In my 22 years of being a Video Creative, I have gone from working on UK TV channels creating promos and branding spots to 11 years of launching and managing Sony channels all over Europe and Africa. Here I won 18 Promax Awards and Creative Directed many more. Over the last 7 years as S8 Creative, I've helped brands and businesses large and small, production companies, music artists and various others bring their video ideas to life. In this time I've won 20+ awards at Film & Music Festivals for the Music Videos I've created. Bottom line: I LOVE editing and LOVE a creative challenge. Over my career in video production, I've created almost every type of video. From TV promos to sizzle reels, explainer videos, channel branding, brand reels, interview videos, webinars, seminar videos, conference edits and packaging, sales videos, sales trailers, TV series trailer campaigns, music videos, movie trailers, short films, pitch films, and title sequences. ​Do you have a project and need help, please get in touch.

Darren Stokes

In my 22 years of being a Video Creative, I have gone from working on UK TV channels creating promos and branding spots to 11 years of launching and managing Sony channels all over Europe and Africa. Here I won 18 Promax Awards and Creative Directed many more. Over the last 7 years as S8 Creative, I've helped brands and businesses large and small, production companies, music artists and various others bring their video ideas to life. In this time I've won 20+ awards at Film & Music Festivals for the Music Videos I've created. Bottom line: I LOVE editing and LOVE a creative challenge. Over my career in video production, I've created almost every type of video. From TV promos to sizzle reels, explainer videos, channel branding, brand reels, interview videos, webinars, seminar videos, conference edits and packaging, sales videos, sales trailers, TV series trailer campaigns, music videos, movie trailers, short films, pitch films, and title sequences. ​Do you have a project and need help, please get in touch.

Available to hire

In my 22 years of being a Video Creative, I have gone from working on UK TV channels creating promos and branding spots to 11 years of launching and managing Sony channels all over Europe and Africa. Here I won 18 Promax Awards and Creative Directed many more.

Over the last 7 years as S8 Creative, I’ve helped brands and businesses large and small, production companies, music artists and various others bring their video ideas to life. In this time I’ve won 20+ awards at Film & Music Festivals for the Music Videos I’ve created.

Bottom line: I LOVE editing and LOVE a creative challenge.

Over my career in video production, I’ve created almost every type of video. From TV promos to sizzle reels, explainer videos, channel branding, brand reels, interview videos, webinars, seminar videos, conference edits and packaging, sales videos, sales trailers, TV series trailer campaigns, music videos, movie trailers, short films, pitch films, and title sequences.

​Do you have a project and need help, please get in touch.

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Skills

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Promo Video
Adobe Premiere Pro
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Branding
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Corporate Video
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Google Drive
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Experience Level

Promo Video
Expert
Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Branding
Expert
Corporate Video
Expert
Google Drive
Expert
Explainer Video
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Expert
Music Video
Expert
Actor Showreel
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Product Video
Expert
Video Advert
Expert
Motion Graphic
Expert
Short Film
Expert
Script
Expert
YouTube
Expert
Rotoscope
Expert
LinkedIn
Intermediate
Instagram
Intermediate
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Education

Bachelor of Arts: Graphic Design at University of Bedford
September 1, 1998 - June 12, 2001
Intermediate & Advanced GNVQ at Canterbury College
September 5, 1995 - June 14, 1998

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Life Sciences, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality, Gaming, Computers & Electronics
    uniE608 SLAPPIN TV PROMO - US
    explainervideo video videoeditor A straightforward promo to announce the arrival of Slappin TV in the US.
    uniE608 Garden Studios 2023 Sizzle Reel
    This epic edit showcases the incredible work and services provided by the North London Virtual Production studio Garden Studios. video advert videoeditor
    uniE608 West End Murders Title Sequence - Ep1
    I am a huge fan of SuperImposition, the technique of blending images to create another most interesting image. This technique lends itself beautifully when trying to communicate the many important facets of this harrowing story. After a brief outline of the Director's aim for the titles, I had creative free-reign to experiment with hundreds of shots, stills and stock footage until the Director and I were satisfied we'd set up the viewer for each of the Episodes, and the individual murders and subsequent investigations. With so many TV projects, this has taken over 18 months to finally see the light of day and be picked up, you can now watch West End Murders on Crime & Investigation via Amazon Prime and Apple TV. as of Sept 2024. videoeditor titlesequence
    uniE608 S'ATLANTIS LAUNCH VIDEO - 9:16
    The client had a very clear idea of what they wanted to achieve by supplying bespoke shots for this project, all I had to do was weave in my selects and tell the story and add my creativity. "Darren was exceptionally quick with new video edits, especially considering that, to begin with, we had a short amount of time to get the video done. He flawlessly executed every change we requested, and used his own creativity add a bit of his own flair to the project. We will absolutely hire Darren again for future video editing projects!" videoeditor explainervideo video animator
    uniE608 S'ATLANTIS LAUNCH VIDEO - 16:9
    The client had a very clear idea of what they wanted to achieve by supplying bespoke shots for this project, all I had to do was weave in my selects and tell the story and add my creativity. "Darren was exceptionally quick with new video edits, especially considering that, to begin with, we had a short amount of time to get the video done. He flawlessly executed every change we requested, and used his own creativity add a bit of his own flair to the project. We will absolutely hire Darren again for future video editing projects!" videoeditor explainervideo video animator