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MacVoices: ShowStoppers – Forbidden Technologies Delivers Broadcast to Digital Via Blackbird Proxy
The following is an interview that Forbidden Technologies’ CEO, Ian McDonough, and VP of Products, Jeff Krebs, gave at NAB 2018: During ShowStoppers at NAB in Las Vegas, they profile their cloud-based Blackbird Proxy solution that…
Read MoreForbidden Technologies interview at NAB Show 2018
The following is a video interview that Forbidden Technologies’ CEO, Ian McDonough, gave at NAB Show 2018: He discusses the Blackbird platform and the Blackbird Codec which allows for compression and decompression of video for storage,…
Read MoreCloud-based eSports workflow for Gfinity
eSports is a sports category that is going through rapid growth. Newzoo, the leading provider of market intelligence covering the eSports market, predicts that in 2017 eSports will generate global revenues of $696 million, up 41…
Read More3 Post-Event Tactics to Wow Music Fans
You’ve put on a great, sold-out music gig to thousands of excited fans. The music has finished, the band is packing up… is the excitement is really over? It doesn’t have to be! Here are three…
Read MoreCost effective storage and editing for long-term film projects
RDF Television uses Forscene for convenient storage, remote access and editing of its media throughout long-term reality film projects. The company produces over 100 hours of network factual television every year for principal broadcasters, filming contributors…
Read MoreHow to get longevity out of your sports fan engagement
A sports fan is defined as “an enthusiast for a sports team, an athlete, sports organisation or specific sport”. Some sports fans remain loyal for life, sticking by their favourites through every win, defeat and triumph….
Read MoreAre you engaging with your fans for your live events?
If you’re an organiser of live events you might put fan engagement low on your priority list, believing that it will happen naturally. And to some extent it does. However, the rise of social media has…
Read MoreHow to captivate your music fans with social media
If you’re running a record label, PR company or events venue, social media should be top in your strategy plan for interacting with fans. With social media, you’re connecting with consumers – whether it’s announcing a…
Read MoreAre online video platforms replacing live broadcast TV?
A recent Think with Google trend shows that 6 out of 10 people prefer online video platforms to live TV. Does this mean broadcast television is on the way out? Will all programmes be formatted for…
Read MoreBehind-the-scenes content: the key to true fan engagement
There’s no doubt about it. Almost 90% of audiences find that behind-the-scenes content keeps them hooked on their favourite films, TV shows and stars. It’s the peak of fan engagement and the ultimate way to keep…
Read MoreBlackbird is best-of-breed
Jon Hanford - Group CTO, Deltatre