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

Best Practices for Video File Naming to Improve Your Workflow

Implementing a proper video file naming convention can boost your efficiency. Discover the best practices for naming your video files. Read now!

Digital Imaging Technician (DIT): The Unsung On-Set Heroes

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!

Automated Dailies Workflow with MASV, Wasabi, and Iconik

Learn how MASV can be used with Wasabi and iconik to automate dailies delivery from the set, to the cloud. Discover the workflow!

How to Optimize the Creative Agency File Transfer Workflow

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

Building an Automated Camera-to-Cloud Workflow with MASV Deployed on Edge Devices

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.

Audio Post-Production Workflow Guide

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

AI Data Ingest

All the elements you need to automate a secure AI data ingest workflow, from data sourcing to lifecycle management. Read now!

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.

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