Special note about Notch

Using Notch in Hippotizer requires specific considerations: please read this warning carefully.

Notch is a 3rd party tool allowing for ground breaking generative and real-time effects.

To accomplish this, Notch utilises the Hippotizer’s graphics card to calculate and render video in real time.

!Rendering Notch effects can be computationally intensive, and may lead to system instability including render failure at show time. Green Hippo strongly recommends thoroughly testing all Notch effects and cueing before use.

All effort has been taken to ensure system stability, though the flexible nature of Notch makes any guarantee impossible. For this reason Green Hippo strongly recommends the following:

• Notch effects running within Hippotizer have the ability to disrupt or stop video rendering. Carefully plan the use of Notch and avoid switching blocks rapidly.
• Fully test all Notch effects and blocks before use in a live environment.
• Carefully plan and test Notch usage regarding performance; a single Notch effect can dramatically slow even the fastest system.
• Do not load new blocks during show time as it will effect the output. Pre-load all blocks. If multiple blocks are to be used, use cached resources.
• In the event of a Notch Crash, Restart the entire machine before continuing use. Where the graphics drivers have crashed, a full system restart is the only way to continue regular operation.

More information about Notch in Hippotizer can be found here.

More information about the Notch application can be found here.

Hippotizer Notch Performance