Hi, I’m Natalia Mercado, a Salvadoran-born colorist based in Mexico City with over a decade of professional color grading experience for film, television, and digital content. I specialize in crafting cohesive visual storytelling through precise color correction, creative grading, and meticulous pipeline management, using DaVinci Resolve and Mistika to deliver vibrant, technically sound results. In addition to hands-on grading, I share knowledge as an instructor for DaVinci Resolve and color correction courses, mentoring the next generation of colorists at institutions like SAE Institute and the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica. I’m fluent in English and Spanish, thrive in collaborative environments, and enjoy helping teams translate narratives into mood and texture.…

Natalia Mercado

Hi, I’m Natalia Mercado, a Salvadoran-born colorist based in Mexico City with over a decade of professional color grading experience for film, television, and digital content. I specialize in crafting cohesive visual storytelling through precise color correction, creative grading, and meticulous pipeline management, using DaVinci Resolve and Mistika to deliver vibrant, technically sound results. In addition to hands-on grading, I share knowledge as an instructor for DaVinci Resolve and color correction courses, mentoring the next generation of colorists at institutions like SAE Institute and the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica. I’m fluent in English and Spanish, thrive in collaborative environments, and enjoy helping teams translate narratives into mood and texture.…

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Hi, I’m Natalia Mercado, a Salvadoran-born colorist based in Mexico City with over a decade of professional color grading experience for film, television, and digital content. I specialize in crafting cohesive visual storytelling through precise color correction, creative grading, and meticulous pipeline management, using DaVinci Resolve and Mistika to deliver vibrant, technically sound results.

In addition to hands-on grading, I share knowledge as an instructor for DaVinci Resolve and color correction courses, mentoring the next generation of colorists at institutions like SAE Institute and the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica. I’m fluent in English and Spanish, thrive in collaborative environments, and enjoy helping teams translate narratives into mood and texture.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Colorist
January 1, 2015 - Present
Provide color correction and postproduction services across film and video projects as a freelancer.
Senior Colorist at Cinema Máquina S.A. de C.V.
January 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Lead color correction and oversee color pipelines for film and video projects in Mexico City.
Color Correction Instructor at CCC – Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica
January 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Instruct color correction courses and supervise training modules for students and professionals.
Instructor – Basic Color Correction Course at IMCINE – Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
August 1, 2023 - Present
Teach basic color correction concepts and practical sessions for emerging cine professionals.
Certified DaVinci Resolve Trainer at Blackmagic Design
January 1, 2017 - Present
Provide training and certification on DaVinci Resolve across locations in Burbank, CA.
Color Correction Instructor – Bachelor’s Degree in Cinematography and Postproduction at SAE Institute Mexico
January 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Instructor focused on color correction as part of cinematography and postproduction education.
Junior Colorist / Online Editor / Postproduction Assistant at Postal Pictures
January 1, 2015 - October 10, 2025
Assisted color correction, online editing, and postproduction tasks.
Junior Colorist / Online Editor / Postproduction Assistant at Taboo Digital
January 1, 2013 - October 10, 2025
Support color correction and online editing workflows.
Freelance Colorist at Various Clients
January 1, 2015 - Present
Provide color grading and color correction for film, television, and online content; collaborate with directors and editors to establish visual language and ensure color consistency across formats; manage color pipelines and delivery of final graded assets.
Senior Colorist at Cinema Máquina S.A. de C.V.
January 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Lead colorist on feature films, commercials, and TV projects; oversee color workflows, collaborate with cinematographers and editors, and deliver color-accurate masters for multiple formats.
Color Correction Instructor at CCC – Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica
January 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Teach color correction concepts and workflows to cinematography students and professionals; develop course materials and practical labs.
Instructor – Basic Color Correction Course at IMCINE – Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
August 1, 2023 - Present
Provide foundational color correction instruction for emerging filmmakers; develop curriculum and deliver hands-on sessions.
Certified DaVinci Resolve Trainer at Blackmagic Design
January 1, 2017 - Present
Deliver official DaVinci Resolve training and certify participants in color correction workflows; support users with advanced techniques.
Color Correction Instructor – Bachelor’s Degree in Cinematography and Postproduction at SAE Institute Mexico
January 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Teach color correction and postproduction courses to degree students; contribute to curriculum and student projects.
Junior Colorist / Online Editor / Postproduction Assistant at Postal Pictures
January 1, 2015 - October 10, 2025
Support color grading, online editing, and postproduction tasks for ongoing projects; collaborate with editors and producers.
Junior Colorist / Online Editor / Postproduction Assistant at Taboo Digital
January 1, 2013 - October 10, 2025
Assist in color grading, editing, and postproduction workflows; provide support to senior editors and producers.

Education

Professional Photography Diploma at Vancouver Institute of Media Arts
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Bachelor’s Degree in Product Design at Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2005
Professional Photography Diploma at Vancouver Institute of Media Arts
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor’s Degree in Product Design at Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Certified DaVinci Resolve Trainer
January 1, 2017 - October 10, 2025
Certified DaVinci Resolve Trainer
January 1, 2017 - October 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level