4 corrupted files, I can salvage some but with replication issues...

[openthesourc]

I have 4 files filmed at 4k resolution that came from a Panasonic Lumix G7 in .mp4 format.

I used a few tools, but what worked the best for me so far was the untrunc GUI by anthwlock. When I repair the files, I found that they all reflect the same footage. I believe 1 of these files was fully repaired correctly, but the other 3 are of different footage. How is this happening?

I recovered the files from the SD card of the camera via RECUVA when they were inadvertently deleted.

I pulled a reference file from the same SD card and same day of filming. Is it better to grab a new video for reference or something? Looking for some best practice ideas that I could try.

I tried some different options to try to get things to work better but am at a loss at this point. I have some screenshots attached. Please take a look. Anyone who is able to help me with this, let me know how you'd like to be tipped $, XMR, etc. :)

Please feel free to ask me anything about this. These files are pretty important for a video edit I did with some high profile individuals.

[openthesourc]

Posted this issue on reddit at this thread for anyone curious/interested in joining in on the conversation. https://www.reddit.com/r/AskADataRecoveryPro/comments/yv1ijz/i_have_4_corrupted_files_that_i_was_able_to/

[ponchio]

I got ten days pretty full. If you send me the samples I can hexedit the video and at least guess what the problem is and how can be fixed.

Anyway: samples from the same days should not matter, BUT if one working sample fails to recover the viddeo different samples might help. (unlikely, but possible).

P.S. I don't need money, I need time...

[openthesourc]

Hi there! So I have a link to a DMDE backup of the full drive image here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11LIpbHlJj6x5dXwCK2vOJDSHGjt7nwnY?usp=share_link I have a full reddit thread of the things I've attempted so far. Here's a link to that thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/datarecovery/comments/yv1lgn/i_have_4_corrupted_files_that_i_was_able_to/ If there's anything else I can do to facilitate this process for you, please let me know. I really appreciate you and your product. If you are able to recover the files, I'd be happy to compensate you in some way. Even if you aren't interested in money, I run a podcast and would love to promote your products in my sponsor block in appreciation for your efforts. Thank you again for everything!

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[openthesourc]

Hi there! Just checking in. Is there anything I can do to facilitate your process? I sincerely appreciate your efforts and your support for this project.

[openthesourc]

You manage to look at this at all?

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On Sun, Nov 20, 2022 at 12:18 PM Federico Ponchio ***@***.***> wrote: I got ten days pretty full. If you send me the samples I can hexedit the video and at least guess what the problem is and how can be fixed. Anyway: samples from the same days should not matter, BUT if one working sample fails to recover the viddeo different samples might help. (unlikely, but possible). P.S. I don't need money, I need time... — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#249 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/A4DZUH2R34XNAPXDNLYOWLDWJJMO3ANCNFSM6AAAAAAR44HQQE> . You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

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[ponchio]

I tried to recover the files (not fix the video), but I am on linux and got little experience on that front, so I failed abjectly.

I also had a look at the disk image (can find the mdat, can follow up to a point the packet structure) but, lacking the 'working' files, this approach wont work.

I can only work on files, not disk images, definitely.