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Green Hippo’s Hippotizer media servers powered Lana Del Rey\u2019s multi-sensory stadium tour across the UK and Ireland, showcasing cutting-edge visual technology and immersive stage design.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Green Hippo’s Hippotizer media servers played a central role in powering the visual production for Lana Del Rey\u2019s five-date summer stadium tour across the UK and Ireland. The tour\u2019s multimedia setup featured LED walls and IMAG (Image Magnification) screens constructed with ROE Visual\u2019s BQ6.2 LED panels, delivering immersive live visuals. Complementing these were holographic-style video projections and a series of 4K laser projections, all meticulously controlled via Hippotizer servers to enhance the artist\u2019s atmospheric performance.<\/p>\n
The production\u2019s technical backbone consisted of two Hippotizer Tierra+ MK2 and two Boreal+ MK2 media servers configured for both primary and backup roles. Phil White of nlitedesign LTD, responsible for the lighting and video design, specified this setup to meet the demanding requirements of large-scale stadium venues including Cardiff\u2019s Principality Stadium, Anfield in Liverpool, and London\u2019s Wembley Stadium, where two shows sold out. The Hiroshima servers managed multiple 4K outputs, integrating live camera feeds for the IMAG screens and driving various LED and projection surfaces\u2014including a unique 4K TV installation placed in the upstairs window of a stage set designed as a \u201cliving Southern Gothic tableau.\u201d<\/p>\n
The concert\u2019s visual narrative was shaped in collaboration with James Lockey, a large-scale concert multimedia designer, and Stufish Studio\u2019s entertainment architects. Ric Lipson, a registered architect with Stufish, described the concept as a haunting, cinematic scene anchored by a weather-worn Louisiana \u2018shotgun\u2019 house, blending theatrical craft with advanced visual innovation to power an evocative, dreamlike experience. This immersive environment was supported by the Hippotizer servers\u2019 capacity to deliver seamless and sophisticated video playback, real-time effects, and precise output mapping.<\/p>\n
Notably, the Hippotizer Tierra+ MK2 handled the heavy processing load required for four full 4K outputs alongside live HD camera feeds, while the Boreal+ MK2 servers were dedicated to driving the onstage holographic projections, LED screens, and other bespoke video elements. Integration with the grandMA3 lighting console allowed synchronized control with DMX protocols, enhanced by advanced features like SyncManager for timecode-based coordination and LiveMask for flexible camera feed manipulation.<\/p>\n
Phil White emphasised the reliability and performance of the Hippotizer systems, stating that the Boreal+ MK2 servers are his preferred choice for consistent live show output, while the Tierra+ MK2 delivers the processing power needed for complex effects and integration with third-party tools like Notch. The synergy between these technologies was crucial to realising the artistic vision and technical demands of Lana Del Rey\u2019s tour visuals.<\/p>\n
This tour builds upon Green Hippo\u2019s proven track record in large-scale concert environments, such as their contributions to Blink-182\u2019s arena tour, which showcased the versatility of the Hippotizer Tierra+ MK2 in managing multiple 4K outputs and supporting elaborate LED stage designs. Industry data from Green Hippo highlights the Hippotizer\u2019s extensive use in concert touring, where features like real-time control, video mapping, and seamless media management are essential for high-profile performances.<\/p>\n
Overall, the combination of Hippotizer media servers and ROE Visual LED technology, complemented by immersive projection elements and innovative stage design, helped bring Lana Del Rey\u2019s evocative artistic themes to life across major stadiums, delivering a visually compelling and technically sophisticated live experience.<\/p>\n