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

Security & Compliance

How Digital Rights Management (DRM) Protects Content

An examination of digital rights management (DRM) and how it protects intellectual property from theft. Learn how to secure a media workflow.

File Transfer

Serial vs Parallel Write Speed: Which One is Better for Transfers?

A look at serial vs parallel write speed, their advantages and limitations, and how choosing between the two can affect data transfer speeds.

Security & Compliance

What is Forensic Watermarking in Digital Content?

This guide explains the concept of forensic watermarking for media and entertainment, and how it helps protect digital content from bad actors. Read now!

Storage & Infrastructure

What is Edge Storage?

An overview of edge storage, including what is it, its business case, and what it can do for filmmakers and others generating data at the edge.

Storage & Infrastructure

Understanding the Differences between Online Storage, Nearline Storage, and Offline Storage

A breakdown of the features, benefits, and disadvantages of online storage, nearline storage, and offline storage for video and post-production professionals.

Storage & Infrastructure

NAS vs. RAID Storage Differences

Have big files? You may be considering NAS vs. RAID. But what's the difference? We explore advantages, disadvantages, and use-cases for each.

How To

How to Back-Up An External Drive to the Cloud

Always have a redundancy in place; learn how to back-up an external drive to the cloud. View providers, learn tips, and avoid common mistakes with this guide.

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.

Storage & Infrastructure

What is 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.

File Transfer

What is Bonded Internet? Combine Internet Connections

What is bonded internet exactly? How does it boost internet speed? And how is it different from load balancing and failover? Read on for answers!

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; plus a large file alternative to shipping hard drives altogether. Read now!

How To

Working With Clients: A Guide for Freelance Video Editors

Freelancing is a great way to earn extra money. Read our guide for some best practices video editors should be aware of when working with clients.

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Workflows

How to Build a User‑Generated Content Workflow, Step by Step

The four stages of a professional user-generated content workflow, and how to solve its biggest challenge – the UGC submission process. Read now!

How to Send Files Securely

Best practices on how to send files securely, what tools you can use, and the risks of not having a secure file sharing platform in place.

How to Upload Files Securely: Secure File Upload Best Practices

A detailed look at how to upload files securely, including the risks of insecure file uploads and a rundown of secure file upload best practices.

How to Collaborate with Resilio Sync and MASV

MASV automates file transfers between remote contributors using folders managed by Resilio Sync, with no need for credentials. View the workflow!

Easy Premiere to DaVinci Workflow: Share Pre-Conformed Timelines

With a Premiere to DaVinci workflow, editors and colorists can share pre-conformed timelines between each other and on shared workstations.

The Ultimate Post-Production Workflow Guide

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.

From Chaos to Consistency: Optimizing Your Marketing File Sharing Workflow

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

How To Automate File Delivery into LucidLink with MASV

Learn how MASV can open up LucidLink to external contributors and automate media ingest into LucidLink Filespaces. Discover the workflow!

The Importance of Video Metadata for Live Sports Workflows With Iconik

How video metadata can transform your gameday footage workflow – especially when paired with cloud tools like MASV and Iconik.

The Playbook for Automation: How to Set Up a Live Sports Workflow 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.