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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

How to Back-Up An External Drive to the Cloud

Learn how to back-up an external drive to the cloud: View providers, learn tips, and avoid common mistakes with this guide.
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Data Formats & Codecs

How Big Will Video Files Get?

Video files have ballooned in size over the past decade with no signs of slowing. Read why as we examine how big video files will get.
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Storage & Infrastructure

What's the Difference Between File Storage, Object Storage, and Block Storage?

Learn the difference between file storage vs. object storage vs. block storage — with pros and cons of each storage type and specific use cases.
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File Transfer

What is Bonded Internet? Combine Internet Connections

What exactly is bonded internet – how does it boost internet speed, and how is it different from load balancing and failover?
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How To

How to Ship Hard Drives: A Guide for Video Pros

Learn how to ship hard drives, from packing methods to tips and considerations – along with how to avoid shipping hard drives altogether.
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How To

Working With Clients: A Guide for Freelance Video Editors

Read our guide for best practices freelance video editors should be aware of when working with clients.

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.