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Jim Donnelly

Jim Donnelly

Head of Editorial

Jim Donnelly is MASV's Head of Editorial. He writes extensively about new technology, data-driven workflows, and how file transfer can be a force multiplier for post-production, broadcast, AI ingest, and other data-hungry industries. He's got 20-plus years of professional experience creating, editing and managing journalism, content, and communications projects.

Blog Posts

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How To

8 Ways to Seriously Improve Internet Speed at Home

Slow internet happens for many reasons – here are eight simple ways to improve internet speed at home. Let's get started.
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AI & Innovation

7 AI tools for Filmmaking You Need to Know About

From text-based video editing to foreign language dubbing using a voice replicator, here are 7 AI tools for filmmaking you need to know about.
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File Transfer

10Gbps Internet: What is It (And How Do I Get It)?

10Gbps internet can deliver 10X the throughput of standard internet speeds. Read on to learn more about 10-gigabit internet.
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Data Formats & Codecs

How Much Is a Terabyte?

How much is a terabyte? This post drills into the nuts and bolts and explores the true weight of a terabyte (and how to move files of this size).
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Gear & Tool Reviews

The Top 5 Best External Hard Drives For Video Editing

An external hard drive is a must for those working with terabytes of media. Read our guide on the best external hard drives for video pros.
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File Transfer

Why Are Most Cloud File Transfer Services So Slow?

It’s likely that your cloud file transfer service is intentionally slowing you down. Learn why – along with what you can do about it.

Workflow articles

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Storage & Backup

Learn about the different storage options available for filmmakers and video professionals in this guide to backup and video storage workflows.
Title slide reading “Sports Analytic Workflows: The 7 Steps from Footage to Winning Decisions” beside a soccer match on a stadium field.Title slide reading “Sports Analytic Workflows: The 7 Steps from Footage to Winning Decisions” beside a soccer match on a stadium field.Title slide reading “Sports Analytic Workflows: The 7 Steps from Footage to Winning Decisions” beside a soccer match on a stadium field.

Sport Analytics

Discover the seven steps of a sport analytics workflow, from capturing footage, to delivering actionable insights, to fast and secure data transfer. Read now!

Field-to-Newsroom

Master field to newsroom video transfer with a secure, accelerated cloud-native workflow for breaking news.
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Color Grading Suite at Home

How to set up a productive color grading suite at home, from the right equipment to space requirements and budget considerations.
Graphic reading “How to Migrate Your Live Broadcast Workflow to the Cloud” with a hand operating a broadcast control panel.Graphic reading “How to Migrate Your Live Broadcast Workflow to the Cloud” with a hand operating a broadcast control panel.Graphic reading “How to Migrate Your Live Broadcast Workflow to the Cloud” with a hand operating a broadcast control panel.

Live Broadcast Migration

An analysis of why live broadcasters should consider moving their workflows to the cloud, and what to consider when planning a migration.
“AI Tools For Media Production Workflows: From Creation to Delivery.” On the right, a person is using a laptop while holding a transparent digital panel showing AI/workflow app icons and lines of text, suggesting automated media production tools.“AI Tools For Media Production Workflows: From Creation to Delivery.” On the right, a person is using a laptop while holding a transparent digital panel showing AI/workflow app icons and lines of text, suggesting automated media production tools.“AI Tools For Media Production Workflows: From Creation to Delivery.” On the right, a person is using a laptop while holding a transparent digital panel showing AI/workflow app icons and lines of text, suggesting automated media production tools.

AI Tools For Media Production

Streamline your production process with automation and AI tools for media production workflows using Notion, Descript, Canva, and MASV.