How and where can I upload a 60MB file

WSHBB · 21-10-2003, 18:02

I want to put a 60MB video file on the internet for other to see. How, where and with what can I do this?

Steve H · 21-10-2003, 18:07

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Originally Posted by WSHBB

I want to put a 60MB video file on the internet for other to see. How, where and with what can I do this?

Well Simply by upload it to the internet

Problem being, NTL only give you 55mb of space

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WSHBB · 21-10-2003, 18:09

I have never done this type of thing before. How do I upload it to my area on ntl? I may be able to knock off a few MB by compression.

Jon M · 21-10-2003, 18:10

how? - by putting it on a server with sufficient space and bandwidth to host it

where? - on your own server or someone who is nice enough to host it for you and give you ftp access

with what? - an ftp client like: http://www.smartftp.com

as i'm in a nice mood i'll let you upload it to my hosting server... depending on how many people want to download it and for how long it needs to be there.

downquark1 · 21-10-2003, 18:13

Silly question but have you tried to compress it?

Steve H · 21-10-2003, 18:13

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Originally Posted by WSHBB

I have never done this type of thing before. How do I upload it to my area on ntl? I may be able to knock off a few MB by compression.

Yeah, Try Zipping it up with Winzip, or RAR.. Might take a bit of it off.

To access your NTL Space.. Its..

ftp://username:Password@upload.ntlworld.com/

Just drag and drop the files like a normal folder...

Jon M · 21-10-2003, 18:16

if you want to compress it i recommend this : http://www.7-zip.com

to upload to your own ntl webspace.. just put these details into smartftp:

server: "upload.ntlworld.com"
username: (your ntl account name)
password: (your account password)

philip.j.fry · 21-10-2003, 19:02

If the video is already compressed with a video codec it's unlikely that rar or zip compression will take off much more than a few k. Re-encoding would be the best way.

trebor · 21-10-2003, 20:02

why not just stream it from your pc or have it as a download on your pc. that way all you need is a link on a website back to the file on your pc.
I wouldn't say your ip address will change often enough to be a real problem.

downquark1 · 21-10-2003, 20:03

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Originally Posted by philip.j.fry

If the video is already compressed with a video codec it's unlikely that rar or zip compression will take off much more than a few k. Re-encoding would be the best way.

you are quite right, but we only need 5 mb less. Compressing may just do it.

People tend to compress mac files twice with 2 programs! It's quite irratating

WSHBB · 21-10-2003, 21:13

I've got the file down to 55MB by altering the length.

Smart FTP keeps saying server timeout after a few MB and stopping uploading. Whats up?

Jon M · 21-10-2003, 21:26

the ntl servers are notoriously unreliable and over-loaded.. i'd keep trying.. you're more likely to succeed in off peak times

don't forget my offer if this method fails

trebor · 21-10-2003, 22:37

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Originally Posted by WSHBB

I've got the file down to 55MB by altering the length.

Smart FTP keeps saying server timeout after a few MB and stopping uploading. Whats up?

try a copy and paste using internet explorer and steves address format in reply
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21-10-2003, 22:43

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Originally Posted by WSHBB

I've got the file down to 55MB by altering the length.

Smart FTP keeps saying server timeout after a few MB and stopping uploading. Whats up?

smart ftp is detecting you don't have enough space to upload to - check your webspace is clear before you try the upload - and get the file a bit smaller, say 50 MB?

altis · 21-10-2003, 22:50

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Originally Posted by WSHBB

Smart FTP keeps saying server timeout after a few MB and stopping uploading. Whats up?

Are you using a set top box? The 2000 and 4000 series boxes are notoriously fickle with large uploads.