V4.9.3

 

Features added in 4.9.3

• 7195:  Added ability to change VideoMapper tile ID after creation
• New Companion Module created for use with Hippotizer RestAPI as of companion 4.2.0+8463
• 8092:  Effects and generators can now receive timecode values with new pins to select which timecode source to use. 
• 8093: Added timecode overlay to the generator list
• 8136: Improved diagnostic data export.  For more information see "diagnostic files":{TOPIC-LINK+diagnostic-files} section.
• 8433: Adds support for 12G SDI output modules to MX Hardware
• 8648: Pixelmapper fixtures can now span over a single universe
• Added "OLED Screen":{TOPIC-LINK+oled-screen} functionality to MX systems. 

Functionality Changes In 4.9.3

• 7794: Implemented new "Hippo Head":{TOPIC-LINK+hippo-head-led} LED status effects 
• 7904: Media Files and File Paths with Unicode can now be encoded to Media Manager.  These characters will be replaced with a "?" once encoded.
• 8126: Removed port number as part of the identifier for static NDI sources.  This should make NDI lists more stable when systems come and go from the network especially with unicast NDI streams.
• 8145: Hippotizer installers will now flash firmware for the fan and LED controller on install for MX systems
• 8234: Added NDI Audio input support *Only works with Default Audio device at the moment.
• 8267: Added more readouts for Source/MediaPlayer/Position pin.
• 8345: Fetching NotchLC media now exports a .MOV file rather than .FXR
• Updated DeltaCast drivers to 6.33.1

Fixes in 4.9.3

• 6470:    Livemask Mouse overlay now outputs correctly
• 6713: Improved importing of clips with audio to catch certain edge cases where audio would not import.
• 7731: Improved performance of NotchLC playback
• 7852: Fade Up First option in XFade now works as intended
• 8089: Updating Notch Block lists now populates correctly across all layers not just the layer it was updated on.
• 8118: Live masks now apply blur again correctly after reboot
• 8170: Live Mask improvements on drawing softedges to reduce artifacting
• 8171: Rewind on Dark is now working as intended without needing pause on dark
• 8189: Changing system name in the Host Manager no longer crashes the engine
• 8193: Fixed a .NET exception in LiveMask when clicking multiple times rapidly
• 8201: Watchfolders can auto populate media map entries incorrectly in rare scenarios
• 8261: Auto Starting a locked show now loads Output manager correctly
• 8284: Fixed an issue where NDI Inputs could flash
• 8289: Fixed Starfield Generator to work with col parameters on the layer
• 8297: Improved Blur in livemask
• 8298: Fixed an issue with  screenwarp selections not being saved on shutdown
• 8303: Fixed issues with Viewpot grids not rendering the correct size in output manager configuration mode
• 8304: Fixed an issue with presenting the first frame too long on a new clip
• 8307: Fixed an issue with adding controllers to the Shape Root
• 8319: Fixed an issue with DeInterlacing not working on Datapath capture cards
• 8325*: Screenwwarps blanking other viewports on same output.
• 8327: Playmode changes not updating correctly
• 8328: Repeated changing of clips breaks the media player
• 8340: Sync Source and Target list now displays correctly in Timeline
• 8380: Datapath capture stops when another layer with capture is adjusted
• 8381: Key on layer now uses correct layer resolutions
• 8396: Improved Alpha handling with content and effects
• 8397: Alpha handling improvements with PNG images on import
• 8401: Improve Frame Pick algorithm
• 8404: Generator fixes for Moire, Clouds, Starfield, and Pong
• 8406: Fixed Alpha handling when colour parameters are adjusted
• 8409: Improved handling of zookeeper after output manager configuration
• 8410: Fixed error using mouse  wheel in Live Mask editor
• 8428: Zoom of LiveMask with mouse wheel now scales correctly
• 8440: Remote shutdown and restart commands now work correctly
• 8451: Can't reorder videomaps
• 8452: WDM Audio doesn't work on non MX systems
• 8454: Fancontroller crashes when reading from Datapath cards
• 8461: Crash when selecting NDI settings which are out of range
• 8521: LiveMask Shapes do not drag as expected
• 8539: Changing Clip shows wrong aspect ratio for 1 frame
• 8561: FPS monitor shows wrong colour
• 8572: Can't always create Macromanager Scripts
• 8677: Relays list not correct when Mixes/Viewports are added or removed
• 8689: Sync Bus timings do not always work with identical length sources
• 8700: Output can turn white with LiveMask alpha and show points enabled
• 8701: Viewport not displaying when LiveMask Alpha is enabled

Known issues in 4.9.3

• 8194:  LiveMask Shape properties are not updated until mouse is moved over the drawing area
• 8243:  16 bit PNG images encoded as Flexres Image file under Uncompressed 10 or 16bit fail to encode
• 8244:  16 bit TIFF images encoded as Flexres Image file under Uncompressed 10 or 16bit fail to encode

Good to know / Knowledge base

Good to know  Here is link for several questions and so on.......

Effect Editor

Effect Editor is a tool which can be used to create or modify the effects used in Hippotizer to transform layers, mixes, and viewports. It is a C# editor with a built-in preview window, so the user can see what their effect is doing while coding.

Effect Editor 1.0.0.1981 is currently compatible with 4.9.2.29935 and beyond.

Effects written with with this version of the editor may not be compatible with earlier versions of Hippotizer.

V4.9.2 update

 

Software Update: Hippotizer™ V4.9.2 Green Hippo is pleased to announce the release of Hippotizer software version: 4.9.2. This new release focuses on cleaning up loads of bugs and improvements to existing features. We've even tucked in a few feature updates and additions to bring more quality of life changes to the software.  What's new in v4.9.2

Key Improvements New Commands in RestAPI New Shortcut for finding lost cursor! (CTRL+M) New Import options in Media Manager for flipping image Improved NDI resolution sending options HippoSnapper is back! Improved FPS readout New effects Improved stability and reliability, over 50 bugs resolved

MX is shipping and V 4.9 Released

v4.9 Feature Highlights:
 
10-bit End-to-end Workflow

• Playback NotchLC files natively for optimal performance and visual quality for 10-bit workflows.
• Uncompressed DPX sequences supported for uncompromised, high-quality visuals (up to 16bpc).
• Seamlessly work with 8-bit and 10-bit color depths for display deployment flexibility.

DMX Improvements

• MAnet3 Integration using MA3 sessions to seamlessly control Hippotizer MX.
• GDTF fixture export and import custom personalities directly to lighting consoles.
• MVR export to send a Hippotizer patch directly to the lighting console.

Multi-channel Audio Improvements

• ASIO (Audio Stream Input/Output) low latency, output device support.
• 32x32 channel audio routing matrix built directly into Hippotizer.
• Extensive audio device management to support any workflow.

Features added in 4.9.0

• RGB10A2 content playback
• RGBA16 content playback
• 10-bit Output rendering
• Uncompressed DPX sequence import
• Native NotchLC playback
• Added Presets in SHAPE
• ASIO Audio Support
• 32x32 Matrix Audio Routing
• MANet3 Networking Support
• GDTF Export for DMX Personality
• Added support for Deltacast Capture Cards

Functionality Changes In 4.9.0

• Media encoded in 4.9 now utilizes a new version of FlexRes (FlexRes V2). This new codec is not backwards compatible and media encoded in 4.9 and later will not appear in 4.8 and earlier versions of software.
• Output Manager now no longer allows for large disparities in Framerates by default. This setting can be changed in the Output Manager configuration settings but may come with decreased smoothness of rendering.
• Media Manager now has a section for NotchLC behaviour on import.
• Still Images can now be imported as a Flexres Image file. In short this allows for better crossfade support when using large still images.
• Flexres Uncompressed now has settings for Bit Depth selection on upload.
• Previously written custom effects will need to be converted to work in 4.9. Please reach out to Support if you need to convert custom effects.

Fixes in 4.9.0

• *5229*: [HippoLauncher] can't import a show from clean install.
• *6197*: [SHAPE] SHAPE/Engine Don't Always Reconnect on Disconnect.
• *6764*: [Media Manager] Watchfolders don't detect Image sequences without " _ " separating frame number.
• *7550*: [Mix Controls] Fix Sync Correction.
• *7552*: [Mix Controls] Fix Timecode Shift.
• *7589*: [Installer] Remove Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall reg on uninstall.
• *7660*: [HippoLauncher] HippoLauncher Auto-Launch Not Checking Engine State.

Known issues in 4.9.0

• *7722*: GDTF Exporter Sometimes Exports Empty Files - occasionally using the GDTF Export function in DMX2 component will export a file with 0kb file size. Re-exporting once or twice typically exports a valid file.
• *7740*: Relaying Layers from Xfade Mixes does not always work as intended.
• *7741*: Manual Xfade Takes do not always start the new clip from the In Frame.
• *6962*: CITP Not yet functional.
• *7560*: Key On Layer does not correctly use mismatched aspect ratio's between source and relay target.
• *6487*: Blur in Live Mask not yet functional.
• *7751*: The first time a show is created with 4.9 may take longer for the engine to start. Subsequent Engine starts will be faster than the first.
• *7464*: Output Manager Display Identify button does not function.
• *7631*: Zookeeper may disconnect/ shut down on first start. Restarting Zookeeper should not continue to close.
• *xxxx*: Some effects and Generators may not be implemented.

 

MX series to be released

 

The Hippotizer MX Series offers five new customizable, dependable, and future-proofed Media Server solutions that enhance workflow efficiency with the best in high-quality playback and purpose-built design.

Building off 20 years of robust and dependable hardware, the Hippotizer MX Series will provide 10-bit video playback for accurate color reproduction, supporting SMPTE 2110 and IPMX workflows, as well as easy system customization, and seamless delivery of large media and quality playback. Crafted for designers, touring professionals and integrators, the new solutions offer rear-chassis illumination, upgradeable and swappable media drives, customizable output configurations, and an OLED display.

LLB 2024

at LLB, drop a visit  for a chat, stand B11:50, will be able to show a powerful and at the same time easy to handle V4.8