Hi, I’m Michael.

I make videos and I’m excited to share my work with you. I write, shoot, direct, edit and design motion graphics—often doing all five tasks on the same project.

Check out my TL;DR reel just to the right of this text to see some samples of my work. Below, you’ll find a few full length samples. Thanks.

 

Michael Degnan Reel 2021

Your Phone is Disgusting

Have you ever wondered just how many germs are on your phone? I have—and I decided to do a little science to find out more.

Don’t Upgrade Your Phone!

Do the planet a favor and get off the annual phone upgrade plan! Keeping electronics around an extra year (or more) can do a lot to help the environment.

Meet The Future of Watchmaking

I traveled to Seattle, Washington to visit the North Seattle Watch Technology Institute, one of just three Rolex-accredited watchmaking schools in the country.

The All-New iFixit Android App

Now, you can create your own iFixit guide using your Android device. Just point and shoot your photos, write (or dictate!) the instructions, and then publish your guide.

iPhone Fix Kit Pre Roll

iFixit’s iPhone fix kits have everything you’ll need to replace the battery or screen on your iPhone.

DMCA on the Farm

Software locks effect more people than you might think. John Deere prevented tractor owners from repairing their own vehicles using software locks, so we went to talk with farmers to find out how this policy effects their bottom line.

Dozuki - Visual Is Better

Instructions can be confusing and difficult to read but they don’t have to be. Dozuki is an online platform that allows you to create dynamic step-by-step guides that are clean, easy to use, and totally editable.

iFixit’s Pro Tech Toolkit

The Pro Tech toolkit is iFixit’s most popular kits, and for good reason. Filled with every imaginable tool, this kit will make sure you have everything you’ll need for your next repair.

Oura Ring Teardown

Wearables are always amazing at packing a ton of tech into incredibly tight spaces, but the Oura Ring blew my mind! This is more of a demolition than an orderly teardown but it is one of my favorites.

Meet the Kids Who Can Fix Your Phone

Students at a New York City School are not only learning how to fix their own devices, they're also teaching other students to do the same! Inspired by the London-based Restart Project, the Restart Center is a student-led repair tutoring center that teaches students how to repair their damaged devices.

The M1 iPad Teardown

One of the most interesting teardown videos I’ve worked on. We don’t usually dive this deep into a device but the full display teardown was super fascinating.

A Place Where Anything Can Be Fixed

The Repair Cafe in Palo Alto is a community event that brings together repair experts and anyone who has things that need fixing. It’s an amazing event that educates people on just how easy it is to fix devices, while keeping e-waste out of landfills.