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Darren Millstone

Senior Video & Audio Editor specializing in animation, episodic and VFX editorial

Tiger AspectUniversity of Northampton14 Years ExperienceSenior LevelWorks On-Site

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Longform/episodic editor with Netflix TV series experience who specializes in reshaping and mixing music to support narrative beats and audience retention. Uses a Premiere-to-Audition workflow (AAF, submixes, EQ/compression, automation) and thrives in fast-paced, high-iteration environments with frequent producer/director notes.

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Key Strengths

  • Longform narrative music editing that tracks emotional shifts (upbeat to ominous) with tempo/instrumentation changes
  • Strong dialogue-first mixing approach (EQ carving, volume rides, music dips) to preserve clarity
  • Efficient, repeatable mix workflow using templates, consistent track layouts, and submix routing
  • Advanced music restructuring skills (looping, re-cutting phrases/endings) to land cues on story beats naturally
  • Comfortable with high-volume, fast-turnaround environments; delivers solid rough passes early and iterates quickly from notes
  • Good judgment on when to use silence vs. music for greater impact (based on producer feedback)

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Experience

Animatic EditorTiger Aspect · Jun 2025 – Present
Senior EditorJellyfish Pictures · Nov 2021 – Jun 2025
Animatic EditorPlug-In Media · May 2021 – Nov 2021
Video EditorJellyfish Pictures · Dec 2019 – May 2021
Offline EditorPassion Pictures · Jul 2018 – Dec 2019
Animatic/Animation and Assistant VFX EditorJellyfish Pictures · Oct 2016 – Jul 2018
Animatic/Animation EditorBlue-Zoo · Sep 2015 – Oct 2016
Animatic/Animation EditorThe Elf Factory · Oct 2014 – Mar 2014
Assistant EditorCollingwood and Co. · Oct 2014 – Mar 2015
Video EditorHigh Definintion Bride & Spearhead Productions · Oct 2011 – Oct 2014

Education

University of Northamptonbachelor, Media Studies

Awards

  • Oscar-shortlisted (Animated Short Film category) - 2022
  • BAFTA nomination ('Content for Change' category) - 2022
  • Emmy-nominated (production credit implied)

Skills

Adobe After EffectsAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Premiere ProAdobe AuditionAvid Media ComposerDaVinci ResolveFinal Cut ProAnimatic editingAnimation editingAssistant editingAudio editingSound designAudio mixingOffline editingVFX editing

Languages

English

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Darren MillstoneSenior Video & Audio Editor specializing in animation, episodic and VFX editorial