \item
    The combination of Emgu CV and SkiaSharp covers both the low-level,
    performance-critical image manipulation provided by Emgu CV and the
    high-level, efficient rendering and image handling offered by
    SkiaSharp. Together, they meet the project's feature requirements
    with minimal integration effort. The one-time cost of \textbf{\$799}
    for Emgu CV, while notable, seems reasonable given its extensive
    capabilities and the absence of recurring subscription fees.
  \end{itemize}
\end{itemize}
