Hi, I’m Daniel Urdanivia, a Los Angeles-based video editor and videographer with over 20 years of experience in documentary-style storytelling, post-production, corporate video, branded content, social media, broadcast, promos, news, and entertainment programming. I help clients shape raw footage into clear, polished, engaging videos for documentaries, corporate stories, social media, marketing campaigns, podcasts, websites, and online platforms. My work includes editing, story structure, pacing, interviews, B-roll, color correction, audio syncing, captions, quality control, and final platform-ready exports. I’m comfortable taking a project from rough footage to final delivery, with a strong focus on storytelling, organization, collaboration, and professional finishing.

Daniel Urdanivia

Hi, I’m Daniel Urdanivia, a Los Angeles-based video editor and videographer with over 20 years of experience in documentary-style storytelling, post-production, corporate video, branded content, social media, broadcast, promos, news, and entertainment programming. I help clients shape raw footage into clear, polished, engaging videos for documentaries, corporate stories, social media, marketing campaigns, podcasts, websites, and online platforms. My work includes editing, story structure, pacing, interviews, B-roll, color correction, audio syncing, captions, quality control, and final platform-ready exports. I’m comfortable taking a project from rough footage to final delivery, with a strong focus on storytelling, organization, collaboration, and professional finishing.

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Hi, I’m Daniel Urdanivia, a Los Angeles-based video editor and videographer with over 20 years of experience in documentary-style storytelling, post-production, corporate video, branded content, social media, broadcast, promos, news, and entertainment programming.

I help clients shape raw footage into clear, polished, engaging videos for documentaries, corporate stories, social media, marketing campaigns, podcasts, websites, and online platforms. My work includes editing, story structure, pacing, interviews, B-roll, color correction, audio syncing, captions, quality control, and final platform-ready exports.

I’m comfortable taking a project from rough footage to final delivery, with a strong focus on storytelling, organization, collaboration, and professional finishing.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor & Videographer / Post-Production Supervisor at PowerTale Productions
February 1, 2013 - Present
Lead post-production for corporate videos, social media ads, branded content, podcast/video content, and client-facing marketing deliverables. Edit and finish video packages from raw footage through final delivery, including story structure, pacing, audio refinement, captions, color correction, and final export prep. Capture and support production for interviews, B-roll, behind-the-scenes content, corporate shoots, events, and social-first video assets. Apply color correction/grading and quality-control reviews to maintain polished, professional visual standards across client projects. Prepare metadata, compress files, and encode videos for streaming, downloads, social platforms, websites, and presentation use. Repurpose long-form content into shorter clips, reels, LinkedIn videos, and platform-specific deliverables to extend the value of each production.
Senior Editor at Machinima
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2013
Edited daily gaming news, promos, and digital video packages for online distribution. Performed primary color correction, quality control, compression, and encoding for streaming/download deliverables. Synchronized voice-over tracks, music, and sound effects to support polished editorial pacing and delivery.
Freelance Editor at Univision Network
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2012
Edited promos, TV shows, and news specials for Hispanic-market programming under daily production deadlines. Acquired and edited video assets, composited 3D layer effects, and finished primary color correction for TV episodes. Synced voice-over, music, and sound effects for broadcast-ready promo and show packages.
Editor & Producer at Telemundo Network
May 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Edited and produced TV programming, including RPM Miami, while supporting the complete post-production workflow. Managed day-to-day editing deadlines, video assets, 3D layer effects, color correction, voice-over, music, and sound effects.
Senior Editor & Producer at Univision Network
November 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011
Edited and produced programming for the Promotions Department, Gordo & La Flaca, and Nuestra Belleza Latina - Season 5. Encoded and edited RED RAW footage for client commercials, composited After Effects elements, and finished color correction for TV segments. Met daily post-production deadlines across multiple shows while maintaining broadcast-quality standards.
Editor at America TeVe
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Edited TV show and newscast segments, including series/reality content and news special packages. Applied effects, color correction, and graphics to improve pacing, clarity, and final presentation quality.
Editor & Digitizer / Post-Production Junior at Mega TV and Brickell Film Productions Inc.
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Supported post-production workflows for promos, TV programming, short films, and HD/DV/16mm projects, including editing, assistant editing, digitizing, and finishing support.

Education

Film Production at Miami Dade College
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
Acting & Theater Directing at School of Santa Clara, Cuba
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other