Darren Potter

Creative and technically skilled Camera Operator/Editor with over multiple years of experience in visual storytelling. Experienced in capturing dynamic footage and seamlessly editing content to engage audiences. Highly proficient in industry-standard equipment and software, including Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong understanding of composition and post-production techniques.

While not an expert, I have dabbled in animation and can incorporate creative elements when needed. Adept at collaborating with directors and production teams to bring visions to life. Passionate about crafting compelling narratives through film and video, always striving to produce high-quality, visually stunning content.

Video Editor at Freelance (2025-05 – Present)

Editing for digital content creators to help creators bring their ideas to life.

KA promoted to Cook at OSJCT/The Cedars (2022-09 – 2024-09)

Preparing daily meals for the 40-50 residents. While working at OSJCT, I dedicated my free time to personal and collaborative projects, including learning animation and creating video intros. This ongoing commitment to developing my skills has spanned from 2018 to the present day, allowing me to refine my creativity and technical expertise.

Switch Tester at Prolabs (2018-04 – 2020-05)

Testing transceivers

DOP/Camera Operator/Editor at Freelance for Pro IGL, Oxford theatre, Wyvern theatre, Garage Bros, 22SIX Productions and Cyklone (2015-01 – 2018-03)

I worked freelance for many company's from January 2015 to March 2018.

• Pro IGL | Editing a questionnaire video for to help people register and get involved
• Oxford Theatre | Filming for there press event for there grease place and there press event for The shawshank redemption
• Wyvern Theatre | Filming multiple press day event days for the company for all their up coming plays
• Garage Bros | Camera assistant/Operator on an American TV show called Garage Bros when they came to England for 2 weeks and did two episodes
• 22SIX Productions | DOP for a Feature film called "Follow the Crows"
• Cyklone | Filmed an advert for a new company's product to show its functionality

DOP/editor at ItsMyShout (2014-01 – 2015-11)

I moved to Wales to work as the dedicated DOP. I worked on films and teaching kids.

Camera Assistant, Runner DOP, Editor and Camera Operator at Freelance for Intel and Sandstorm Studios (2013-01 – 2015-12)

I worked freelance for many company's from January 2013 – December 2015.

• Intel | Camera assistant/operator for three days on three different short adverts about tables and laptops in the work place
• Intel | Filming advertisement for new upcoming tablet/laptops
• Sandstorm Studios | Camera assistant for a Tech21 Impact Protection TV Advert
• Sandstorm Studios | Runner for a Land Rover advert with Bear Grylls
• Sandstorm Studios | Camera operator for Coca Cola interviews talking to managers about the updates for the company in the UK
• Sandstorm Studios | Camera operator working on a Dyson Chinese advert
• Sandstorm Studios | Camera operator/assistant on a TV advert for Tresemme sponsoring X-Factor
• Sandstorm Studios | Camera assistant on NationWide work experience and volunteering videos
• Sandstorm Studios | DOP/Editor making videos for advertisement about how to support them and what goes on in there homes.

Edexcel BTEC level 2 diploma in Film & TV production – Swindon College (2013-09 – 2016-07)

Pearson BTEC level 3 diploma in Film & TV production – Swindon College (2013-09 – 2016-07)

GCSEs pass – Kingsdown School Swindon (2007-09 – 2011-07)

Film course in Film – BFI

Intensive film course in Film – NFTS