Hippotizer Version 4 brings the control and flexibility of a real-time media server and combines it with the 3D projection toolset of SHAPE.
At this year’s PLASA, Green Hippo showed the new features of the next Hippotizer V4 software release: Version 4.1 and showcased some of SHAPE’s amazing features. This includes live projection tracking of 3D objects using SHAPE, and an entire immersive environment to showcase the creative power of SHAPE and Hippotizer working together.
Projection mapping is becoming more demanding for its advocates, and the live event industry is awash with a multitude of exciting and challenging projects. However, we at Green Hippo believe that the biggest challenge is eliminating the divide between 3D content creators and the projection designers who deploy the 3D creations in the field. Allow us to introduce SHAPE.
SHAPE, from the makers of Hippotizer, unifies the 3D mapping workflow; from concept and pre-visualisation, to content creation and finally project realisation.
Built-in surface modelling, image analysis and support for all common UV mapping methods along with virtual projection makes SHAPE a game changing approach to mapping onto non-linear surfaces.
In realtime SHAPE can map incoming video (via HD-SDI or DVI input cards) to multiple projected outputs. This allows content creators to work with challenging projection projects live via plug-ins for their chosen 3D creation software.
Once content creation is complete, SHAPE offers powerful tools to deliver the project on-site.
SHAPE’s framework has been in development by Green Hippo for some time now. Whilst version 1.0 is without doubt a powerful tool in itself, our developers have planned ahead with this ground-breaking new software.
SHAPE will always work seamlessly with Green Hippo products but its structure is such that it will evolve over time into an invaluable standalone production tool for industry professionals involved in every stage of projecting 3D images. We anticipate its development will be instrumental in unifying the process for this exciting genre. Watch this (3D) space!
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