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PlayReady Test Content from Encoder Vendors

This page provides a collection of test content that has been generated using specific encoders from various vendors. This content allows client developers and OEMs to verify compatibility with specific encoder implementations and validate their PlayReady integration across different encoding toolchains.

Overview

The vendor-specific test content collection includes:

  • Spotify-specific content - Multi-DRM content for dual DRM scenarios
  • Various encoding toolchains - Different encoder implementations and configurations
  • Multiple streaming formats - Support for Smooth Streaming, HLS, and MP4

This content helps ensure interoperability across different encoding ecosystems and validates PlayReady implementations with real-world encoder outputs.

Vendor Test Content Collection

Spotify Multi-DRM Content

Big Buck Bunny Dual DRM

Property Value
Description Source: Big Buck BUNNY (https://peach.blender.org/)
Tool Chain Spotify Specific
Creation Date 01 October 2017
Video Encoding Settings N/A
Audio Encoding Settings AAC
Encryption Settings CENC AES128-CTR
Key ID (KID) {b0498601-8a4a-4418-9fa5-5a326ea2961c}
Key ID (Base64) AYZJsEqKGESfpVoybqKWHA==
Key Value (Hex) {0x12, 0x34, 0x56, 0x78, 0x12, 0x34, 0x56, 0x78, 0x12, 0x34, 0x56, 0x78, 0x12, 0x34, 0x56, 0x78}
Key Value (Base64) EjRWeBI0VngSNFZ4EjRWeA==
Audio KID {b0498601-8a4a-4418-9fa5-5a326ea2961c}
Multi DRM True
PlayReady WRMHEADER 4.0
Encrypted File https://prtsprodstorage.blob.core.windows.net/media/vendor/Spotify-DualDRM2017-bbb/Spotify-DualDRM2017-bbb.mp4

Technical Details

Encoder Specifications

Anevia ViaDemand

  • Type: Video-on-Demand encoding solution
  • Video Support: H.264 AVC1 up to Full HD (1920x1080)
  • Audio Support: AAC-HE with mono channel support
  • Streaming: Supports both Smooth Streaming and HLS output
  • Use Case: VOD content preparation and delivery

Anevia NEA LIVE 500

  • Type: Live encoding solution
  • Video Support: H.264 AVC1 up to Full HD (1920x1080)
  • Audio Support: AAC-LC stereo with high-quality encoding
  • Streaming: Real-time Smooth Streaming and HLS generation
  • Use Case: Live broadcast and streaming applications

Spotify Encoder

  • Type: Custom encoding toolchain
  • Multi-DRM Support: Dual DRM implementation
  • Content Source: High-quality reference content (Big Buck Bunny)
  • Use Case: Multi-DRM compatibility testing

Encryption Implementation

CENC (Common Encryption)

  • Standard: ISO/IEC 23001-7
  • Algorithm: AES128-CTR
  • Key Management: PlayReady and additional DRM systems
  • Compatibility: Cross-platform DRM interoperability

Key Management

  • Key Rotation: Support for dynamic key changes
  • Multi-DRM: Simultaneous support for multiple DRM systems
  • Security: Industry-standard encryption practices

Usage Guidelines

Testing Scenarios

  1. Encoder Compatibility Testing

    • Validate content from specific encoder implementations
    • Test encoding parameter variations
    • Verify output format compatibility

  2. Multi-DRM Validation

    • Test dual DRM scenario implementations
    • Validate key sharing between DRM systems
    • Verify license acquisition for multiple DRM providers

  3. Streaming Protocol Testing

    • Test Smooth Streaming manifest parsing
    • Validate HLS playlist handling
    • Verify adaptive streaming behavior

Implementation Notes

  • Encoder Integration: Test with specific encoder outputs to validate compatibility
  • Multi-DRM Support: Implement proper handling for dual DRM scenarios
  • Streaming Protocols: Ensure support for both Smooth Streaming and HLS
  • Key Management: Handle complex key scenarios including multi-DRM keys

Testing Recommendations

Encoder-Specific Testing

  1. Anevia Content Testing

    • Test both VOD and Live encoder outputs
    • Validate different audio encoding configurations
    • Test manifest parsing for Anevia-specific features

  2. Multi-DRM Testing

    • Implement dual DRM license acquisition
    • Test key sharing scenarios
    • Validate fallback mechanisms

Advanced Validation

  1. Real-World Scenarios

    • Test with production-like encoder configurations
    • Validate performance under different encoding settings
    • Test integration with existing encoding workflows

  2. Compatibility Testing

    • Test across different PlayReady client implementations
    • Validate with various hardware decoder configurations
    • Test streaming protocol switching

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Encoder-Specific Compatibility

  • Cause: Encoder-specific format variations
  • Solution: Validate content parsing with specific encoder outputs

Multi-DRM License Acquisition

  • Cause: Complex key management in dual DRM scenarios
  • Solution: Implement proper key resolution for multiple DRM systems

Streaming Format Issues

  • Cause: Encoder-specific manifest variations
  • Solution: Update manifest parsers for vendor-specific implementations

Debug Steps

  1. Validate Encoder Output

    Test content parsing with specific encoder implementations

  2. Check Multi-DRM Configuration

    Verify key management for dual DRM scenarios

  3. Test Streaming Protocols

    Validate manifest parsing for different streaming formats

Vendor Information

Ateme (formerly Anevia)

  • Website: https://www.ateme.com/
  • Products: ViaDemand (VOD), NEA LIVE 500 (Live Encoding)
  • Specialization: Professional video encoding and streaming solutions

Content Sources

  • Big Buck Bunny: Open source reference content from Blender Foundation
  • Test Content: Various encoder-specific test materials

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