itunes is the only method to copy files to an appletv.
I would like to be able to FTP Quicktime files directly to a Producers Apple TV so he can view the dailies in a different location, is this possible?
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no.
itunes is the only method to copy files to an appletv.
itunes is the only method to copy files to an appletv.
So that means that an Apple TV has to connected to a computer?
has to be connected to a local network where it can be paired with an itunes library running on a pc/mac.
Why not setup a MacMini at the site as well. Have it set with FTP access. You could then create an automator script (or use screen sharing) to add the files to iTunes.
You could add them to a MobileMe account. Movies in your MobileMe gallery will show up under Photos->MobileMe.
Sorry for the dumb questions...
Can I download a Quicktime from a USB drive directly to the Apple TV that it can play?
We are working with an old school producer who wants nothing to do with computers, its either Tape or Blu-Ray. HD tape is proving to be expensive and since Apple doesn't play well with Blu-Ray yet the workflow is too convoluted. We thought the Apple TV might be a nice solution.
I was under the impression that iTunes would run on the Apple TV and would not require a computer. I can understand not being able to ftp to it without a computer but having to connect it to a computer to load and/or view HD content is a bummer.
So did they create Apple TV to sell iTunes?
Can I download a Quicktime from a USB drive directly to the Apple TV that it can play?
We are working with an old school producer who wants nothing to do with computers, its either Tape or Blu-Ray. HD tape is proving to be expensive and since Apple doesn't play well with Blu-Ray yet the workflow is too convoluted. We thought the Apple TV might be a nice solution.
I was under the impression that iTunes would run on the Apple TV and would not require a computer. I can understand not being able to ftp to it without a computer but having to connect it to a computer to load and/or view HD content is a bummer.
So did they create Apple TV to sell iTunes?
I'm not sure what a MobileMe account is or how to use it?
But if I had one of those does the Apple TV have to be connected to a computer or could it simply be connected to a router that is connected to the internet to download the dailies directly?
But if I had one of those does the Apple TV have to be connected to a computer or could it simply be connected to a router that is connected to the internet to download the dailies directly?
No, you would need to import them into iTunes first, then you can sync them.
Does iTunes run on an an Apple TV?
I guess I'm kind of missing the point of the Apple TV if it requires a computer. I mean, my computer streams any number of HD formats to an HD monitor so why do I need an Apple TV?
If its on a network and has an IP address, wouldn't it make sense that you could download ATV formatted media files to that address and it would play them?
I guess I'm kind of missing the point of the Apple TV if it requires a computer. I mean, my computer streams any number of HD formats to an HD monitor so why do I need an Apple TV?
If its on a network and has an IP address, wouldn't it make sense that you could download ATV formatted media files to that address and it would play them?
Av8Editor wrote:
Does iTunes run on an an Apple TV?
I guess I'm kind of missing the point of the Apple TV if it requires a computer. I mean, my computer streams any number of HD formats to an HD monitor so why do I need an Apple TV?
If its on a network and has an IP address, wouldn't it make sense that you could download ATV formatted media files to that address and it would play them?
for what you want to do (ie put files on to an appletv), you would need to do this via itunes running on a PC/mac. there is no way to directly put a file on to the appletv.
File management for an ATV requires iTunes because it's part of the DRM scheme, and it also keeps it plugged in to the iTunes store, the same as for iPods.
Think of the apple tv as a giant ipod that is connected to your TV. It is actually more than an ipod, but for you want to do think of it as that.
Vespa 250ie wrote:
Think of the apple tv as a giant ipod that is connected to your TV. It is actually more than an ipod, but for you want to do think of it as that.
not sure why you are telling me what an appletv is. i know what an appletv is and don't need anyone to tell me.
are you sure? 😉 :P
Rudegar wrote:
are you sure? 😉 :P
fairly sure
FTP files to an Apple TV