Connect my PC to my Mac? (to transfer video clips) at DVinfo.net

Nathan Quattrini · December 25th, 2007, 01:11 PM

How can I go about networking my PC to my MAC so I can capture on the PC and move the files over to the mac? I have XP and Leopard.

Edward Carlson · December 25th, 2007, 01:45 PM

May I ask why you want to capture on one and edit on the other? The fastest way is probably to hook a firewire cable between the PC and Mac and use Target Disk Mode. Turn off the Mac and hold the T key while starting up. The Mac's hard drive will show up on the PC.

Tim OBrien · December 26th, 2007, 10:39 AM

A standard Ethernet home network.

You'll just need a couple of standard Ethernet cables and a cheap hub.

Mark Donnell · December 27th, 2007, 03:45 PM

Another option would be an external hard drive with USB 2 or firewire connections.

December 25th, 2007, 01:11 PM	#1
Nathan Quattrini Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warwick, Rhode Island Posts: 740	Connect my PC to my Mac? (to transfer video clips) How can I go about networking my PC to my MAC so I can capture on the PC and move the files over to the mac? I have XP and Leopard. __________________ Cinematography Site

December 25th, 2007, 01:45 PM	#2
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	May I ask why you want to capture on one and edit on the other? The fastest way is probably to hook a firewire cable between the PC and Mac and use Target Disk Mode. Turn off the Mac and hold the T key while starting up. The Mac's hard drive will show up on the PC.

December 26th, 2007, 10:39 AM	#3
Tim OBrien Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Palm Beach, Florida USA Posts: 99	A standard Ethernet home network. You'll just need a couple of standard Ethernet cables and a cheap hub.

December 27th, 2007, 03:45 PM	#4
Mark Donnell Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Silver City, NM Posts: 385	Another option would be an external hard drive with USB 2 or firewire connections.