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Apple Remote Desktop and FCP
Hi, I’m trying to link between my boss’ Mac OS X and mine to share FCP files. She is in Miami and I frequently have to fly there to edit. We are looking at Apple Remote Desktop 3 to solve the issue of being in different cities (and to cut down on the cost of flights), and I was wondering if the file uploading from one comp to another is really long or not. I wish the My Book World would cover Macs through the Mionet software, but it doesn’t. Is the Remote Desktop going to allow me to transfer movie files? I guess if this doesn’t work, I will just wait for FCP Server to make its debut. But it would be nice to have options in the meantime. I’ve also read about Timbuktu Pro. Help?!? Thanks.
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1 Reply
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Atari,
You should do some research on this subject ’cause your questions indicate a big misunderstanding of how remote file transfer works. First of all, “Apple Remote desktop” is more of an administrator’s tool for a network of computers rather than a transfer tool. “ARD” does not do what you’re thinking it does.
Frankly, transfering any kind of high resolution media files via the internet can be either an excruciatingly long process or a very expensive endeavor (if you can afford the bandwidth). Most long distance collaboration like you’re referring to is done by sending the media via FED X on a firewire drive, then just sending the project alone via FTP.
Final Cut server also is NOT what you’re looking for. It’s more of a search and catalog enabler.
Investigate FTP sites. Or, something .mac.
Good luck.
Mark
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