Hi, I'm Roland De Middel, a freelance editor and colorist based in Tbilisi, Georgia. With expertise in cinematography, photography, and editing, I bring stories to life through rhythm, tone, and color. From corporate films to documentaries and music videos, I help shape visuals that connect and resonate. I have extensive experience managing complex camera operations worldwide and leading teams to deliver stunning visuals across various projects. I'm always on the lookout for new collaborations where storytelling meets post-production creativity.…

Roland De Middel

Hi, I'm Roland De Middel, a freelance editor and colorist based in Tbilisi, Georgia. With expertise in cinematography, photography, and editing, I bring stories to life through rhythm, tone, and color. From corporate films to documentaries and music videos, I help shape visuals that connect and resonate. I have extensive experience managing complex camera operations worldwide and leading teams to deliver stunning visuals across various projects. I'm always on the lookout for new collaborations where storytelling meets post-production creativity.…

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Hi, I’m Roland De Middel, a freelance editor and colorist based in Tbilisi, Georgia. With expertise in cinematography, photography, and editing, I bring stories to life through rhythm, tone, and color. From corporate films to documentaries and music videos, I help shape visuals that connect and resonate.

I have extensive experience managing complex camera operations worldwide and leading teams to deliver stunning visuals across various projects. I’m always on the lookout for new collaborations where storytelling meets post-production creativity.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Editor and Colorist at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
As a freelance colorist and online editor, I bring stories to life through rhythm, tone, and color. I work across corporate films, music videos, and documentaries, shaping the final look and feel with both precision and flair. Fluent in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, I handle projects from rough cut to final delivery — making sure every frame hits the right emotion, and every pixel serves the story. Whether it’s giving a brand its visual identity, adding mood to a music video, or enhancing the realism of a documentary, I aim for visuals that connect and resonate. Always looking for new collaborations and challenges where post-production meets storytelling.
Chief Multicam At Pekin/Asia Express at eccholine
July 1, 2019 - Present
As Chief Multicam for the international format Asia Express, I lead the camera department through some of the most logistically complex and visually demanding productions around the world. I design and coordinate the technical strategy for filming high-paced reality content, prioritizing safety without compromising creativity or quality. I manage teams delivering stunning visuals under pressure with zero damage to equipment or crew at locations worldwide, ensuring every shot is covered and every camera operator knows their role.
Chief Multicam Director at Eccholine
January 1, 2015 - Present
Lead camera department for Asia Express format, managing teams and technical strategy for complex reality productions internationally, ensuring safety, creativity, and quality.
Operario de cámara at Grupo Boomerang TV
July 1, 2025 - July 23, 2025
Camera operator role located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, contributing to TV productions including Love Island.
Director of Photography at Freelance
December 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Director of Photography on music videos and advertisements, working mainly in Madrid, Alicante, and Italy with a career spanning over 18 years.
Camera operator for Masterchef (Senior, Junior and Celebrities) at Shine Iberia
April 1, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Camera operator for various seasons of Masterchef including Senior, Junior, and Celebrities in Madrid.
Camera Operator at Atresmedia
January 1, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Camera operator and director roles on various TV productions including 'La huida' and documentary series for Amazon Prime.
Director of Photography at Norberfilms
September 1, 2015 - July 23, 2025
Director of Photography for various projects including feature films, music videos, and short films.
Film Director and Director of Photography at Phileas Productions / Norberfilms
May 1, 2013 - July 23, 2025
Directed and shot multiple promotional films and concerts, including live acoustic concerts and short films such as 'Rebeca.'
Assistant Lab Manager at Brooks Institute of Photography
February 1, 2005 - July 23, 2025
Assistant lab manager during academic years, assisting with lab operations and student support.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Brooks Institute of Photography
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
Advertisement and Public Relationships at Universidad San Pablo-CEU
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1996
Commercial engineering at Université catholique de Louvain
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services
    uniE608 "Mujeres" de Coque Malla
    Mujeres is not just a collection of music videos — it’s a stripped-down, emotionally charged visual journey through love, memory, and feminine presence. Each piece is a cinematic duet between Coque Malla and a different female artist, revealing a layer of his emotional universe through voice, silence, and gaze. Shot with restraint and elegance, the videos reject distraction in favor of intimacy. Every frame feels deliberate — from the soft lighting that brushes across the faces, to the timing of each cut that breathes with the music. The camera is never intrusive; it observes, it listens, it allows the moment to unfold naturally. Whether it's the fragile nostalgia of Jeanette in Una Moneda, the magnetic poetry of Ángela Molina in Lo Intenta, or the playful chemistry of Leonor Watling in Berlín, each performance becomes a short film in itself — held together by a consistent visual language of honesty and vulnerability. As director and editor, I designed the pacing and framing to echo the emotional rhythm of the album. The goal was never to decorate the music — but to elevate it through silence, closeness, and space. Minimalist, cinematic, and intimate, Mujeres becomes a visual confessional where each song is a chapter, and every woman a mirror. This is not music television. It’s storytelling — told in real time, one glance and one lyric at a time.…
    uniE608 Spot "La vuelta ciclista a España 2014"
    I directed, shot, edited and graded this official commercial for La Vuelta a España 2014, blending flamenco, cycling and the landscapes of Cádiz into a poetic visual narrative. Featuring dancer Sara Baras, the spot aimed to capture movement, rhythm and identity in a cinematic way. Produced in multiple versions for TV and online, it stood out for its emotional tone and artistic approach to sports promotion.…