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!

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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!