News and Events - February 2005
Mon 28th Feb, 2005
Recent press
IBE describes Forbidden's most recent recruit: "An experienced and established face in the video editing and post production sector, Winfield has been drafted in from Pinnacle Systems to consolidate the success of Forbidden`s unique FORscene web-based editing tool within the broadcast space, and to develop opportunities within new verticals".
Fri 25th Feb, 2005
Event update
Forbidden's latest event had another record attendance. The pre-dinner talk centred around the wide ranging impact of Forbidden's FORscene video editing and publishing tools. Also demonstrated was Forbidden's latest FORweb codec, which enters testing next week.
Thu 24th Feb, 2005
FORupload
Forbidden's application for importing DV video into FORscene has just been upgraded. The new version of FORupload can be downloaded for free from here.
Mon 21st Feb, 2005
Recent press
FORscene's suitability in broadcast is being widely reported. "This broadcast application, first proven by the partnership during the US elections, allows GMTV's international correspondents to watch the show live or browse through it later from anywhere in the world, via a standard but secure web browser", reports advanced-television.com.
Fri 18th Feb, 2005
FORmobile
The Nokia N-Gage has been added to the list of phones which run Forbidden's FORmobile software. The list of supported phones now includes: the Sony Ericsson P800, P900, P910i, and the Nokia 6670, 6600, 7610, 3650, 7650 and N-Gage. Forbidden's MIDP-1 player also works on a much longer list of Java enabled handsets.
Thu 17th Feb, 2005
Recent press
In their article about the Forbidden/GMTV partnership, Regional Film&Video quotes Forbidden CEO Stephen Streater: "The business case for live streaming in the broadcast sector is clear, and has received a real boost with this partnership".
Wed 16th Feb, 2005
FORscene dinner
Forbidden is holding a dinner on Thursday 24th February. Representatives of the five professional FORscene market sectors will be attending: Broadcasters, Producers, Directors, Editors and Facilities Houses.
Tue 15th Feb, 2005
Recent press
"Under the terms of the deal, GMTV has bought Forbidden's ground breaking FORscene live compressor that utilises advanced digital compression techniques to deliver a live video feed to PCs, Macs and laptops via the web", says Online Hardware Dispatch. It quotes Geoff Wright, Chief Engineer, GMTV: "The ability to view programmes in real-time, from anywhere in the world, is a huge leap forward for television journalists".
Mon 14th Feb, 2005
Recent press
Digital-Lifestyles.info reports: "Video streaming specialists, Forbidden Technologies have announced a deal with GMTV to stream the breakfast programme live to its network of field reporters on location across the world... Nestled up like a pair of love birds, Forbidden and GMTV are full of praise for each other".
Fri 11th Feb, 2005
FORmobile
FORmobile now supports the new Nokia 6670. You can download the latest FORmobile player from here, or can receive it free via Viewtooth from another phone.
Thu 10th Feb, 2005
Domestic ADSL
Forbidden is improving the performance of FORscene for domestic users. By making better use of available internet bandwidth, the latest version is more responsive over domestic ADSL.
Wed 9th Feb, 2005
FORscene upgrade
The FORscene video editing and publishing tool now supports multiple audio tracks. The software runs in a web page - to try out FORscene for free, click here.
Mon 7th Feb, 2005
Recent Press
"Communication within a company is rising up the agenda", says Director, the UK's leading monthly b2b magazine aimed at entrepreneurs and senior business decision-makers, which is distributed to IOD members. Forbidden's Greg Hirst is quoted: "... a striking paradox at the heart of people's attitudes to Investor Communication ... [with] support for the effectiveness of more modern methods of communication but a reluctance to use them." Forbidden's FORpresentation provides a simple and effective way to communicate through video.
Thu 3th Feb, 2005
Travel Technology Show
Forbidden's Greg Hirst was an invited speaker at the Travel Technology Show this week. Greg spoke on the role of rich media content in building and developing on line travel brands. The session was organised by Travel Media Solutions, Forbidden's travel partner.
Tue 1st Feb, 2005
Recent press
Growth Company Investor has a piece "Spotlight on AIM 2005". Forbidden is mentioned as typical of a technology company with a high valuation.
