HD content between MacBook and iMac

I searched around the forums and I couldn't find anything that answered this exact question. Its a bit of a tough one im sure, so here goes.
Recently I purchased a new 13" MacBook Pro and used the automatic data transfer to set up the machine, so it has the the exact same programs as the iMac that I purchased a year ago or so. Now, I purchased a few HD TV shows on the macbook to test a way to transfer the shows between computers. I know how to do the iPod transfer method (moving content to iPod and then switching machines and checking for purchased content) But that method only worked for the standard def version of the show.
The Question: How do I get the HD version to move from macbook to imac and vice versa? Is there a method or will the standard just have to do? This is not urgent, Im just curious.

The HD version is not synced to your iPod as it cannot be played there.
You'll have to connect your two Macs together or use an external HD or flash drive to transfer the HD version.
See this: How to use FireWire target disk mode, http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661

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