GREEN-HIPPO

nlitedesign Ltd deliver Lana Del Rey to the Coachella Stage with Green Hippo

UK – Phil White, founder of nlitedesign Ltd, has delivered stunning live video productions for artists for nearly 20 years. When he was approached to help elevate the video production for Lana Del Rey's headline slots at Coachella 2024, he knew he would require incredible processing power from his media servers.

nlitedesign Ltd an experienced Lighting, Video design and supply company, provide advanced solutions for live performances. Their expertise has made them a go-to for top artists and events worldwide, including being a trusted collaborator of Lana Del Rey's production team for over a decade.

For Coachella 2024, Phil chose to invest in the Green Hippo Tierra+ MK2 media servers, having been a devoted operator of Green Hippo products since buying his first Grasshopper from A.C. Entertainment Technologies in 2014. Over the years, Phil has upgraded nlitedesign's stock of Green Hippo to match the demands of this and other shows, and now has a well-stocked supply. Phil explained,

I chose the Tierra+ MK2 for its power and versatility for large scale visual content over multiple layers and outputs. The fact it still has the available processing for visual effects and Notch, made it ideal.

The main stage LED configuration was three 4K outputs, with the forth output being a holographic on-stage effect. These were controlled from a lighting control console via SACN, with two Karst+ Mk2 servers being used for projection effects from front of house.

Additionally, IMAG for the entire show was routed through the Tierra+ and layered song by song over content. This allowed for manipulation and effects, with live action and content interacting seamlessly in real time.

When preparing for Coachella, Phil again turned to AC-ET with a clear idea of what he needed. Despite the tight timescale, AC-ET was able to supply two Green Hippo Tierra+ MK2 Media Servers with Datapath 3G-SDI capture cards installed within a week of first contact. This allowed Phil to set up and program during rehearsals, ensuring everything was ready on-site at the Coachella festival in Indio, California.

Phil highlighted the importance of this support, stating,

AC-ET has always been my go-to supplier as they can always accommodate my requirements and sometimes-tight deadlines.

With AC-ET’s support, Phil successfully helped deliver Lana Del Rey's stunning performance on the Coachella main stage, earning acclaim for the seamless integration of music and stage production. Phil concluded,

They are a perfect addition to my rental stock. They allow me to supply to clients in need of the latest performance media server technology, especially the larger more expansive pixel canvases that are becoming typical in the industry nowadays. Add Notch to that and I have a machine that covers all the bases.

Stuart Burdett, Video Sales Manager at AC-ET, added,

It’s been a pleasure supplying and supporting Phil on his journey and watching the growth of nlitedesign. From a single HD output Grasshopper, to now, with their quad 4K output Tierra. Lana Del Rey at Coachella is a great example of how Green Hippo still leads the media server market as a true real-time playback and live FX powerhouse.

Following Coachella, nlitedesign’s Tierra+ MK2s accompanied the rest of Lana Del Rey's LDR24 Tour. Stopping at venues across the US and Europe, including Boston’s legendary Fenway Park, before finishing with the UK’s Reading and Leeds Festivals.

Lighting Designer: Darien Koop - Darko Visual Design
Set Design: Ric Lipson – Stufish Limited
Projection: Loren Barton
Media Server Supplier: nlitedesign Ltd
Media Server Programmer: Mark Wood
Photo credit: Phil White - nlitedesign Ltd