How do I format an 8 gig Lexar USB drive so it is visible by both MAC and PC?

I edit a weekly 60 min TV show and need to save the show file to the USB.
The show file is over 4 gigs.
after placing the show file on the USB I take it to the TV station where they are trying to open the USB and transfer the show file into a playback syatem which is on a PC platform. The PC is not recognizing the USB drive.

>4 GB presents a problem because the default FAT format of the drive won't work with files that size.  You have to use Mac extended or Windows NTFS and then also buy third party software to enable the Mac to read NTFS or the PC to read Mac formatting.
NTFS drivers for Mac - e.g., Paragon or Tuxera
Tuxera NTFS 2012.3.2  - http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/33122/tuxera-ntfs
NTFS for Mac OS X 9.5.3 - http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/26288/ntfs-for-mac-os-x
Mac Drive for PCs - http://www.mediafour.com/products/macdrive

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