How to electronically deliver 17GB of images?

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

10/18/2011 11:46:50 AM · #1

edit for typo in title How to electronically deliver 17GB of images?

I have a client in Hong Kong that would like me to allow them to download the images for their people to process (THANK YOU!!!) and I would like suggestions as to how to transfer the files to them electronically.

My first idea was yousendit.com but they have a 2GB max. I could use that website and make multiple uploads, but I'm not sure that I want to sign up for a year for just this one project.

I have asked them if they have an ftp site that they use as with the magazines that I sell to. I'm waiting to hear back from them, but in the meantime, does anybody else have any ideas as to how I get these images to them electronically?

Message edited by author 2011-10-18 11:50:33.

Yo_Spiff

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

10/18/2011 11:56:19 AM · #2

How about Dropbox? I often use it for files that exceed the 100Mb limit of my free Yousendit account.

Message edited by author 2011-10-18 11:57:03.

Apple iPhone 5

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

10/18/2011 11:56:36 AM · #3

www.dropbox.com - $10 for a month for 50Gb.

By the time you've messed about looking at alternatives, the $10 will seem cheap :)

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/18/2011 12:00:32 PM · #4

$10 sounds cheap right away. I'll look into them.

Thanks

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

10/18/2011 01:09:26 PM · #5

Another option is YouSendIt. But, if it's a magazine they should be able to receive FTP -- I think you can do it with any Mac made in the past 5 years ...

IAmEliKatz

Nikon D5

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

10/18/2011 01:10:22 PM · #6

Dropbox is great. I Use it on all of my machines and mobile devices, if you don't want to spend much they have ways of acquiring more free space. Also box.net had some sort special for mobile users that they give you 50GB for free for life but I am having trouble finding it again.

Also If your looking to send someone 17GB worth of files then I recommenced using one of the following data storage and transfer sites.

www.rapidshare.com
www.megaupload.com
www.hotfile.com
www.wupload.com

There are tons more of them but I use these and am very pleased.

Message edited by author 2011-10-18 13:11:12.

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

10/18/2011 01:29:10 PM · #7

I would def. use the FTP route if possible. Much quicker for both parties involved.

Matt

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/18/2011 02:15:18 PM · #8

FedEx the CF card?

10/18/2011 02:31:36 PM · #9

Use your hosting provider - looks like you are using Godaddy, since you are already paying hosting fee, they have a 9.99per month plan and gives you 150GB - you can easily create a secure account for your client to access the files using the control panel.

Dropbox is an nice (and easier) option as well.

10/18/2011 02:38:05 PM · #10

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Another option is YouSendIt. But, if it's a magazine they should be able to receive FTP -- I think you can do it with any Mac made in the past 5 years ...

No, it's not a magazine, it's for a windsurf company that had a race here on Saturday. I was hoping that they had an ftp site like for what I upload to a couple of magazines that use my work.

I just opened an account with Dropbox and I'm uploading the files now. It says it has another 23 hours before the upload is complete, though. So far, it isn't uploading the RAW files yet and that concerns me. I hope that it will eventually get to them.

It was sort of confusing and complicated figuring out how to enable my clients to download these images once the uploading is complete. I think that I have it figured out now. Correct me if I am wrong, please:

I am placing these files in my Photos folder, not the Public folder.
Then I copy the URL for my Photo folder and send it to them.
They log in to the free account that they can create and go to that link to view and download the files.

Is this how it's done with Dropbox?

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

10/18/2011 02:39:04 PM · #11

Originally posted by vikas:

Aaarghhh! I didn't even think of that! Once I got the website up and running I completely forgot about GoDaddy.

bergiekat

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

10/18/2011 02:44:44 PM · #12

Box.net

I need to look into this also as I don't utilize the technology I own to the extent I could be!!

10/18/2011 02:48:07 PM · #13

Don't worry it will get to the raw files eventually. I have seen it update by file sizes before.

Once your files are uploaded, go to your dropbox account online and use the Sharing tab to share the folder.

Alternatively (will be faster) have them create another dropbox account (or you can share your dropbox account with them for the time being - cheaper), and have them install it on their computer - that way the files will simultaneously sync up to their computers as they get uploaded.

Originally posted by yakatme:

Originally posted by GeneralE:
Another option is YouSendIt. But, if it's a magazine they should be able to receive FTP -- I think you can do it with any Mac made in the past 5 years ...

No, it's not a magazine, it's for a windsurf company that had a race here on Saturday. I was hoping that they had an ftp site like for what I upload to a couple of magazines that use my work.

I just opened an account with Dropbox and I'm uploading the files now. It says it has another 23 hours before the upload is complete, though. So far, it isn't uploading the RAW files yet and that concerns me. I hope that it will eventually get to them.

It was sort of confusing and complicated figuring out how to enable my clients to download these images once the uploading is complete. I think that I have it figured out now. Correct me if I am wrong, please:

I am placing these files in my Photos folder, not the Public folder.
Then I copy the URL for my Photo folder and send it to them.
They log in to the free account that they can create and go to that link to view and download the files.

Is this how it's done with Dropbox?

Message edited by author 2011-10-18 14:49:21.

10/18/2011 02:52:36 PM · #14

The problem that I had with going the "Share" route was that it seems that they also need to have a Dropbox account. Do they?

I appreciate your help. Their help says that they will reply in 1-3 business days. I didn't know that before I signed up :(

Message edited by author 2011-10-18 14:53:19.

10/18/2011 02:58:51 PM · #15

They will definitely need an account, and since the file being shared is larger than 2GB (free account limit) my assumption is they will have to create a paid account.

Best thing to do will be share your account details (username/password) with them for this transfer. Once you are done transferring you can unlink their computer and change your password. Only thing to remember is that since you are sharing your account all your dropbox files will be getting synced to their computer,

Originally posted by yakatme:

10/18/2011 03:03:28 PM · #16

I've already instructed the people at their local franchise to tell the Hong Kong group to open a free account. Since it seems that I have already mislead them then I'll take your advice and give them my login info. The only images that I will have on Dropbox, for now, will be their images anyway.

Thanks

edit to add: Next order of business is to explore my options with GoDaddy. I might find that that is a better way to go. How about a head start on my research there if you have the time?

Message edited by author 2011-10-18 15:04:53.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/18/2011 03:10:37 PM · #17

No problem.

For godaddy.. start by looking at your control panel (cpanel).. you can create ftp accounts for your clients (assign unique username, password, folder) the same way your magazine creates ftp account for you to transfer the files.

Create an admin account for yourself that gives access to all your client folders for uploading the files.

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

10/18/2011 03:12:15 PM · #18

ftp is the best but two others....

- Assuming you have your own website - just upload a zipped file to some location in the public html folder and email them a link.
- If not and your using dropbox, put it in the public folder, hit then create link and email them the link - the point of the dropbox public folder is for others to get at the file from a link you send them... again a single zip file would be easier then lots of smaller files.

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

10/18/2011 03:29:13 PM · #19

You could create an FTP server on your PC and serve the files up directly.

amsterdamman

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

10/18/2011 03:40:54 PM · #20

Maybe too late to help but https://www.wetransfer.com/ is also 2GB max per transfer with no fee's or sign up that I remember.
I found Dropbox to be much slower than https://www.wetransfer.com/

sarampo

Nikon D7100

Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR

10/18/2011 03:57:59 PM · #21

Originally posted by doctornick:

FedEx the CF card?

Hehe, best answer yet :)
He DID make a square peg go into a round hole :P