News and Events - September 2005
Fri 30th Sep, 2005
XML
FORscene has been upgraded to support XML output. XML input is used by Apple's Final Cut Pro. Logging information, sync pulls and assembly edits created over the web in FORscene (which works on PCs and Macs) can be transferred directly into FCP, which efficiently redigitizes the relevant material (with handles), or relinks to existing media.
Wed 28th Sep, 2005
FORscene upgrade
Each FORscene user has a unique password protected web page, maintained by Forbidden. Today's upgrade, which appears automatically by opening the web page on PCs or Macs, has a varied selection of improvements. These include refinements to the logging functionality requested by ITV and BBC users, and improvements to internet access performance.
Tue 27th Sep, 2005
Recent press
The influential professional video site Sypha has an article about FORscene. Following a visit to Forbidden's stand at IBC, they report: "FORscene enables 'mobile' reporting with upload and edit functionality for mobile phone stills and video".
Mon 26th Sep, 2005
Broadcast conference
The Tapeless Production Conference, which is taking place on October 13th, will cover the implications of the move to tapeless production. Forbidden Technologies will be showing FORscene, its tapeless system for logging, editing, reviewing and publishing.
Fri 23th Sep, 2005
3G upgrade
The new Nokia 3G 6680 can run FORmobile. Any video edited in FORscene can be published with a single drag and drop - then anyone with a 2.5G or 3G phone running FORmobile can see it. Forbidden recommends its partner Orange for 3G phone connections.
Thu 22nd Sep, 2005
FORscene upgrade
FORscene is upgraded as required to meet customer needs. The latest upgrade allows video with multiple audio tracks to be uploaded for logging, editing, reviewing and publishing.
Wed 21st Sep, 2005
Recent press
Showreel's new sister magazine, Newsreel, has a double page review of FORscene. "Unlike other non-linear edit systems, FORscene doesn't require any software installation or media storage ... It is the intention of FORscene to 'transform the post-production industry', and it all sounds pretty revolutionary". The experienced editor continues the article: "There are plenty of things that are unique about FORscene ... I can see advantages in FORscene in terms of logging, news gathering and client approval".
Mon 19th Sep, 2005
TV broadcast
The first television programme made with Forbidden's FORscene was on national television last night. You can view the series, "Trust Me - I'm a Holiday Rep", for yourself - it is being broadcast each evening on Channel 5.
Fri 16th Sep, 2005
Audio levels
As demonstrated at IBC, FORscene now provides audio level controls. As usual, a right mouse click brings up the more advanced features - in this case by right clicking on the A1, A2, A3 or A4 button and then on the corresponding L button and then the audio level itself for progressively more advanced functionality.
Thu 15th Sep, 2005
Podcast
Forbidden is one of six companies to have featured on this podcast about IBC. It was the top podcast in its category on iTunes during the convention.
Wed 14th Sep, 2005
IBC summary
Forbidden had its biggest presence ever at IBC with the stand attracting more senior industry figures this year. The two top Apple representatives came to investigate the FORscene Mac version, on show for the first time. Many people who visited last year came back and were very pleased with Forbidden's progress. This comment, from an influential figure in one of the world's biggest production companies, was typical: "You might think FORscene is very significant, but it's much bigger than you realise".
Tue 13th Sep, 2005
Recent TV
The Chairman of IBC gave an introduction, in person, to the IBC television news item covering Forbidden Technologies. The consensus is that Forbidden's internet workflow is the way of the future. Those of you with the IBC branded mobile player can download the video over the air or receive it for free via Viewtooth.
Mon 12th Sep, 2005
TV coverage
Forbidden Technologies was featured on the Dutch television station A2. The video was shot on one of the new Nokia VHS quality mobile phones. FORmobile already works on these phones.
Sun 11th Sep, 2005
Drinks reception
Forbidden is hosting an invitation only drinks reception for leading figures in the broadcast industry. The event starts at 18.30 tonight in the Orangery, Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam.
Sat 10th Sep, 2005
IBC Live
Forbidden is broadcasting video of its stand using FORlive. You can watch the action here.
Fri 9th Sep, 2005
Mobile FORscene upload
Forbidden has launched at IBC 2005 an upgrade to FORscene which allows photographs and videos captured on the new generation of camera phones to be uploaded over the air directly into FORscene. The videos and slides can be combined with professionally shot material using the full power of FORscene and published to web or mobile.
Thu 8th Sep, 2005
Subtitles
As FORscene matures, it is gaining all the features you might expect from a complete web and mobile technology platform. The latest version has an extra track to allow you to add subtitles into your programmes.
Wed 7th Sep, 2005
Share options
As a quoted company, Forbidden can reward directors and staff for their successes, and encourage them to higher achievement, with the grant of share options. These options are always granted at the prevailing market price. Following the recent results, all permanent members of staff have been granted share options, including our new Finance Director, Phil Madden.
Tue 6th Sep, 2005
Recent press
"Granada trials remote editing", says the unusually large Broadcast headline. "THE world of mobile, on-location editing has come a step closer with Granada pioneering an internet-based system to log and perform basic editing on PCs with broadband internet access. Granada used the FORscene system, developed by Forbidden Technologies, on its latest 10-part documentary series Trust me I'm a holiday Rep ... The series, which airs on 18 September ... generated over 300 hours of rushes ... Producer/director Tom Edwards, who was using the system for the first time said: 'it saved money on VHS transfers and tape decks. You can produce edit lists and use it remotely from anywhere.'". Forbidden's stand at IBC 2005 will showcase FORscene.
Mon 5th Sep, 2005
Finance Director
Forbidden is pleased to announce that Phil Madden has joined us as our new Finance Director from today. Phil, a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, brings a broad range of financial experience to the company.
Fri 2nd Sep, 2005
Interim results
Forbidden Technologies plc has published interim results for the period to 30th June 2005. You can read the Chairman's statement here.
Thu 1st Sep, 2005
Recent press
Televisual has their IBC preview this month. Their article "Must-have technology" has several paragraphs on Forbidden Technologies and FORscene. "... an editing system that allows you to access your videos over the internet with central storage that gives you access from anywhere in the world is becoming an inevitability".
