Worked on the FFmpeg/FFmpeg repository to enhance the reliability of RLE-based decompression in EXR and HDR codecs. Focused on improving error handling by ensuring that errors from the rle() function are properly propagated to the rle_uncompress() caller, which reduces the risk of silent data corruption when processing malformed input. Addressed a bug in the pixel count decrement logic to guarantee complete pixel processing during decompression. Utilized C programming and algorithm optimization skills to align with FFmpeg’s error-handling strategies, resulting in more robust video processing pipelines and improved data integrity for workflows relying on RLE-encoded media assets.