Green Hippo at PLASA 2011

Green Hippo reports that its stand at this year's PLASA Show was never empty. The company's main announcement was the official release of the Hippotizer v.3.1 software. This finally introduces new components including the UberPan, LiveMask, and DMX2 among others. It also sports a reworked GUI and many fine-tuned components. There is also a range of new input cards, the option of the Parrot EDID detective, and new breakout panels as optional accessories for the GrassHopper and HippoCritter.

Downstairs was the main demonstration area with five pods showing a variety of features. However, a highlight was Green Hippo's 3D projection mapping on an intricate 5' doll's house, which continuously attracted viewers. The content was created by the talented Potion Pictures and RS Visual Design. The 10 minute show ran on a constant loop. This set-up showed off Hippotizer's 3D projection mapping capabilities which are currently available through Green Hippo's special project department.

Within the upstairs meeting and bar area there was a chance to have a glimpse at JigSaw, Green Hippo's work in progress. Running on six Mac screens, JigSaw is a multi-screen software only version, working on a dongle-based license system, which Green Hippo are hoping to release in 2012.