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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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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.
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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.