From the first day of demolition to the final ribbon-cutting, I provide a definitive visual record of your commercial build. My services include long-term timelapse installation, monthly progress documentation, and narrative-driven interviews that connect your brand with future stakeholders. Serving developers and builders throughout California, I focus on the high-stakes execution of your project’s imagery—ensuring your professional portfolio is as enduring as the structures you create.

J. Frisk Film & Photo has been one of the best partnerships that we are thankful to have. We were always fascinated by his creativity and the true quality of his work. We frequently wondered how he was able to turn around great products every time. We attribute it to his ability to listen carefully and closely and his overall patience through every project we have worked with him on. Every time we need him, he is there. We are truly blessed to have someone that we can always count on.
— Kevin Thomas, Director of Preconstruction - Dome Construction

Highlighted Projects


 

65,000sqft Lab and Office Build Out for BilliontoOne

BilliontoOne - Newark, CA

Capturing the birth of a world-class life sciences facility requires more than just a camera—it requires a year-long commitment to the project’s evolution. I was commissioned by Dome Construction and BillionToOne to provide a definitive visual record of their new headquarters in Newark, California, from the first day of demolition to the final ribbon-cutting.

The Full-Cycle Documentation Strategy To honor the scale of this build, I deployed a multi-layered production strategy that spanned the entire year-long construction schedule:

  • Long-Term 4K Timelapses: I managed multiple static timelapse positions to document the structural transformation of the site. These sequences provide a high-impact record of the project's momentum, from raw site work to the installation of complex laboratory infrastructure.

  • Precision Aerial Cinematography: Regular drone flights provided the necessary context for the campus, showcasing the building’s footprint and its integration into the Newark biotech corridor.

  • Executive & Project Narratives: Beyond the technical build, I conducted in-depth interviews with the BillionToOne Executive Team and the CEO, along with the leadership at Dome Construction. These conversations translate the physical structure into a human narrative of growth, science, and partnership.

  • The Milestone: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: The project culminated in the grand opening, where I captured the finality of the build and the excitement of the stakeholders as they officially moved into their new home.

For Dome Construction, this project serves as a powerful commercial construction case study, demonstrating their ability to deliver high-complexity projects for the life sciences sector. For BillionToOne, it provides a permanent visual legacy of their expansion. In the competitive Silicon Valley commercial real estate market, this level of comprehensive media is the standard for firms that want their craftsmanship and corporate milestones to be remembered with total clarity.


Life Cycle Construction Process and Interview

Upside Foods - Emeryville, CA

Documenting the birth of a facility that has never existed before requires a commitment to the long-term journey. I was commissioned to provide a definitive visual record of the UPSIDE Foods EPIC facility in Emeryville, California, capturing the entire lifecycle of the build from the initial demolition phase to the final operational state.

The Full-Cycle Documentation Strategy The transition of this space—originally a grocery store—into a cutting-edge production plant required a comprehensive media strategy to match its complexity:

  • Long-Term Timelapses: I managed the installation and monitoring of multiple timelapse positions to document the daily/monthly transformation. These sequences provide the definitive record of the "mind-blowing" progress as raw dirt and demolition gave way to sophisticated utilities and glass-walled production floors.

  • Executive & Mission-Driven Narratives: I conducted in-depth interviews with the UPSIDE Foods CEO and executive team. These conversations translate the physical build into a story of scale, transparency, and the fulfillment of a global promise to bring cultivated meat to the world.

  • Architectural Transparency: My cinematography focuses on the "open" nature of the facility’s design. From the giant windows to the intricate piping of the production area, the visuals highlight the accessibility and community-focused mission of the space.

  • Strategic Progress Documentation: By being on-site from the first day of demolition, I was able to capture the hundreds of real-time challenges and solutions managed by the construction and design teams, providing a high-impact archive for the company's stakeholders.

For UPSIDE Foods, this project provides a permanent visual legacy of their most significant milestone to date. In the Emeryville and East Bay commercial real estate markets, where the life sciences and sustainable food sectors are rapidly expanding, this level of full-cycle construction media is essential for firms that want their growth and innovation to be documented with total professional clarity.


9 Month Timelapse and ADU Installation for AirProtein

Dome Construction - Oakland, CA

Documenting the transformation of a raw warehouse into a state-of-the-art laboratory for Air Protein required a year-long commitment to the process of adaptive reuse. In the heart of the Emeryville biotech corridor, I managed long-term 4K timelapse installations that captured the intricate "box-within-a-box" build, turning a cavernous industrial space into a high-precision scientific environment. This commercial construction case study provides the firm with a definitive visual record of their technical evolution, bridging the gap between rugged warehouse infrastructure and the pristine future of sustainable food science. For developers and builders in the East Bay, this project stands as a permanent legacy of innovation and complex project management.


Lab and TI Build Out for Senti Biosciences

Senit Bio - Alameda, CA

 

WeWork Floor 66-68 in Salesforce Tower

WeWork - San Francisco, CA

To showcase a premier San Francisco commercial office space, I provided a cinematic walkthrough for WeWork inside the iconic Salesforce Tower. This project utilized 4K interior cinematography to document the final architectural design, highlighting the fluid layout and high-end finishes that define the city's modern workplace culture. By focusing on the spatial rhythm and panoramic views of the Financial District, this video serves as a definitive marketing asset for one of the most prestigious addresses in San Francisco. For commercial real estate firms and creative designers, this shoot stands as a professional benchmark for high-impact property tours in the Bay Area.

 

New Build from BioMed Realty & Studios Architecture

BioMed Realty & Studios Architecture - South San Francisco, CA

To document the premier life sciences experience in South San Francisco, I produced a cinematic walkthrough for BioMed Realty and Studios Architecture. This project focuses on the "campus lifestyle" integration, showcasing the high-end fitness centers and curated dining spaces designed to foster community. By highlighting the fluid connection between the professional labs and the vibrant social hubs, this video serves as a definitive marketing asset for a world-class workspace. For developers and architects in the Bay Area, this shoot provides a professional benchmark for capturing the modern, amenity-driven commercial environment.

 

Production Facility Tour

Upside Foods - Emeryville, CA

 

Air Handler Crane Pick

Dome Construction - 360 Spear St, San Francisco

To document the high-stakes logistics of a downtown San Francisco build, I produced a cinematic record of a major crane lift for Dome Construction on Spear Street. This project utilized aerial cinematography, 4K ground footage, and dynamic timelapses to tell the story of a complex roof-top mechanical installation. By capturing the precision required to place new air handler units and heavy equipment in a dense urban environment, the film highlights the technical mastery and coordination of the Dome team. For Bay Area general contractors, this video serves as a definitive portfolio piece that showcases the execution of high-risk infrastructure upgrades with total clarity.