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Hello everyone.
Is it possible to create software like Pied Piper from HBO's Silicon Valley? It compress files lossessly up to 5 times. For example, in the last episod of the first season they compress 132gb 3D video file to 24,35gb.
So is it possible?
May 24 '18 #1

✓ answered by Rabbit

Is it possible? Like I've already said, yes it is, it's already been done. And there are multiple algorithms already available. Huffman encoding is one example.

If what you're trying to do is create a brand new algorithm, then you'll most likely need an advanced math degree to do so.

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Rabbit
12,516 Expert Mod 8TB
If you're asking whether it's possible to achieve large lossless compression ratios with files. The answer is yes, just look at any number of zip programs.

If you're asking whether it's possible to do the same thing with video files, the answer depends on what file format the video is encoded in. Most video file formats already use compression. You're not going to gain much by trying to compress an already compressed file. If it's a raw video format, then yes, you can use any number of similar techniques that zip programs use.
May 24 '18 #2
okay. i'm gonna develop compression program like the same Pied Piper wich compress files without archiving. Can i do this? can i make algorithm to do like this? i mean whether it possible from the point of view of physics and maths? sorry if i pretty stupid
May 24 '18 #3
Rabbit
12,516 Expert Mod 8TB
Is it possible? Like I've already said, yes it is, it's already been done. And there are multiple algorithms already available. Huffman encoding is one example.

If what you're trying to do is create a brand new algorithm, then you'll most likely need an advanced math degree to do so.
May 24 '18 #4

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