Blackbird codec
Forbidden Technologies uses its own Java codecs to meet the specific demands of web based video post-production. The latest codec, Blackbird 5, offers significant improvements in video quality whilst cutting the data rate the most complex…
Read MoreFORscene DV upgrade
FORscene DV enables editing of browse quality video from a central location and then uploads and conforms only the DV frames which are used in the final edit, making FORscene DV the most efficient way to…
Read MoreAccount management
The biggest broadcasters using FORscene use it for multiple programmes at the same time – and these can be in different departments. The latest upgrade to the account management allows the highest level people access to…
Read MoreJava Web Start
Forbidden’s powerful video post production platform runs in a standard web browser without requiring installation or configuration. An optional configuration to enhance performance has been made redundant now Sun’s Java Web Start technology is available to…
Read MoreRecent press
Broadcast Buyer reports on Forbidden’s FORscene DV: “a broadcast quality upload and export capability for its collaborative web-based editing and publishing platform … The application is of particular relevance in time critical reporting, such as news. On…
Read MoreStaff update
Forbidden would like to thank Anna for her boundless patience and enthusiasm over the last four years. We wish her an enjoyable and successful future.
Read MoreReview upgrade
FORscene Review now supports full PAL and NTSC resolution. Combined with the recent video quality upgrades, this makes FORscene Review the ideal tool for reviewing High Definition (HD) productions. Executive production staff can look through programmes…
Read MoreNew website
Our new website features FORscene and Clesh on the home page. It is now much easier to find out about the latest features, sign up for a free trial, and upgrade to the full version.
Read MoreLinux upgrade
High volume users upload video into FORscene using Forbidden's Linux boxes. If unplugged while in use, upload now resumes automatically on reconnection to the internet – even if reconnection is to somewhere else. The latest boxes…
Read MoreBlackbird is best-of-breed
Jon Hanford - Group CTO, Deltatre