Forbidden’s established web-based services are having a significant impact on today’s broadcast and post-production world, as an increasing number of organisations modernise their workflows.

Thu 2nd Sep, 2010

FORscene Load PC

The version of FORscene Load PC on test supports the extended feature set of FORscene Server. It extends the range of supported video formats beyond those normally available under Windows, minimises internet traffic and gives rapid access to FORscene video both locally externally.

Wed 1st Sep, 2010

Server upgrade

The FORscene Cloud Server used by Forbidden’s high end broadcast clients has been upgraded today. This upgrade includes additional account management functions, and more efficient database use.

Tue 31st Aug, 2010

HTML5

FORscene supports the new web standard for video: HTML5. Here are some examples: BBC protest, Boris, Dominoes and macro video; the original Java versions can be seen at Clesh.com.

Fri 27th Aug, 2010

Growth Company Investor Show

Forbidden will be exhibiting at GCI 2010. To benefit investors unable to make it to the show in person, Forbidden will use FORscene to edit short videos of selected companies, like these from GCI 2009.

Thu 26th Aug, 2010

Recent coverage

HB Markets notes North One Television’s use of FORscene for The Unforgettables. "This ... confirm[s] FORscene’s position as an efficient workflow tool".

Wed 25th Aug, 2010

The Unforgettables

North One Television has used FORscene for logging and editing its new series The Unforgettables. Broadcast on ITV1, it features archived material of many of the UK’s best loved stars, including Jeremy Beadle, Bob Monkhouse, Harry Secombe, Mike Reid, Mollie Sugden, Spike Milligan, Terry Scott and Danny La Rue.

Tue 24th Aug, 2010

Cloud servers

FORscene’s advanced Cloud infrastructure concentrates the difficult codecs and effects rendering work on the client, freeing the Cloud Servers for storage and serving. With a decent chunk of the latest flash memory to supplement its disks, the newest Cloud Server design can support an order of magnitude more concurrent users on the same number of physical servers.

Mon 23rd Aug, 2010

Chyron

Forbidden’s FORscene is available through Chyron’s Axis Cloud. Visitors to IBC 2010 will be able to see the FORscene/Axis integration on the Chyron stand, 7.D11.

Fri 20th Aug, 2010

Recent press

FORscene’s latest prime time series attracted the attention of stockmarketwire.com and Hemscott. HB Markets notes that this production "highlights repeat customers which confirm FORscene’s position as an efficient workflow tool".

Thu 19th Aug, 2010

Support Chat

New FORscene customers get hints and tips through Support chat. Each user is now automatically logged on to their Support chat room, which is private.

Wed 18th Aug, 2010

Pan & Zoom

FORscene users can use pan and zoom on videos, photos, titles and graphical overlays. This part of the interface is the latest to be clarified and simplified.

Tue 17th Aug, 2010

The Hospital

North One Television used FORscene for the new series The Hospital. Nicola Breadin, Head of Production, Factual & Entertainment, said: "I’ve used FORscene for a number of years and its benefits are clear. It allows the large amount of content shot for programmes such as The Hospital to be centralised and easily accessed by loggers and managers alike".

Mon 16th Aug, 2010

Analyst's report

PSQ Analytics published a new analysts report following Forbidden’s full year results. They anticipate relatively slow organic growth in H1 2010 to accelerate during H2 as Forbidden signs larger deals with Systems Integrators.

Fri 13th Aug, 2010

Recent press

August’s AIMzine has a section on Forbidden. This brings readers up to date on recent major share activity.

Thu 12th Aug, 2010

IBC TV News

IBC TV News, the broadcaster for the IBC 2010 exhibition, has adopted FORscene in its self-service syndication workflow. Broadcasters and exhibitors will use FORscene to edit and publish at SD or HD for final broadcast pieces and websites.

Wed 11th Aug, 2010

Recent press

The leading trade journal Broadcast emblazons the headline: "Sky 1 music show to benefit from Forbidden innovation", with a detailed description of FORscene’s new Watch Folder technology. On the City side, the Telegraph and Moneyam report: "‘Must be the Music’ is searching for the UK’s best new music act ... hosted by Fearne Cotton and judged by Dizzee Rascal, Jamie Cullum and Sharleen Spiteri"; analyst Amisha Chohan says: "We remind investors the growth in reality television ... remains an excellent driver for Forbidden’s editing technology. We reiterate our SPECULATIVE BUY recommendation.".

Tue 10th Aug, 2010

Must be the Music

Princess Productions has used FORscene for its Sky1 HD series Must be the Music. Paul Jones, Post Production Manager at Princess Productions, commented: "FORscene provided fast access to material for remote viewing and approval whilst on location for Must Be The Music. Its advanced search tools have given the production team the ability to streamline their off-line process and maximise the efficiency in post. With around 10,000 files already uploaded, the watch folder automation in FORscene Server has radically changed our workflow".

Mon 9th Aug, 2010

IBC 2010

Forbidden Technologies will be exhibiting at IBC 2010 in Hall 7, on stand 7.J15d. Forbidden will also have a presence on multiple partner stands.

Fri 6th Aug, 2010

Recent press

Investors Chronicle reports on the recent Directors’ share purchases, adding: "Forbidden provides high-end video editing technology for the media sector and has enjoyed a sharp take-up in its product range over the past year". Press coverage of FORscene’s use in "Don’t Tell the Bride" includes Hargreaves Lansdown, Business Financial Newswire, Sharecast (in their market report and small caps round-up), the Daily Mail reporting: "Forbidden Technologies rose 2p to 22p on hearing that Renegade Pictures is using FORscene, its market leading editing platform", and UK Analyst giving more details: "The series is about the planning of a wedding in which the groom must decide on every detail, from venue to wedding dress, without any input from the bride. The production team used FORscene for logging, rough-cut editing and wide-area review and approval"; and even the FT, where Forbidden was a bright point amongst the gloom on the back page.

Thu 5th Aug, 2010

Stereo editing

FORscene uses the right mouse button for efficient editing of single tracks. This now understands stereo audio, speeding up editing operations such as fade up/down, audio levels, stereo position, trimming, sync lock and dragging and dropping.