Mac air and other Macs

I currently have a iMac and am considering purchasing a Mac Air for when I travel. My question is if I do that can I get TV Shows and Movies that I have downloaded in iTunes from my iMac to a Mac Air (I assume if I can go one way I can go the other).
Thanks in advance for the help.
Scott

My question is if I do that can I get TV Shows and Movies that I have downloaded in iTunes from my iMac to a Mac Air (I assume if I can go one way I can go the other).
Yes. You need to move the files manually(which won't work with rented movies) or transfer them through an iPod or similar Apple device.
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