What ZRAW actually is. ZRAW codec reverse-engineering.

In this video I'll tell you about deep ZRAW (in Z-CAM E2 firmware v0.93) internals research. Soon new firmware versions will be researched too! Support me to continue inspecting Z-CAM firmwares! https://ko-fi.com/storyboardcreativity Это же видео на русском языке: This video in russian language:    • ZRAW - это ложь?   My groups with all recent info:   / storyboardcreativity   https://vk.com/storyboardcreativity Thanks to Oleg Nikitin for help with dubbing! His english channel:    / @nolimitson   Thanks to Sergey Shpilevoy for help with translation! Thanks to Damir Samerkhanov for help with organization! ======= Timecodes: [0:00] Special thanks. [0:09] Introduction. [1:09] An article about me on slashcam and difficulties with code research. [2:03] The main question: ZRAW = RAW? [3:58] The beginning of the path of the samurai. Initial investigation of the ZRAW file and first guesses. [7:06] A detailed analysis of the ZRAW working principle from the inside. [13:24] Conclusions from the research of the ZRAW codec's algorithm. Announcement of the converter to Adobe DNG. [16:56] Pitfalls in the publication of the converter, the reputation of the Z-CAM company. [19:52] The problem of rolling back Z-CAM E2 firmware and changes in the codec. [21:27] About why it is important to raise the resonance and constantly remind Z-CAM of what you need specifically. [23:32] Conclusion. ======= Sources: Article with "Der Hacker" nickname: https://www.slashcam.de/news/single/Z... "Russian Casino" meme is used:    • Video   Z-CAM VideoSuite used in this video: http://www.z-cam.com/software-update/ "Ahiru no Sora": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahiru_n... "ZRAW (partial debayer)" text can be found here: http://www.z-cam.com/e2/ QuickTime File Format Specification: https://developer.apple.com/library/a... MediaInfo: https://mediaarea.net/en/MediaInfo https://github.com/MediaArea/MediaInfo IMX299 Sensor Specification: https://www.sony-semicon.co.jp/produc... IMX294 Sensor Specification: https://www.sony-semicon.co.jp/produc... "Advanced De-Mosaic" text can be found here: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/prod... Huffman Algorithm: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huffman... http://compression.ru/download/articl... https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/efficie...    • Introduction to Huffman Coding   Used russian clip "Diss to Updates":    • ДИСС НА ОБНОВЛЕНИЯ (Сыендук ft. Катя Клэп,...   "NOT POSSIBLE to rollback" text can be found here: http://www.z-cam.com/e2/updates/ Cineform RAW: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CineForm https://gopro.github.io/cineform-sdk/ https://github.com/gopro/cineform-sdk https://github.com/emericg/libcineform