A one-page worksheet to map your target devices to the DRM systems and security levels your build must support before you write player code or sign a content deal: list every device you must reach, read off which of Widevine / PlayReady / FairPlay covers it, note the security level each needs (hardware vs software) and the resolution it unlocks, confirm the cbcs-everywhere encryption rule that keeps Apple playback working, and avoid the three classic mistakes (one-DRM-only, cenc-only breaking Fa
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The handbook · 7 volumes
Fora Soft Video Engineering Handbook
This worksheet maps every target device to Widevine, PlayReady or FairPlay, the security level it needs and the maximum resolution it allows, before you write player code. Our seven-volume handbook covers the OTT stack; begin with Volume 3 on DRM, players and ABR, then use Volume 2 for CMAF packaging and Volume 1 for encoding. Written by Nikolay Sapunov, CEO at Fora Soft.
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