| Send Large Files Online: A How To |
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| Computers - Computers |
| Written by SFXsource |
| Monday, 02 March 2009 09:10 |
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Having the ability to transfer large files over the internet is an essential tool for all video, audio, and graphic designers who wish to build their business and literally work with clients on a global scale. Being able to deliver gig sized files and folders across continents and oceans via the internet saves time and money and makes geography a non-issue.
Having the ability to transfer large files over the internet is an essential tool for all video, audio, and graphic designers who wish to build their business and literally work with clients on a global scale. Being able to deliver gig sized files and folders across continents and oceans via the internet saves time and money and makes geography a non-issue. Though the transfer of large files via the internet is not a new practice, a short list of the most efficient and popular means of doing so is helpful. 1. File Transfer Protocol, better know as FTP, is a widely used means to send files over the internet. With FTP software, users can access password protected folders on websites and download the contents of that folder or upload new data. Since there are no limits to gig sizes for downloading, aside from limits of the server itself, this method is one of the most used. 2. With access to an FTP server, one can also create URL links to files, such as large .wav files, that can be downloaded with the right click of a mouse. For example, you would create a URL such as http://www.websitename.com/projects/music.wav for a file named music.wav in a projects folder on your site. 3. A variety of Peer to Peer software called P2P allows the transfer of large media files stored on each participants computer without uploading to a third party site. Both participants need similar software installed which will allow the transfer of files. There are no links to click on and files are easily downloaded through the software. 4. Software as a Service, know as SaaS, is generally hosted on a particular server as an application available to member users. This type of software allows users to upload single files up to a certain size such as 100 MB and then provides a link for downloading. Service plans allow the uploading of larger files, multiple files, and folders for a monthly fee. 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. About the Author: In addition to publishing text on multimedia subjects, SFXsource manages a Sound Effects catalog and licenses royalty free music for multimedia projects. |