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Hi, I’m Max, a versatile freelance offline editor and colourist based in the Northwest of England. Over the past 4+ years I’ve helped shape stories for award-winning documentaries, features, music videos, and advertising campaigns, delivering clear storytelling through precise picture grading and thoughtful editing. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve Studio, and I thrive in collaborative environments. Based in Liverpool, I bring a reliable, detail-oriented approach and a friendly, can-do attitude to every project.…Hi, I’m Max, a versatile freelance offline editor and colourist based in the Northwest of England. Over the past 4+ years I’ve helped shape stories for award-winning documentaries, features, music videos, and advertising campaigns, delivering clear storytelling through precise picture grading and thoughtful editing. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve Studio, and I thrive in collaborative environments. Based in Liverpool, I bring a reliable, detail-oriented approach and a friendly, can-do attitude to every project.

Max O'Toole

Video Editor, Colourist, Post-Production, +4

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Hi, I’m Max, a versatile freelance offline editor and colourist based in the Northwest of England. Over the past 4+ years I’ve helped shape stories for award-winning documentaries, features, music videos, and advertising campaigns, delivering clear storytelling through precise picture grading and thoughtful editing. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve Studio, and I thrive in collaborative environments. Based in Liverpool, I bring a reliable, detail-oriented approach and a friendly, can-do attitude to every project.…Hi, I’m Max, a versatile freelance offline editor and colourist based in the Northwest of England. Over the past 4+ years I’ve helped shape stories for award-winning documentaries, features, music videos, and advertising campaigns, delivering clear storytelling through precise picture grading and thoughtful editing. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve Studio, and I thrive in collaborative environments. Based in Liverpool, I bring a reliable, detail-oriented approach and a friendly, can-do attitude to every project.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Max, a versatile freelance offline editor and colourist based in the Northwest of England. Over the past 4+ years I’ve helped shape stories for award-winning documentaries, features, music videos, and advertising campaigns, delivering clear storytelling through precise picture grading and thoughtful editing.

I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve Studio, and I thrive in collaborative environments. Based in Liverpool, I bring a reliable, detail-oriented approach and a friendly, can-do attitude to every project.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe After Effects

Final Cut Pro X

Adobe Photoshop

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Editor, Colourist at MRG Creative & STMNT

January 20, 2025 - January 20, 2025

Editor, Colourist for MEN-TAL (Short Documentary). Winner of The Liverpool Independent Awards, a documentary on men's mental health, resilience, and connection through personal stories and art. Cut, audio synced and graded on Adobe Premiere Pro.

Editor, Colourist at STMNT x Adam Vu Noir - Artist Edition (Online Ad)

May 2, 2024 - May 2, 2024

Craftsman ship of tattoo artist Adam Vu Noir; editor, colourist; motion graphics and VFX created in After Effects; color graded in DaVinci Resolve Studio.

D.I.T, Data Wrangler at Wonderwall (Short Film) – St Maur

September 20, 2024 - October 20, 2024

Presented at Cannes Film Festival. Based in the 90s, the height of Britpop, a young girl explores her home town late at night. Footage backed up on Silverstack. Stills graded and presented in DaVinci Resolve Studio.

Editor, Colourist at MRG Creative – Nomad Barber (Online Series)

July 20, 2022 - April 20, 2024

Miguel Gutierrez explores the world of barbering, shaving and massages in this international exploring series; contributed to YouTube channel growth, reaching 2 million hours of watch time and 28 million views in 12 months.

Editor, Colourist at SOFT (Short Film) – Scott Driver

January 20, 2024 - September 20, 2024

Editor, Colourist for SOFT (Short Film) directed by Scott Driver; cut, synced and implemented motion graphics in Adobe Premiere Pro. Film screened at London Independent Film Festival; features a cafe scene after a botched jewellery heist.

Editor, Colourist at The Little Things (Documentary) – Old Swan Films

September 20, 2024 - October 20, 2024

Editor, Colourist for The Little Things; nominated for Best British Documentary at Doc Fest; cut 4K multi-camera interviews and motion graphics; colour matched and blended in DaVinci Resolve Studio.

DIT / Data Wrangler / Editor, Colourist at Wonderwall (Short Film) – St Maur

September 20, 2024 - September 20, 2024

DIT/Data Wrangler for Wonderwall short film. Presented at Cannes Film Festival; archival backup on SilverStack; stills graded and presented in Davinci Resolve Studio.

Editor, Colourist at MRG Creative & STMNT

November 20, 2024 - January 20, 2025

Winner of The Liverpool Independent Awards, a documentary on men's mental health, resilience, and connection through personal stories and art.

Editor, Colourist at Culture City – The Farm (Live Music Sessions)

September 20, 2024 - November 20, 2024

Live recordings of The Farm's hits 'All Together Now' & 'Groovy Train'. 5 camera setups sequenced, synced and graded in Adobe Premiere Pro.

DIT, Data Wrangler at Wonderwall

September 24, 2024 - October 24, 2024

DIT/Data Wrangler for a Short Film; managed data wrangling and backups; footage backed up on Silverstack; stills graded and presented in DaVinci Resolve Studio.

Editor, Colourist at STMNT X Adam Vu Noir Edition (Online Ad) – STMNT

July 20, 2022 - April 20, 2024

Editor, Colourist for online ad edition; collaborated on tattoo-art inspired creative; 4K slow-motion sequences; colour grading and motion graphics created in Adobe After Effects.

Editor, Sound Mixer, Colourist at Nomad Barber (Online Series) – MRG Creative

July 20, 2022 - April 20, 2024

Editor, Sound Mixer, and Colourist for Nomad Barber online series; contributed to YouTube channel growth, 2 million hours of watch time and 28 million views in 12 months.