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

File Transfer

Why P2P File Sharing Sucks – and How Store-and-Forward File Transfer is Better

Why store and forward file transfer is far more reliable, secure, and easier to set up and use than P2P file sharing, without compromising speed. Read our guide!

Security & Compliance

MovieLabs 2030 Vision: How the Industry Can Meet It (and What Happens if It Doesn’t)

Outlining the challenges facing those trying to meet the MovieLabs 2030 Vision, and concrete steps the industry can take to make it more realistic.

How To

How to Upload Data to Amazon S3, and From S3 to Glacier

A step-by-step guide for uploading data to Amazon S3 and S3 to Glacier using the AWS Management Console and Command Line Interface.

Storage & Infrastructure

Hot Storage vs Cold Storage: What’s the Difference?

The differences between hot storage vs cold storage, the pros and cons of each, their use cases, and how to decide which one is right for you.

SAN vs NAS: What’s the Difference, and Which is Best?

Storage & Infrastructure

Cloud Archive: Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices

What is a cloud archive, how is it different from traditional methods of archiving data, and what are some of the top cloud archive best practices? We’ve got you covered.

Security & Compliance

Best Practices For Securing Your Storage Connection

Connected storage devices such as a NAS are considered especially juicy targets by cybercriminals. Here's how to secure your storage connection.

Data Formats & Codecs

Multimodal AI and How Video Understanding Will Revolutionize Media

A conversation with Twelve Labs on how "video understanding" will transform M&E with multimodal AI to analyze and interpret video like a human.

File Transfer

How to Create File Upload Forms For Any Website

Need to collect content for events, festivals, and online orders? Here are three easy methods to create file upload forms for any website.

File Transfer

What is SFTP?

An examination of the Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), how it works, and its advantages and disadvantages when securely sending large files.

Security & Compliance

The 15 Best Secure File Transfer Services in 2026

In 2026, remote companies must prioritize security when sharing data. That's why we compiled this list of the top secure file transfer services.

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Workflows

Storage & Back-up Workflow for Filmmakers

Sport Analytics Workflow: The Seven Steps From Game Footage to Winning Decisions

Speeding up Video Metadata Ingest for Media Asset Management Software

A detailed workflow that uses MASV, cloud storage, and Cantemo to speed up video metadata ingestion into media asset management software.

The Complete Field-to-Newsroom Video Transfer Guide

Master field to newsroom video transfer with a secure, accelerated cloud-native workflow for breaking news. Explore this workflow and find out how MASV helps!

The Ultimate Guide to an Encrypted DCP Delivery Workflow: Film Festivals & Cinemas

Master the encrypted DCP delivery workflow. From KDM management to digital transfer, learn how to ensure your film plays perfectly. Learn how with MASV!

Setting Up Your Ultimate Color Grading Suite at Home

How to set up a productive color grading suite at home, from the right equipment to space requirements and budget considerations.

How to Migrate Your Live Broadcast Workflow to the Cloud

An analysis of why live broadcasters should consider moving their workflows to the cloud, and what to consider when planning a migration. Read now!

Essential AI Tools For Media Production Workflows: From Creation to Delivery

Streamline your production process with automation and AI tools for media production workflows using Notion, Descript, Canva, and MASV. Read our guide!