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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Data Formats & Codecs

What Are DPX Files (And Why Are They so Heavy)?

DPX files are for storing images from a film into a digital format without losing quality. Learn why they're so heavy and how to transfer them.

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AI & Innovation

What is Video Upscaling and How is it Getting Smarter?

Video upscaling is a way of enlarging lower-resolution video content to fit on higher-definition screens. Learn more in our guide to video upscaling.

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Data Formats & Codecs

4K Video File Sizes of Popular Cameras (2022)

A collection of 4K video file sizes for a minute of recording with cinematic cameras, DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and smartphones.

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File Transfer

Why File Zipping is a Problem For Large File Transfers

Sending zipped files is a common way to deliver files over the internet, but there are many disadvantages to zipping.

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File Transfer

What is Transmission Control Protocol?

The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is essentially the backbone of the modern-day internet. Learn the ins and outs of this protocol.

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File Transfer

What is File Transfer Protocol?

File transfer protocol (FTP) is a network protocol used to transfer files between computers on a TCP/IP network. Learn how it works, its types ,and its uses.

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Workflow articles

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Creative Agency File Transfer

Learn how to architect creative agency file transfer workflows for 8K video, RAW assets, and multi-cloud delivery with MASV.

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Automated Camera-to-Cloud

How Bridge Digital implemented an automated camera-to-cloud workflow using MASV on an encoder to ingest media files from the field into a MAM.

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Audio Post-Production

A deep dive into the audio post-production workflow for film, television, and live event video – from spotting sessions to audio editing and mixing.

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Agriculture Data Transfer

Stop struggling with slow rural internet. Learn to transfer high-resolution drone imagery and aerial datasets securely, without size limits or failed uploads.