how to share videos on different computers

laurence1to3

Member Location: South Wales Joined: Nov 28, 2012 04:52 Messages: 58 Offline

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Jun 27, 2013 07:55

Hi.I have raw camcorder file footage on my pc. I have imported the files to the PD 9 workspace and made a video.
I know that I can burn the video to DVD disc, except that my computer is not powerful enough for long videos, and I keep getting a message to say that the memory is low. My computer is 32 bit with 4 GB of RAM. I have Windows 7. I understand that I need to upgrade to 64 bit with at least 6 GB.
Failing that, would it be possible for me to share the video with another computer, a more powerful one which also has PD installed?
I know that I can share the raw footage files with this other computer, for instance by using Google Drive. I could then use its PD to make a video again. But that would be very time-consuming, and I have already made the video.
What I want, then, is to be able to share the video, not the raw footage, so that the video can be burned to DVD disc on this other computer.
According to my PD 9 manual, I can use the 'produce' function, not just to upload the video to Facebook or You Tube but also to make a video file if I want to share the video with friends. Would that give me what I want?
Anyway, I have gone into the PD 'produce' room and followed the instructions. The display tells me that the file is being made, and then that the process has been completed. But I can't find the file and I don't know what I'm looking for or where to look.
Can anyone help? I'd be grateful for any advice.

Cranston

Senior Contributor Location: USA Joined: Aug 17, 2007 02:26 Messages: 1667 Offline

Jun 27, 2013 10:00

Hi laurence1to3,

You can Pack your project to make it portable, by first creating a new Packed Project folder. Then go to. . . File > Export > Pack Project Materials at the top left of your screen,

In the menu that appears, browse for this new Packed Project Folder you’ve created, and click OK. Your project will now copy/load into this new Packed Project Folder

You can then move/transfer the new Packed Project Folder to another computer (that has PD installed).
Now open the folder and double click on the .pds file, and your project will now open in PD in the other computer.

This video tutorial demonstrating Packing a project may help (?).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2CYLYIynB0
(see 00:39 to 06:04)

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laurence1to3

Member Location: South Wales Joined: Nov 28, 2012 04:52 Messages: 58 Offline

Jun 28, 2013 03:14

Hi Cranston. Thanks very much for the info, and also for the link to the You Tube tutorial.
I've followed the instructions as far as creating a packed project folder with a video inside it for transfer to another computer with PD installed.
But now I'm stuck. How do I effect the transfer? Can I use the share option in Google Drive? Can I copy the video from the packed project folder to a disc or memory stick?
Sorry to impose, but I'd be grateful for any further help you can give. Thanks again for all you have done so far.
I live in Wales, by the way, which is part of the UK.
Cheers,
Laurence

Cranston

Senior Contributor Location: USA Joined: Aug 17, 2007 02:26 Messages: 1667 Offline

Jun 28, 2013 05:49

Quote: How do I effect the transfer? Can I copy the video from the packed project folder to a disc or memory stick?

Hi laurence1to3,

Yes simply copying or moving (the now portable) Packed Project Folder to a Thumb Drive/Memory Stick, is a fairly easy way to accomplish the transfer. Especially as USB Thumb Drives with large capacities, are so much cheaper these days than they once were.

I happen to use a STAPLES 18799 USB Peripheral Switch (linked here)...
http://www.staples.com/Staples-2x1-USB-Peripheral-Switch/product_837388
...that allows me to access a 2TB outboard Aux Storage Drive, from either my Laptop or Desktop. It’s a pretty efficient way to transfer files between 2 computers, without having to constantly keep plugging a USB Thumb Drive (or outboard drive), in and out of the 2 computers, to transfer files.
But there may be an even better file transferring option available, that other forum members may chime in with.

Quote: Sorry to impose, but I'd be grateful for any further help you can give.

No imposition at all Laurence. That’s what this forum is here for. And there are usually many helpful members here, that are willing to help when they can.

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laurence1to3

Member Location: South Wales Joined: Nov 28, 2012 04:52 Messages: 58 Offline

Jul 01, 2013 03:47

Hi Cranston. Thanks very much for the further information. I've tried it and it works, I'm glad to say. Thanks again,
laurence laurence1to3