Darren Oliver
Roseneath,ON
Summary
7-time Canadian Screen Award-winning video editor with extensive network television experience, delivering engaging narratives that captivate audiences while providing a strong focus on client satisfaction. Proficient in Avid Media Composer.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Editor
Freelance
Toronto, Ontario
06.1999 - Current
- Executed editing tasks utilizing video editing software including Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and Davinci Resolve.
- Served multiple clients across broadcast, corporate, and private sectors.
- Collaborated with Alliance Atlantis and private medical firms to deliver high-quality video content.
- Partnered with small independent production companies to enhance project outcomes.
Video Editor
Bell Media
Agincourt, Ontario
03.2002 - 03.2025
- Creating cohesive narratives using Avid Media Composer to enhance storytelling.
- Working for multiple clients with unique executions, including TSN, Discovery, Exploration Productions Inc., NHL Network, Business News Network, Comedy Network, CTV on-air promotions, W5, and CTV Sales and Marketing.
- Developed creative treatments in Adobe Photoshop and After Effects based on client specifications.
- Collaborated with creative directors, graphic designers, and producers.
- Incorporated client feedback to refine and elevate video edits.
- Optimized video content for traditional broadcast standards, as well as social platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Skills
- Creative collaboration
- Proficient in Avid Media Composer
- Project organization
- Color correction and grading
- Director collaboration
- Client communication
Accomplishments
- FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP OPENING - 2015 CSA BEST SPORTS OPENING/TEASE
- Radical Play - 2017 CSA BEST SPORTS FEATURE SEGMENT
- Reborn - Basketball in Rwanda - 2019 BEST SPORTS PROGRAM OR SERIES
- 29 Forever - 2020 CSA BEST SPORTS PROGRAM OR SERIES
- Disorder - 2021 BEST SPROTS FEATURE SEGMENT
- Left Behind - 2023 BEST SPROTS FEATURE SEGMENT
- 2022 Grey Cup Opening - 2024 BEST SPORTS OPENING/TEASE
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Video Editor
Bell Media
03.2002 - 03.2025
Video Editor
Freelance
06.1999 - Current
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