Hippotizer is continuously being developed and improved; please read these notes carefully to understand the changes and limitations with each version.
Software Assurance determines what version of Hippotizer will install and run on a system. Once installed, software will continue to function indefinitely. Please see the Software Assurance Policy section of this manual for more information.
Installation Notes:
- The recommended capture card driver version has been updated. If you have a capture card fitted, please select ‘Yes’ when asked during installation to update your drivers to the correct version.
- MA3 personalities are now included in the installation directory. After installing Hippotizer they can be found in: C:\Program Files\GreenHippo\HippotizerV4\documentation\3rdParty
4.9.1
Features added in 4.9.1
- Added ability to change mapped pin target in fixture personality in DMX component.
- PixelMapper component can now send DMX via MANet3 protocol.
- Created new “Remainingframes” pin with option for on-layer overlay, which shows time or frames remaining in a clip
- Added resolution and framerate readout to capture and NDI sources in source selection pane of Mixes page.
- Upgraded NDI compatibility to v6.2.
- Fluid Trampoline FX added.
Functionality Changes In 4.9.1
- As of 4.9.1 the Generator order has changed slightly, again. RGB is now in 001, while HSV moves to 002. 000 is now used as a “No Generator” slot.
- MixControls/AudioDevice pin in DMX profile is now AudioRouting
- In TimelinePlus component, default media thumbnail size for media picker has been increased.
- In Live Inputs pane of Mixes page, Deltacast Capture labeling has been improved.
- For Datapath capture cards, deinterlace is now enabled automatically when an interlaced signal is sent to the card.
- CITP functionality is restored.
Fixes in 4.9.1
- 6250 [SHAPE] MR Cameras not rendering correctly
- 6266 [SHAPE] update texture from remote crashes SHAPE app
- 6487: {Livemask] Blur in Live Mask not yet functional.
- 6875 [Engine] Performance boost re: previewing layers with no source content
- 7060 [Viewports] MPCDI black levels reading differently to 4.8.4
- 7391 [Generators] Fixed HSV Generator “Brightness” parameter.
- 7464 [Output Manager] Identify button doesn’t work
- 7560 [Key On Layer] Uses key source as the layer resolution rather than the actual layer source resolution
- 7600 [Livemask] “Show points” toggle does not work
- 7610 [VideoMapper] Enabling videomap with resolution parameter set to “layer” doesn’t clear last frame
- 7631 [MX] Zookeeper disconnects at first start
- 7684 [Mixes] Clip Not Loading After Changing Strata Folder (and starting new show?)
- 7722 [DMX2] GDTF Exporter Sometimes Exports Empty Files
- 7730 [Capture] Capture not working if connecting feed after input selection
- 7740 [Crossfade] fixed an issue where relaying xfade layers sometimes paused the relayed layer
- 7742 [API] Add media encoding settings to the REST API
- 7747 [Sync Bus] fixed an issue with layer sync input when the sync source’s sync source changed
- 7751 [Installer] Errors during install close the installer.
- 7775 [VideoMap] Videomap On Layer Alpha mode does not work
- 7776 [Engine] Performance Pin CPU% usage always 0%
- 7781 [Audio] ASIO devices are not detected in the Audio routing page
- 7782 [Pixelmapper] Creating a map with certain fixture types causes Engine crash
- 7789 [Media Manager] Remote Media Upload not respecting encoding selections
- 7797 [Livemask] Adding Livemask to multiple viewports causes flickers
- 7798 [Mixes] Geometry pin values change when navigating tabs in geometry group
- 7799 [VideoMapper] Several fixes to how Grid mode renders with generators or fx enabled.
- 7801 [OutputManager] Unpatched Viewport causes “Limited” system status, Hippo head stays orange
- 7808 [OutputManager] Snapping and Percentages round to the wrong values
- 7824 [Mixes] Media player on inframe sometimes black
- 7827 [Sync] Timecode offset by frames not working
- 7828 [Engine] High Performance Mode doesn’t stay toggled on after restart of engine
- 7831 [Effects] Blur effect loses alpha
- 7866 [DMX2] Constant MANet3 log errors
- 7873 [MediaManager] Uploading image sequences as images does not work
- 7874 + 7889 [VideoMapper] Videomaps on multiple viewports cause maps on viewport beyond the first not to fade out when source layer level set to 0.
- 7875 [OutputManager] Using non-English versions of Windows causes refresh rate to display incorrectly.
- 7878 [Relays] Relaying a Layer which has videomap on layer enabled keeps old frames
- 7880 [Engine] Fixed shutdown issues when using Deltacast timecode modules
- 7882 [DMX2] Going in and out of Configuration Mode in Output Manager crashes DMX component
- 7888 [Engine] Engine crashes on applying Output Manager config
- 7897 [DMX2] Excessive Videomapper logging when not changing maps
- 7902 [Engine] Remove delay start for HippotizerHardwareService
- 7912 [MediaPlayer] Sync bus not working in Crossfade mixes
- 7927 [Engine] LTC Timecode sync causes unwanted behaviors in playback
- 7936 [NDI] NDI does not discover new sources if “Auto Sources” is turned off
- 7990 Timecode Offset pins now have a name when added to a pinboard
- 7936 [NDI] NDI Sources do not re-acquire after a reboot of engine
Known issues in 4.9.1
- 8038: Multiple instances of Blur can have parameter changes effect one another
- 8039: Effect Parameters do not clear their label correctly when that parameter is not used
- 8053: HippoSnapper is not working
- 8046: Shape Viewports do not have correct relay namings
- 7790: Very old Notch Blocks will not load on systems which have only installed 4.9 and not previous versions of software
- 7928: Audio Only clips do not visually progress the playhead
- 7783: Viewport Test Cards are not always rendering
- 8058: Timeline Keyframe value behaviour lists the wrong data type
- 7852: Fade up first option in Xfade is not always working as intended
- 7877: Clips with Audio may not play audio if loaded on inframe.
- 7910: HippoLauncher shows wrongly selected show
- xxxx: Some effects and Generators may not be implemented.
- Previous Known Issues listed in 4.8.5 are still present unless otherwise noted in the “Fixes in” section.
4.9.0
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
- 32×32 Matrix Audio Routing
- MANet3 Networking Support
- GDTF Export for DMX Personality
- Added support for Deltacast Capture Cards
- Additional alignment options in Pixelmapper (Line, Grid)
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 behavior 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.
- Video Capture tab in Configuration Page currently disabled. Deltacast capture cards will automatically turn on hardware de-interlacing.
Fixes in 4.9.0
- 5229: [HippoLauncher] Can’t import a show on 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 old Hippotizer entries in Windows Programs list on uninstall
- 7660: [HippoLauncher] HippoLauncher Auto-Launch Not Checking Engine State/Failing to Start with Engine Running Auto-Start Show
Known issues in 4.9.0
- 7747: Media sync input to sync target layer breaks when sync source switches from timecode to internal sync source
- 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.
- Previous Known Issues listed in 4.8.5 are still present unless otherwise noted in the “Fixes in” section.
4.8.5
Features added in 4.8.5
- CSV Export of Media Upload Queue
- Upgraded NDI receive to work with NDI 5.5
Functionality Changes In 4.8.5
Fixes in 4.8.5
- 6232: Date sorting in Media Manager correctly respects year first now
- 6336: Videomapper from other systems now shows the correct map inside a host selector window
- 6478: FindHost commands in MacroManager now work after the initial call
- 6630: HippoLauncher no longer crashes when opened while Engine or Zookeeper is already running
- 6778: Upgraded HTTP get and post commands in Macro Manager
- 6786: FXI sequences now work correctly with WatchFolders
- 6783: Remote Update now shows current host name
- 6784: Remote Update no longer starts the engine
Known issues in 4.8.5
- 5884: Importing DMX component from previous versions will not import factory personalities from previous versions that don’t currently exist on the system
- 6702: Stopping CITP on a remote system will cause an engine crash on that system
- 6713: Some clips are not encoding with audio correctly
- Previous Known Issues listed in 4.8.4 are still present unless otherwise noted in the “Fixes in”
4.8.4
Features added in 4.8.4
Functionality Changes In 4.8.4
Fan Profiles will now accommodate for certain Datapath capture cards. Fans will now ramp up if capture card temps are detected at a not stable level. Once cooled fans will revert to the safe profile.
HippoLauncher on Nevis now no longer has EDID emulation. To setup EDID emulation on Nevis please set up using the steps found here.
Fixes in 4.8.4
- 3807: Pixelmapper no longer adjusts two characters when using Del/Backspace/Arrow keys.
- 5855: Moving Presets no longer breaks Bank Slot readout in TimelinePlus.
- 5897: Fixed some Rest API errors when using Preset and Timeline Modules.
- 5920: Improved behavior of TimelinePlus starting with the engine.
- 5858: Pixelmapper UI should now work as intended in Windows 11.
- 6021: Auto Sync to MediaManagers now correctly works with Watchfolders
- 6061: Fixed an issue where Zookeeper and HippoLauncher could disappear when opened.
- 6064: Fixed an issue where Timeline+ could crash when deleting MediaPlayer keyframes
- 5858: Fixed an issue causing Pixelmapper UI being very slow on Windows 11 systems
Known issues in 4.8.4
- 6585: Components Live Log is not currently updating live.
- 6209: Importing legacy Timeline components into Timeline+ has the incorrect speed values stored in keyframes.
- Previous Known issues listed in 4.8.3 are still present unless otherwise noted in the “Fixes in”
Current DMX Personalities
| Recommended Hippo Personality | Also will work | Tested MA3 personality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layer | 4.9 Layer | 4.6-4.8 Layer | Included* 4.9 Layer |
| Layer Presets | 4.9 Layer Presets | 4.6-4.8 Layer Presets | Included* 4.9 Layer Presets |
| Layer Performance | 4.9 Layer Lite | 4.7/4.8 Layer Lite | Included* 4.9 Layer Lite |
| Mix | 4.9 Mix | 4.6-4.8 Mix | Included* 4.9 Mix |
| Mix Presets | 4.9 Mix Presets | 4.6-4.8 Mix Presets | Included* 4.9 Mix Presets |
| Notch Mix | 4.9 Notch Mix | Included* 4.9 Notch Mix | |
| TouchEngine Mix | 4.9 TouchEngine Mix | Included* 4.9 TouchEngine Mix | |
| SHAPE | 4.9 Shape | Included* 4.9 Shape | |
| Viewport | 4.9 Viewport | 4.6-4.8 Viewport | Included* 4.9 Viewport |
| SHAPE Viewport | 4.9 Shape Viewport | Included* 4.9 Shape Viewport | |
| TimelinePlus | TimelinePlus | 4.7/4.8 TimelinePlus | Included* 4.9 TimelinePlus |
*Included in the Hippotizer installer and software download site.
Installation Notes
- The minimum supported Datapath capture driver has changed. At least version 7.20.1 must be installed.
- Datapath and Deltacast drivers are now installed as part of the installer. Select yes when prompted to install them.
- 4.3 is the minimum version of software supported by V4+ hardware .
- 4.6.4 is the minimum version of software supported by V4+ MK2 hardware .
- 4.8.5 is the minimum version of software supported by MX hardware.
- From version 4.2 onward, Hippotizer data is stored in new locations to comply with Microsoft Windows security guidelines.
- The binaries (executable files) are stored in: C:\Program Files\GreenHippo\HippotizerV4
- The settings are stored in: C:\Users\\AppData\Local\GreenHippo\4_9
- The Media folder by default on Portamus, Play, and Prep is: C:\ProgramData\GreenHippo\MediaV4
- The Media folder by default on all other V4 and MX systems is D:\MediaV4
SHAPE Project file compatibility
- Project files created in SHAPE 4.3 and later are compatible with SHAPE 4.7.0
- Project files created in SHAPE 4.3 are compatible with SHAPE 4.3.1.
- Project files created in SHAPE 4.2 or 4.2.1 are compatible with SHAPE 4.3.1
- Project files created or edited in SHAPE 4.3.1 will not load in older versions of SHAPE.
Current Codec Support
Resolution restrictions by Codec:
| Codec | Width | Height | Max Height | Max Width | Min Height | Min Width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexRes Performance | Divisible by 4 | Divisible by 4 | 16,384 | 16,384 | 64 | 64 |
| FlexRes Quality (All Colour spaces) | Divisible by 4 | Divisible by 4 | 16,384 | 16,384 | 64 | 64 |
| FlexRes Lossless 4:2:0 | Divisible by 4 | Divisible by 4 | 16,384 | 16,384 | 64 | 64 |
| FlexRes Lossless 4:2:2 | Divisible by 4 | Any | 16,384 | 16,384 | 64 | 64 |
| FlexRes Lossless 4:4:4 | Divisible by 4 | Any | 16,384 | 16,384 | 64 | 64 |
| NotchLC | Divisible by 4 | Divisible by 4 | 16,384 | 16,384 | 64 | 64 |
Content that does not fit within these restrictions can still be encoded through resizing.
Version 4.2.1 Removes Support for MPEG-2 Playback; please re-encode all content to FlexRes.
Video File Types
The following codecs and wrappers have been tested for their compatibility with Hippotizer’s built in transcoding system.
On encode, the content is converted to the FlexRes codec chosen. Encoding interlaced content is not supported.
| Codec | Extension | Status |
| Mpeg2 | .mpg | Does Not Work |
| Mpeg2 | .m2v | Works |
| Mpeg4 | .mp4 | Works |
| Mpeg4 | .m4v | Does Not Work |
| ProRes422 | .mov | Works |
| ProRes420 | .mov | Works |
| ProRes444 | .mov | Works |
| ProRes4444 | .mov | Works |
| FlexRes | .fxr | Works |
| AVI | .avi | Works |
| Animation RGB | .mov | Works |
| Animation RGB + Alpha | .mov | Works |
| h.264 | varies | Works |
| HAP | .mov | Works |
| DXV | .mov | Works |
| HEVC (H.265) | .mp4 | Works |
| NotchLC | .mov | Native Support |
| DNxHR HQ | .mov | Works |
Image File Types
| Codec | Extension | Status |
| Tiff | .tiff | Works |
| PNG | .png | Works |
| Jpeg | .jpg | Works |
| Targa | .tga | Works |
| DPX | .dpx | Works |
Image Sequences
| Codec | Extension | Status |
| Tiff | .tiff | Works |
| PNG | .png | Works |
| Jpeg | .jpg | Works |
| Targa | .tga | Works |
Audio Encoding
| Codec | Channels | bit depth | Status |
| Wav | 1 | 16b | Works |
| Wav | 2 | 16b | Works |
| Wav | 4 | 16b | Works |
| Wav | 6 | 16b | Works |
| Wav | 8 | 16b | Works |
| Wav | 2 | 24b | Works |
| Wav | 2 | 32b | Works |
| .mp3 | Any | Any | Does Not Work |
| .aif | Any | Any | Does Not Work |
| .mpa | Any | Any | Does Not Work |
| .wma | Any | Any | Does Not Work |
Capture drivers are now included with the installer.
When installing Hippotizer software you will be asked if capture card(s) are fitted. If yes, the installer will automatically deploy the correct drivers.
If a copy of the driver installer is needed, it will be placed on the Hippotizer at this location:
C:\Program Files\GreenHippo\HippotizerV4\ThirdParty\Datapath_Vision_V7.27.0
C:\Program Files\DELTACAST\VideoMaster
Current Datapath Drivers
- For all supported Datapath capture cards, we recommend Datapath Driver version V7.27.0
- On windows 8 systems the 7.27.0 Datapath drivers will not install. Because of this users with windows 8 systems should not use dual HDMI capture cards as this may lead to overheating and failure of the capture card. If using a Windows 8 system please use driver version 7.20.1
Current Deltacast Drivers
- For all supported Deltacast Capture cards, we recommend Deltacast Video Master Driver version 6.29.0 and dCARE version 1.16.0.
Current Display Drivers
Hippotizer Media servers use one of several type of graphics card, which are tested with current and former display drivers.
V4 Drivers are available for download here: Download Site
MX Systems
| MX System | Driver |
|---|---|
| Teka | Adrenalin 25.3.1 |
| Teka+GPU | Quadro RTX 572.60 |
| Tagus | Radeon PRO 24.Q4 |
| Kasai | Quadro RTX 572.60 |
| Meuse | Quadro RTX 572.60 |
| Hyco | Quadro RTX 572.60 |
V4+MK2 Systems
| V4+ MK2 System | Driver |
|---|---|
| Amba V4+ MK2 | Radeon 17.11.4 |
| Karst V4+ MK2 | Quadro RTX 471.11 |
| Mayon V4+ MK2 | Radeon Pro 21.Q1.2 |
| Boreal+ MK2 | Quadro RTX 471.11 |
| Tierra+ MK2 | Quadro RTX 471.11 |
V4+ Systems
| V4+ System | Driver | Secondary Driver |
|---|---|---|
| V4 Tierra+ | Nvidia Quadro 431.94 | |
| V4 Taiga+ SDI Genlock | Radeon Pro 17 Q4.1 | Nvidia Quadro 390.65 |
| V4 Taiga+ | Radeon Pro 19.Q4.1 * | Nvidia Quadro 390.65 |
| V4 Montane+ | Nvidia 419.67 | |
| V4 Montane+ RTX | Nvidia 419.67 | |
| V4 Boreal+ SDI Genlock | Radeon Pro 17 Q4.1 (WX9100*) | Radeon Pro 19.Q4.1 (WX8200*) |
| V4 Boreal+ | Radeon Pro 19.Q4.1 (WX9100**) | Radeon Pro 19.Q4.1 (WX8200*) |
| V4 Karst+ SDI | Radeon Pro 17 Q4.1 | |
| V4 Karst+ DP | Radeon Pro 19.Q4.1 | |
| V4 Karst+ DVI | Radeon 17.7.2 | |
| V4 Karst+ DVI (S/N: 430143, Karst_Plus_100052 or later) | Radeon 19.6.2 | |
| V4 Amba+ | Radeon 17.10.1 | |
| V4 Amba+ (S/N: 420090, Amba_Plus_100027 or later) | Radeon 19.6.2 | |
| V4 Nevis+ | Radeon Adrenaline 19.40.01.18 |
- * The GPU model installed in the server.
- ** Please contact support for GPU firmware update procedures as these models have hardware specific requirements.
Martin P3-PC compatibility
Hippotizer can send video directly to the Martin P3-PC application running on the same machine, this requires a P3 Dongle.
The version of P3-PC and Hippotizer is important to ensure correct operation:
| Hippotizer Version | P3-PC Version |
| 4.1 | 4.2 |
| 4.2 – 4.2.2 | 4.2.2 |
| 4.3 | 4.3.1 |
| 4.3.1 – 4.5.3 | 4.3.1 |
Current CITP Support
CITP (Capture Interface Transport Protocol) is an open network protocol to allow visualisation software and lighting desks to exchange thumbnails and streaming previews from media servers. Green Hippo # works to ensure CITP is working correctly with as many 3rd party applications as possible. Here is a list of currently tested systems against this version.
| Desk or Software | Version Tested | Thumbnail Exchange | Streaming Previews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand MA2 | 3.3.4.3 | Works | Works |
| MA-3D | 3.3.4.3 | N/A | Works |
| MSD | 3.2.2.3 | N/A | Works – Inverted about Y Axis |
| Martin M-PC | 3.50.645.641 | Works | N/A |
| Capture Argo | 21.1.30 | N/A | Works |
| Hog 4 | 3.2.5 (Beta) | Works | N/A |
| Avolites | Titan (9/10) | Works | N/A |
| WYSIWYG | R38 | N/A | Does not Work |
| Chamsys | 1.7.8.1 | N/A | Works |
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