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Hi, I’m Daniel O’Meara Budington. I’m a video and photography professional based in the Chicago area with a focus on drone videography, live event production, and post-production storytelling. Since 2023 I’ve been with Spartan Vision at Michigan State University, producing content for 21 varsity sports, handling live camera operation, post-production editing, and videoboard graphics. I also run 1720 Productions, creating drone footage for commercial real estate and construction projects, pairing cinematic visuals with clean editing for professional use. I have a background spanning real estate, fitness centers, and youth sports coaching. I love collaborating with teams and clients to capture authentic moments, plan shoots, and deliver polished videos and photos. I’m proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, and drone platforms, and I’m always exploring new storytelling approaches.…Hi, I’m Daniel O’Meara Budington. I’m a video and photography professional based in the Chicago area with a focus on drone videography, live event production, and post-production storytelling. Since 2023 I’ve been with Spartan Vision at Michigan State University, producing content for 21 varsity sports, handling live camera operation, post-production editing, and videoboard graphics. I also run 1720 Productions, creating drone footage for commercial real estate and construction projects, pairing cinematic visuals with clean editing for professional use. I have a background spanning real estate, fitness centers, and youth sports coaching. I love collaborating with teams and clients to capture authentic moments, plan shoots, and deliver polished videos and photos. I’m proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, and drone platforms, and I’m always exploring new storytelling approaches.

Daniel O’Meara Budington

Videographer, Photographer, Video Editor, +2

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Hi, I’m Daniel O’Meara Budington. I’m a video and photography professional based in the Chicago area with a focus on drone videography, live event production, and post-production storytelling. Since 2023 I’ve been with Spartan Vision at Michigan State University, producing content for 21 varsity sports, handling live camera operation, post-production editing, and videoboard graphics. I also run 1720 Productions, creating drone footage for commercial real estate and construction projects, pairing cinematic visuals with clean editing for professional use. I have a background spanning real estate, fitness centers, and youth sports coaching. I love collaborating with teams and clients to capture authentic moments, plan shoots, and deliver polished videos and photos. I’m proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, and drone platforms, and I’m always exploring new storytelling approaches.…Hi, I’m Daniel O’Meara Budington. I’m a video and photography professional based in the Chicago area with a focus on drone videography, live event production, and post-production storytelling. Since 2023 I’ve been with Spartan Vision at Michigan State University, producing content for 21 varsity sports, handling live camera operation, post-production editing, and videoboard graphics. I also run 1720 Productions, creating drone footage for commercial real estate and construction projects, pairing cinematic visuals with clean editing for professional use. I have a background spanning real estate, fitness centers, and youth sports coaching. I love collaborating with teams and clients to capture authentic moments, plan shoots, and deliver polished videos and photos. I’m proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, and drone platforms, and I’m always exploring new storytelling approaches.

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Hi, I’m Daniel O’Meara Budington. I’m a video and photography professional based in the Chicago area with a focus on drone videography, live event production, and post-production storytelling. Since 2023 I’ve been with Spartan Vision at Michigan State University, producing content for 21 varsity sports, handling live camera operation, post-production editing, and videoboard graphics. I also run 1720 Productions, creating drone footage for commercial real estate and construction projects, pairing cinematic visuals with clean editing for professional use.

I have a background spanning real estate, fitness centers, and youth sports coaching. I love collaborating with teams and clients to capture authentic moments, plan shoots, and deliver polished videos and photos. I’m proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, and drone platforms, and I’m always exploring new storytelling approaches.

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Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Video Content Producer / Videographer at Michigan State University Athletics Department (Spartan Vision)

September 1, 2023 - Present

Create and manage video content for all 21 varsity sports; Live Event Production - Operate cameras during games and direct live broadcasts; Post-Production Editing - Edit game highlights, create promotional videos and produce feature athlete content; Graphic Design - Design on-screen graphics for live broadcasts and videoboards; Videoboard Operation - Manage content displayed on videoboard during games.

Freelance Drone Videographer / Owner at 1720 Productions

May 1, 2023 - Present

Film commercial real estate property exteriors and construction sights; Edit drone footage, add music, graphics and text for professional use.

Crew Manager - Landscaping at Ameritus LLC

May 1, 2019 - August 1, 2024

Managed a crew of four for indoor and outdoor commercial landscaping including watering, planting and pruning; Managed scheduling, job assignments and quality management; Performed indoor and outdoor maintenance, light construction work and demolition of office space; coordinated and executed office relocations.

Laundromat Attendant at Lifetime Fitness

May 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Operated club laundromat; Delivered exceptional customer service and maintained a clean and sanitized environment; Assisted at front desk greeting members and responding to member inquiries.

Assistant Sports Coach at Little Bombers Hockey Club and Northshore Lacrosse

March 1, 2017 - August 1, 2021

Assisted coaches at youth hockey development clinics; Helped facilitate practices, team building and demonstrated drills.