Jim Donnelly
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How Much Is a Terabyte?
Anyone who works with large files on a regular basis is used to the sticker shock of a terabyte (TB). While most consumers still consider a terabyte to be a considerable amount of data, it’s also clear a terabyte ‘aint what it used to be as file sizes and internet usage increase.
Jim Donnelly
Jun 17, 2022
Why Are Most Cloud File Transfer Services So Slow?
It is a poorly-known fact that internet speed does not correlate to high performance in cloud applications. Not enough internet or network congestion can influence your speed but it’s likely that your cloud file transfer service is intentionally throttling your speeds to save on costs and balance other requests.
Jim Donnelly
Jun 1, 2022
How to Build (And Film) a Virtual Production Stage
MELs marries physical stage design with cutting-edge virtual sets, often working with files of up to 12K resolution rendered on a 20-foot high LED wall in the background alongside a physical set in the foreground.
Jim Donnelly
May 11, 2022
Network Congestion: Common Causes of Slow File Transfers
We’ve all experienced it: the dreaded network slowdown that causes dropped packets, slow traffic, performance slowdowns, failed data transfers, and unhappy users. This happens in every industry and affects all types of people but is most common with larger network throughput.
Jim Donnelly
Apr 28, 2022
5 Side Hustles for Video Production Professionals
Side hustles can also be combined to serve as a universal source of income. For example, if you are a freelancer who has their own company, constantly chasing the next gig can be stressful. It’s good to diversify your options and have multiple revenue streams.
Jim Donnelly
Apr 27, 2022
What Is Photogrammetry? Everything You Need To Know
If you're creating virtual environments, I could go in and shoot through photogrammetry and have a background and then use that later as a location. A simple explanation of that is a show called Station Eleven on HBO Max.
Jim Donnelly
Mar 31, 2022
What is Video Upscaling and How is it Getting Smarter?
Video upscaling re-sizes lower resolution content to fit more robust screen sizes. It’s something that pretty much everyone who watches TV or movies has experienced. Although, most of the time, they aren’t aware of it.
Jim Donnelly
Mar 21, 2022