I am a freelance colorist and online editor with 25+ years of experience across unscripted, branded, and documentary content. I specialize in color correction, finishing, and editorial support, adapting to tight deadlines and diverse client needs for both on-site and remote workflows. I excel at evaluating visual and narrative elements, documenting findings clearly, and collaborating with producers and teams to maintain consistent creative standards from grade to delivery. I’m fully equipped for remote work and comfortable engineering scalable workflows across multiple projects.

Mayrela Palau

I am a freelance colorist and online editor with 25+ years of experience across unscripted, branded, and documentary content. I specialize in color correction, finishing, and editorial support, adapting to tight deadlines and diverse client needs for both on-site and remote workflows. I excel at evaluating visual and narrative elements, documenting findings clearly, and collaborating with producers and teams to maintain consistent creative standards from grade to delivery. I’m fully equipped for remote work and comfortable engineering scalable workflows across multiple projects.

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I am a freelance colorist and online editor with 25+ years of experience across unscripted, branded, and documentary content. I specialize in color correction, finishing, and editorial support, adapting to tight deadlines and diverse client needs for both on-site and remote workflows.

I excel at evaluating visual and narrative elements, documenting findings clearly, and collaborating with producers and teams to maintain consistent creative standards from grade to delivery. I’m fully equipped for remote work and comfortable engineering scalable workflows across multiple projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Colorist/Online Editor at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2025 - October 30, 2025
Provide color correction, finishing, and editorial support for short and long-form projects. Adapt to a range of client needs, workflows, versioning and delivery specs.
Lead Colorist/Online Editor at High Noon Entertainment / ITV America
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Oversaw color and finishing for unscripted series, managed and designed workflows, mentored staff, and developed best practices. Responsible for delivering 100+ broadcast hours of programming plus promotional and digital material annually.
Colorist/Online Editor at High Noon Entertainment
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Delivered color correction and finishing for multiple series under tight deadlines while maintaining quality. Balanced technical standards with creative input in solo and collaborative workflows.
Offline Editor at High Noon Entertainment
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Edited unscripted series in collaboration with producers and writers. Managed and delivered edits independently with minimal supervision.
Editor at Crown Media International
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Edited promos and interstitials for Hallmark Channel International; oversaw compliance and versioning for 14 international feeds.
Creative Editor at Broadcast Video, Inc
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Edited and finished commercials, music videos, and promos for U.S. and international clients including McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, State of Florida, and the NFL.

Education

BS at University of Miami
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025

Qualifications

Promax Silver Winner, Best Instant Promo - MTV Video Premiere
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment