An essential skill for all media professionals who want to expand their business and work with clients globally is the ability to send large files over the internet. Geography becomes irrelevant when one is able to send large data files and folders across the world via the web.
Sending large data files over the net is not a new phenomena by any means, but a brief summary of the most used methods can be useful.
1. File Transfer Protocol called FTP is a popular method for transferring data between computers via the Internet. By using a FTP software users simply provide a host name, user name, and password and get access to password protected folders online and with the click of a button one can upload or download files to the client. This method is the best for transferring files because the only limit to file size is the allowed gigs on the website's server.
2. Make links to large files if you have access to a server by uploading files which can be downloaded by right clicking. In order to provide a link to a file called mymovie.mov in a folder called videos on your site your link would be http//:www.yoursite.com/videos/mymovie.mov.
3. Peer to Peer software or P2P does not involve uploading and instead allows the delivery of files between two personal computers. Participants need to install the same P2P software. The software allows file downloading and no links are exchanged between users.
4. SaaS, or Software as a Service, is when a site offers users access to an application which allows the transfer of files between its members. Users can upload files of a certain size and a link is created to allow downloading of the files. For a subscription fee, these services also allow the uploading and downloading of very large and multiple files.
Geography will become more and more irrelevant for your media business as you become proficient with the above methods. By overcoming geography you will be able to work with clients anywhere on the globe as easily as with those in your neighborhood. - 16039
Sending large data files over the net is not a new phenomena by any means, but a brief summary of the most used methods can be useful.
1. File Transfer Protocol called FTP is a popular method for transferring data between computers via the Internet. By using a FTP software users simply provide a host name, user name, and password and get access to password protected folders online and with the click of a button one can upload or download files to the client. This method is the best for transferring files because the only limit to file size is the allowed gigs on the website's server.
2. Make links to large files if you have access to a server by uploading files which can be downloaded by right clicking. In order to provide a link to a file called mymovie.mov in a folder called videos on your site your link would be http//:www.yoursite.com/videos/mymovie.mov.
3. Peer to Peer software or P2P does not involve uploading and instead allows the delivery of files between two personal computers. Participants need to install the same P2P software. The software allows file downloading and no links are exchanged between users.
4. SaaS, or Software as a Service, is when a site offers users access to an application which allows the transfer of files between its members. Users can upload files of a certain size and a link is created to allow downloading of the files. For a subscription fee, these services also allow the uploading and downloading of very large and multiple files.
Geography will become more and more irrelevant for your media business as you become proficient with the above methods. By overcoming geography you will be able to work with clients anywhere on the globe as easily as with those in your neighborhood. - 16039
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