Hippotizer HD Media Server
Green Hippo
Hippotizer HD Media Server
Hippotizer is the "new generation” of media servers. It is one of the most powerful tools for content creation and management available today. The device can be controlled locally via a networked computer, or through more traditional lighting methods such as ARTNET or DMX.
With Hippotizer V3, Green Hippo has created the biggest evolutionary jump in Media Server technology to date. Functions such as a powerful Timeline, HippoNet intelligent networking, Zookeeper control software and a host of new media management features have been added, to provide the most flexible, reliable and innovative box of tricks on the market today.
Product Weight: 55 lbs
Dimensions: 18.5"W x 23"D x 7"H (4RU)
Technical Tools
Manufacturer Specs
Real-Time Media Engine
4-8 media layers, 2 FX engines on each layer, 70 effects per FX engine!
Frame blended super slow-motion
Supports mixed resolutions and framerates
Full alpha-channel support for images and movies
Frame accurate synchronisation between multiple servers
Rotation, zoom, aspect ratio
Brightness, contrast, RGB colour correction
Perspective distortions using ScreenWarp or Keystone
Built in Media Encoding / Management
Drag and drop in a user-friendly thumbnail based environment
Continue programming shows while media upload happens in the background
Huge storage capacity for thousands of clips
Database driven file library for easy management of large collections
Synchronize media across multiple units
Media Specifications
Supported Formats: Quicktime, MPEG1, MPEG2, AVI, Windows Media, MPEG4,DIVX, DV, MP3, JPEG, BMP, TIFF, TGA
Maximum Media Size: 1920 x 1080
Number of Media Layers: Up to 16 layers, 8 per output
Maximum Playback Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Media Drives: 2
Total Media Storage Space: 300GB
Other Features
Class-leading video playback and real-time rendering
HippoNet intelligent networking
ZooKeeper - fully customizable and intuitive user interface
Built in Timeline functionality
Frame blended slow-motion
Advanced Media Management
Built in Media Encoding
Keystone and color correction
Frame-accurate synchronization across multiple servers
Live media updating
Soft-edge blending
Live video input with options for XGA and SDI standards
PixelMapper LED Plug-in for direct drive of LED fixtures
ScreenWarp plug-in for projection onto non-linear surfaces
Inputs and Outputs
Max Output Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (3200 x 1200 in pan mode)
Outputs: VGA / RGBHV, DVI, Composite Video, Component RGB, S-Video, RS232, Ethernet control, DMX over Ethernet, HippoNet and Audio (using 3rd party sound device)
Inputs: VGA / RGBHV*, SDI*, Composite Video, S-Video, RS232, Midi*, DMX512*, DMX over Ethernet, HD-SDI*, DVI upto 1920 x 1200
Supported Media Formats: Quicktime, MPEG1, MPEG2, AVI, Windows Media, MPEG4,DIVX, DV, MP3, JPEG, BMP, TIFF, TGA
Maximum Media Size: 1920 x 1080
Number of Media Layers: Up to 16 layers, 8 per output
Maximum Playback Resolution: 1920 x 1080
*Separate option that must be specified
Power
Voltage: 108-240v, 50-60Hz Auto Switching
Consumption: 10 amps
Environmental Tolerances
Ambient Operating Temperature Range: 5°-35°C (40°-95°F)
Humidity: 5% - 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude: 0-8850 feet (0-2700m)
Physical
Dimensions: 470mm x 585mm x 177mm (18.50 x 23.03 x 6.97 inches)
Weight: 25kg (55 lbs)
Case Type: 4u 19” Rackmount