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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

Storage Connection Security: Best Practices,” with a hand touching a digital lock icon surrounded by network symbols.Storage Connection Security: Best Practices,” with a hand touching a digital lock icon surrounded by network symbols.Storage Connection Security: Best Practices,” with a hand touching a digital lock icon surrounded by network symbols.
Security & Compliance

Best Practices For Securing Your Storage Connection

Connected storage devices such as a NAS are considered especially juicy targets by cybercriminals. Here's how to secure your storage connection.
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AI & Innovation

Multimodal AI and How Video Understanding Will Revolutionize Media

A conversation with Twelve Labs on how "video understanding" will transform M&E with multimodal AI to analyze and interpret video like a human.
MASV title slide with the text “How to create File Upload Forms on any website” beside a teal-toned photo of a person holding a tablet.MASV title slide with the text “How to create File Upload Forms on any website” beside a teal-toned photo of a person holding a tablet.MASV title slide with the text “How to create File Upload Forms on any website” beside a teal-toned photo of a person holding a tablet.
File Transfer

How to Create File Upload Forms For Any Website

Need to collect content for events, festivals, and online orders? Here are three easy methods to create file upload forms for any website.
MASV logo and the text “What is Secure File Transfer Protocol” beside a photo of hands using a laptop keyboard and trackpad.MASV logo and the text “What is Secure File Transfer Protocol” beside a photo of hands using a laptop keyboard and trackpad.MASV logo and the text “What is Secure File Transfer Protocol” beside a photo of hands using a laptop keyboard and trackpad.
File Transfer

What is SFTP?

An examination of the Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), how it works, and its advantages and disadvantages when securely sending large files.
Graphic reading “The Top Secure File Transfer Services in 2026” with a shield and padlock icon.Graphic reading “The Top Secure File Transfer Services in 2026” with a shield and padlock icon.Graphic reading “The Top Secure File Transfer Services in 2026” with a shield and padlock icon.
Security & Compliance

The 15 Best Secure File Transfer Services in 2026

In 2026, remote companies must prioritize security when sharing data. That's why we compiled this list of the top secure file transfer services.
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File Transfer

MFT vs. FTP: What's the Difference, and Which is Right for You?

Still using an FTP server? Here is breakdown of MFT vs FTP and why a managed file transfer solution is a more secure and reliable alternative.

Workflow articles

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Virtual Production

A deep dive into virtual production workflows, including tips, definitions, and best practices.
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Video Editorial Automation

Learn how MASV and OWC help with automating video editorial with this simplified video workflow that doesn’t required a dedicated IT team.
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VFX Pipeline

Plan your customized VFX roadmap with help from our ultimate guide to VFX workflows, from pre-production to post.
Graphic reading “UGC Collection Workflow” with icons showing steps from form submission through MASV, filtering, and distribution.Graphic reading “UGC Collection Workflow” with icons showing steps from form submission through MASV, filtering, and distribution.Graphic reading “UGC Collection Workflow” with icons showing steps from form submission through MASV, filtering, and distribution.

User Generated Content

The four stages of a professional user-generated content workflow, and how to solve its biggest challenge – the UGC submission process. Read now!
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Send Files Securely

Best practices on how to send files securely, what tools you can use, and the risks of not having a secure file sharing platform in place.
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Upload Files Securely

A detailed look at how to upload files securely, including the risks of insecure file uploads and a rundown of secure file upload best practices.