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.
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
With the introduction of V3’s Media Management component it is much easier, faster and more efficient to import new video clips and images. Simply drag new clips onto the media upload component where they will be analyzed and automatically encoded (if necessary) into the optimum Hippotizer format.
♦ 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
Hippotizers offer the following 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