A one-page reference of the BrightScript/SceneGraph stack, the SDK channel model (Direct Publisher retired), the DRM-to-format map (Widevine/PlayReady over DASH, AES-128 on HLS, native BrightScript not EME, HDCP 2.2/1.4), the certification performance budget (4 MB app, 15 s launch, 250 ms remote, 8 s content start), and the RAF and Roku Pay (80/20) monetization rules.
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The handbook · 7 volumes
Fora Soft Video Engineering Handbook
This Roku build and certification spec sheet covers the BrightScript and SceneGraph stack, the DRM-to-format map, the certification performance budget and RAF and Roku Pay monetization. Our seven volumes cover the video stack; start with Volume 3 for players, DRM and delivery economics, then Volume 2 for HLS and DASH packaging and Volume 1 for codecs. Written by Nikolay Sapunov, CEO at Fora Soft.
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