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Jim Donnelly

Jim Donnelly

Head of Editorial

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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How To

8 Ways to Seriously Improve Internet Speed at Home

Slow internet happens for many reasons. Here are 8 simple ways you can improve internet speed at home. Let's get started.
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AI & Innovation

7 AI tools for Filmmaking You Need to Know About

From text-based video editing to foreign language dubbing using a voice replicator, here are 7 AI tools for filmmaking you need to know about.
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File Transfer

10Gbps Internet: What is It (And How Do I Get It)?

10Gbps internet sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie but the tech is available today. Read on to learn more about 10-gigabit internet.
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Data Formats & Codecs

How Much Is a Terabyte?

How much is a terabyte? This post drills into the nuts and bolts and explores the true weight of a terabyte (and how to move files of this size).
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Gear & Tool Reviews

The Top 5 Best External Hard Drives For Video Editing

An external hard drive is a must for those working with terabytes of media. Read our guide on the best external hard drives for video pros.
File Transfer

Why Are Most Cloud File Transfer Services So Slow?

It’s likely that your cloud file transfer service is intentionally slowing you down. Read why and learn more about MASV's 10Gbps optimization.

Workflow articles

Workflow for Filmmakers

Learn about the different storage options available for filmmakers and video professionals in this guide to backup and video storage workflows.

Sport Analytics

Discover the seven steps of a sport analytics workflow, from capturing footage, to delivering actionable insights, to fast and secure data transfer. Read now!

Field-to-Newsroom

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!

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.

Live Broadcast Migration

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

AI Tools For Media Production

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