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 8 simple ways you can 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 sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie but the tech is available today. 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.

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. Read why and learn more about MASV's 10Gbps optimization.

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Workflow articles

Post-Production Workflow

Read on for 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.

Marketing File Sharing

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

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.

Geospatial Data Transfer

Learn how cloud-based managed file transfer can improve the speed and reliability of geospatial data transfer from the field to other stakeholders.

Footage Upload Automation

Connect MASV with Monday.com and Zapier to automate footage reminder emails and generate a large file uploader for on-set video crews. Learn how!

Digital Imaging Technician

A Digital imaging technician (DIT) is the virtual bridge between camera and post-production crews. Learn about the DIT workflow, how to become one, and more!