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.

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Workflow articles

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Post-Production Workflow

A step-by-step breakdown of the vital steps of any good post-production workflow, including tools that might help and workflow tips along the way.

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Marketing File Sharing

Discover how to build a marketing file sharing workflow that streamlines content creation, approvals, delivery, and secures brand data.

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Live Sports Automation

A play-by-play analysis of every step in a live sports workflow automation, from on-site capture to ingest, to post-production and global distribution.