The name Brogan was a pen name I used when I published a few short stories in college. I also spent a few years doing renaissance fair and my preferred character was also named Brogan. To me, Brogan Video is a play of contrast and compromise. I use my technical and artistic skills to bring work with my clients and bring their ideas to life. Brogan is my mascot because it represents heedless enthusiasm and confidence.

Evernote-Camera-Micheal-in-a-kiltBefore I created Brogan Video, I was the co-owner of another videography company based in Southern California that I found with a college friend. After seven years of driving to L.A. several times a month, I got tired of it, and we decided to amicably part ways. So for the last six years, I’ve been working for and with my neighbors in the Greater Bay Area and the Tri-Valley.

I take great pride to call myself a small business and non-profit videographer. I have had the privilege to work on a very wide variety of projects, including commercials, technical videos, faith-based lecture series, mini-docs, and a feature film. While I like to work on projects of all sizes, I will always prefer a collaborative environment with other people. I studied theater arts at UC Irvine and the lessons I had learned from being on and behind stage inform my work daily.

I live now in Livermore with my wife and our rescue cats. My family has lived in Pleasanton since 1990. I enjoy hot tea, good movies, games, crafts, and art.

Most of all, I love what I do!

Quotes

"Thank you sooo much Michael! Amazing work!"
Jessica Kerns - So Eventful
"Thanks so much. Dude, you are a mad scientist."
Mikal Mekki - Team NuVision
I am speechless!!  You are amazing! Thank you so much for all your talented work.
Sonia and Felix
"Michael is a pleasure to work with and his passion for what he does really came out in the finished result. I couldn't be more pleased with is work."
Stevi and Brian
"I've met Michael at a shoot in Livermore and not only loved his professionalism, but also his ability to tell the story with his videos."
"Michael you did an amazing job brother!"
"Oh man, where do I start? Well I love Brogan Video because of the specifics and perfect precision quality that Michael makes."
Ivette and Lee
"All we can say is that Michael is awesome and will definitely refer his services out."
What made this experience so fun was that he would ask questions that you couldn't help but laugh at. He didn't make you nervous at all.
Expert on what he does.
"Michael is a fantastic videographer and an all-around good guy. He makes it very easy to do videos for business, whether it's a planned video shoot or filming a speaking engagement."
"His company went above and beyond my expectations."
"He is fantastic. A true professional as a business owner and a true artist in his craft."
"True professional and we highly recommend Michael and Brogan Video!"
"Michael just helped me with some videos for my business and I could not be more ecstatic with his work.   He made the entire process so easy and set us up for to have great videos from the moment...

What We Value

Sanctuary

The majority of people in front of my camera aren’t actors.  They are often uncomfortable, if not feeling anxiety, when they need to speak on camera or in front of a crowd.  The only way for someone to present themselves well and feel good about the final results, is if the person on camera is relaxed and confident.  They need to know that mistakes are just temporary steps to the final success.  Sanctuary, a peaceful and calm place is what I want to create with every client.

Fortitude

Shooting can be hard.  It is an exhausting exercise to challenge the body while continually testing the mind creatively.  Yet despite this, the only phrase I remember is my favorite, “there will never be another day like this.”  If I’m going to cover a once-in-a-lifetime event, I owe it to my clients to see it through.  Fortitude, is what I demand from my employees and myself.  Coffee helps though.

Inspiration

The best lesson I’ve learned talking to people on camera is to be quiet.  I’m a creative guy, I love jokes, and I love to tell stories but I am a professional listener.  What I love even more is to hear people tell their stories, offer their opinions, and sell their services.  My Inspiration is all the individuals I work with, I work for, or I work beside.