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Version 2 of Hippotizer Available Now
“Its feature set is so powerful, and its price so unbelievably low, that we predict widespread success for this one.” That was the verdict on the Hippotizer digital media server range from projection experts Bob and Colleen Bonniol in a recent edition of their ED On Projection e-newsletter.
Now Hippotizer version 2, previewed at this year’s PLASA Show, ensures that Hippotizer keeps its place at the head of the pack, adding new features, many of which are unique to the Hippotizer. Hippotizer version 2 begins shipping this week.
The new additions include a control area on a separate screen from the main output screen, allowing images to be adjusted locally in a user-friendly, intuitive environment with layer-level preview; up to sixteen image layers (depending on model) each with separate adjustment of all key parameters including brightness, contrast, colour, position and zoom; controllable interaction between layers; a master layer with 16-bit geometry applied globally to all other layers, and an expanded range of supported media file formats, including Quicktime, Mpeg1 and Mpeg2 and AVIs. Hippotizer will also play back audio within video files.
Hippotizer's existing features, including its class-leading beat-detection engine and user-configurable real-time effects are further improved in version 2. Hippotizer version 2 is available in three models: Hippotizer Express, Hippotizer Stage and Hippotizer HD supporting resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. All models support live video input, with Stage and HD allowing multiple video inputs. All three models support a wide variety of control options, including DMX, RS232, Artnet, MIDI, timecode or external controllers such as the Behringer BCF2000. In addition, Hippotizer Stage and Hippotizer HD can output pixel information as DMX data via ArtNet.
Hippotizer version 2 also includes the Hippotizer Media Access Protocol (H-MAP), a new open standard protocol that allows lighting desks to dynamically obtain and display previews of media clips from Hippotizer.
“Version 2 of Hippotizer continues the lead that Hippotizer has established over other media servers, offering new features that professionals working in the digital media field have been demanding while maintaining the speed, versatility and reliability that existing Hippotizer users have come to trust,” comments Nigel Sadler of Scene Change. “When you factor in a starting price of just £4950 and the fact that new models are available with upgrade paths for users of existing Hippotizer products, I think everyone will see this as a great step forwards. In addition, because we are also producers of original and bespoke media content, we are in a position to be able to offer over 1500 media files with every unit.”
Full details of the new Hippotizer version 2 range can be found at the Hippotizer website: http://www.hippotizer.com
6th December 2004
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