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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Security & Compliance

Data Theft: How Hackers Can Steal Your Files Remotely

Remote work resulted in a record-breaking increase of data theft. Find out what methods hackers use to remotely access systems and steal files. Read now!

Data Formats & Codecs

DCP: What is a Digital Cinema Package and How Does it Work?

A digital cinema package is the standard delivery format for film screenings at a digital cinema. Learn about what they are, how they're used, and more!

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Storage & Infrastructure

Why You Shouldn’t Download Large Files to an External Hard Drive

External drives are bottlenecks of slow transfer speeds. We provide a list of how to download directly to an external hard drive and why you shouldn't do it.

File Transfer

The Evolution of Video Editing: From the Moviola to Machine Learning

Video editing has a rich history. We compiled the highlights over the decades, from scissors and tape to NLEs and AI. Read more about the film editing history:

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Storage & Infrastructure

8 Reasons To Use Cloud Over On-Premises File Sharing

The advantages of cloud file transfers over on-premises file sharing – scalability, cost, and enhanced security and collaboration with remote teams.

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Data Formats & Codecs

GB vs GiB: What’s the Difference Between Gigabytes and Gibibytes?

GB is the metric style of measurement with 1 GB = 1,000³ bytes. GiB is the binary method; 1GiB = 1024³ bytes. Read their impact on how we transfer files!