Hi, I’m Brandon Salazar. I’m a Lead Online Editor and Colorist based in Santa Clarita, CA, with over two decades of experience delivering polished, on-brand finishes for major broadcast networks and streaming platforms. I’m an MPEG member and IATSE Local 700 Colorist, and I’ve built a track record in color grading, online editing, visual effects integration, and digital asset management across network television, feature films, and documentaries. References are available upon request. When I’m not grading, I love collaborating with editors, producers, and VFX teams to shape storytelling through color, pacing, and creative problem solving. I’m passionate about efficient pipelines and asset lifecycle management, and I strive to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget while keeping the storytelling goals front and center.…

Brandon Salazar

Hi, I’m Brandon Salazar. I’m a Lead Online Editor and Colorist based in Santa Clarita, CA, with over two decades of experience delivering polished, on-brand finishes for major broadcast networks and streaming platforms. I’m an MPEG member and IATSE Local 700 Colorist, and I’ve built a track record in color grading, online editing, visual effects integration, and digital asset management across network television, feature films, and documentaries. References are available upon request. When I’m not grading, I love collaborating with editors, producers, and VFX teams to shape storytelling through color, pacing, and creative problem solving. I’m passionate about efficient pipelines and asset lifecycle management, and I strive to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget while keeping the storytelling goals front and center.…

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Hi, I’m Brandon Salazar. I’m a Lead Online Editor and Colorist based in Santa Clarita, CA, with over two decades of experience delivering polished, on-brand finishes for major broadcast networks and streaming platforms. I’m an MPEG member and IATSE Local 700 Colorist, and I’ve built a track record in color grading, online editing, visual effects integration, and digital asset management across network television, feature films, and documentaries. References are available upon request.

When I’m not grading, I love collaborating with editors, producers, and VFX teams to shape storytelling through color, pacing, and creative problem solving. I’m passionate about efficient pipelines and asset lifecycle management, and I strive to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget while keeping the storytelling goals front and center.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Colorist, Online Editor, Visual FX at Stage 5
November 20, 2025 - Present
Used original notes from DP and Producer to help create the look and feel that was intended for this high action video game simulation short film. Created rain fx on shots to match shots that were intercut with shots that were filmed on non rain days. Created final master.
Colorist at Phil Donlon
November 18, 2024 - November 22, 2024
Performed all colorist work to match the feel of a violent period short that took place in 1893.
Colorist and Digital Effects at Standard 17
September 4, 2017 - January 22, 2018
Did all color work for feature film, visually matched actors differences in light/dark with different facial hair on their faces.
Colorist, visual effects at United Nations Environment Programme
November 12, 2014 - December 3, 2025
Performed all color work that the director had envisioned for this fast paced pov journey through multiple environments.
Online Editor & Trailer Colorist at Leslie Iwerks
July 14, 2012 - September 1, 2012
Conformed feature length historical documentary for broadcast on multiple television networks. Did color work for different versions of trailers.
Colorist, Visual Effects, Post Production Adviser at Standard 17
June 30, 2011 - October 21, 2011
Did all color work for entire film, created DCP package for theater viewing, advised on post production workflow, helped with specific digital effects.
Colorist at Oddbox Films
March 5, 2011 - October 2, 2011
Did all color work for this feature length documentary
Digital Colorist, Recolor film to pass Distribution QC standards at Nom De Plume Films
September 2, 2010 - November 9, 2010
Was given original film with a color pass that didn't meet distribution company QC standards. I reworked multiple scened that had failed, inserted all re-colored scenes back into film master. The recolored master passed distribution QC.
Lead Online Editor / Colorist at Pie Town Productions
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2025
Lead Online Editor and Colorist responsible for color grading, online editing, and visual effects integration on a slate of network and streaming projects. Managed color pipelines, asset management, and delivery-ready master files. Collaborated on HGTV, TLC, Food Network, WE, Lifetime, and other networks; created main titles and show graphics for multiple series; drove workflow improvements and digital asset organization.
Lead Online Editor/Colorist at Pie Town Productions
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2025
Led online editing and color finishing for broadcast projects; established color pipelines, ensured consistency across episodes; supervised color decisions with directors and editors; delivered final masters for broadcast and streaming; maintained archival and asset management workflows.
Lead Online Editor/Colorist at Pie Town Productions
December 31, 2000 - February 27, 2025
Dynamic Colorist and Finishing Editor with extensive experience in post production on numerous networks and platforms.

Education

Bachelors of Arts at California Statue University Northridge
August 11, 1996 - June 5, 2000
Bachelor of Arts at California State University, Northridge
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at California State University, Northridge
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2026

Qualifications

IATSE Local 700 Colorist Membership
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
IATSE Local 700 – Colorist
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2026
MPEG
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment