Author: Brandon Damon
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Pura Vida Adventures: Exploring Playa Grande & Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Costa Rica has been on my list for a while, and this trip to Playa Grande and Tamarindo did not disappoint. As a filmmaker and traveler, I always look for the perfect blend of adventure, culture, and those cinematic moments that make a trip unforgettable. This one had it all—stunning beaches, hidden waterfalls, incredible food,…
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Behind the Lens: Capturing the Detroit Boat Show 2025
The Dockman and I hit the Detroit Boat Show 2025 at Huntington Place, ready to capture the best innovations, expert insights, and behind-the-scenes action in the world of docks, boat lifts, and marine construction. With so many industry leaders under one roof, it was a nonstop day of filming, interviewing, and uncovering what’s new in…
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Craft Over Clout: Creating a Marketing Reel for Phat Kat’s Smokestack
Sometimes the best marketing pieces don’t start in a boardroom — they start in real life. While working on a recent project that briefly connected Detroit and overseas talent, I had the opportunity to create something focused and strategic right here at home: a product-driven marketing reel for Phat Kat and his Smokestack smoking accessory.…
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BC Bubbleman, Welcome to Michigan
When you work in film long enough, certain projects just feel historic while you’re shooting them. This was one of those. I had the opportunity to produce and edit a major announcement for Rollganic Gardens—introducing their new public partnership with none other than BC Bubbleman himself, Marcus, alongside Michigan’s own renowned hash processor Papa Sift.…
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Early Finishing Genetics & Real-World Results
Filming the Mendo Twenty20 Testimonial with Rollganic Gardens One of the most valuable parts of working in this industry isn’t just pressing record — it’s learning the craft behind the craft. I met Adam from Mendo Twenty20 through my guys Rollganic Gardens — Alex, Jason, and Randall. They’ve been running Adam’s genetics in their Michigan…
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Christmas In the Ville Fowlerville Parade Highlight
Christmas in the Ville 2024 video highlight: Every year, I bundle up, grab my camera, and chase down Pete Black Plumbing’s float through the cold streets of downtown Fowlerville Michigan for the annual Christmas in the Ville parade. As a videographer, capturing the energy, warmth, and excitement of this event—despite the freezing temperatures—is a challenge…