Documenting the Build from Demolition to Completion: Comprehensive Progress Media and Cinematic Marketing for Commercial Construction.
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.
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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.








