TRAVIS

HUEK
2210 Seminary Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (202) 277-3508 travishucek@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Graduation in Fall 2016
with a Focus in Digital Media & Visual Communication



GPA: 4.0

Relevant Course Work: Documentary Theory and Practice; Communication and Digital Imaging; Editing: Creating Meaning in
Digital Media; Visual Communication: Filmmaking and Directing; Sound, Lighting and Cinematography in
Digital Visual Communication; Communication and Digital Media: Theory and Practice; Advanced Digital Imagining.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DCTV- Washington, District of Columbia

Production Intern January 2016-Present
Pitch documentary proposals for television program District Buzz. Proposals that are green-lit for production are later
broadcasted on Comcast, Verizon, and RCN channels.
Create production plans and two-column story tables, which also require: research, cold calling, and securing talent for
production.
Operate television grade studio and field equipment during production shoots, which include but are not limited to: camera
pedestals, tripods, shoulder rigs, DSLRs, LED and florescent lighting, audio recorders, and vector scope/waveform monitors.
Create and edit roll-outs, promos, and digital effects under tight deadlines for DCTV television programs, using Adobe
Creative Suit: Premier Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, and Audition.
Design DCTV program studio sets for both technical and aesthetic atmosphere using three-point studio lighting.
Assist Directors in control room with rundown of production: mix audio sources, switch camera shots, graphics, and roll-ins.

Travis Hucek, LLC Silver Spring, MD
Freelance Cinematographer & Drone Operator October 2014-Present
Remotely operate DJI Phantom camera drone to capture establishing aerial and tracking shots at wedding ceremonies.
Operate Glidecam at weddings for seamless gliding shots through bridal aisles and on the dance floor.
Compose and capture both observational and poetic style documentary shots at wedding receptions with DSLRs.
Footage is used in post-production for wedding highlight videos that are provided to the client. I have delivered quality
content for over 20 weddings.

Montgomery College Communications & Performing Arts Center - Silver Spring, MD

Assistant Stage Manager September 2013-November 2014
Assisted the stage manager in production meetings, running rehearsals, clerical organization, and ensuring smooth execution
of the performances, which include: taping-out floor plan, calling lines, pulling rehearsal props and furniture, notate blocking
and preparing cue sheet, contacting actors, running the deck, and delegating tasks during strike of the set.

KEY SKILLS

Cameras: Canon 5D Mark III, Canon C100/300, Sony Alpha a7R II, Panasonic GH4, GoPro HERO3+
Drones & Stabilizers: DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI Ronin-M, Typhoon q500, Glidecam HD-2000
Editing Software: Adobe Premier Pro / After Effects / Audition / Photoshop / Bridge, Final Cut Pro
Systems: Mac OS, Microsoft
Other: Certified Studio Technician, Bilingual in English and Spanish

FILMOGRAPHY
Holistic Grounds
Bicycle Brave
LEVART
Centurion Project
Laugh But Not Least
Studio 901
PAYNE *Selected for Atlas Film Festival
*Selected for UMD Film Festival
#RedWhiteBlue22
STUBS
Pop Funk Choreography

2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2015

Cinematographer / Editor
Cinematographer / Editor
Cinematographer / Editor
Editor
Editor
Editor
Cinematographer / Editor

Documentary short film

Documentary short film
Experimental short film
TV Series
TV Series
TV Series
Documentary short film

Travis Hucek
DCTV Network
Travis Hucek
DCTV Network
DCTV Network
DCTV Network
Travis Hucek

2015
2015
2014

Editor
Cinematographer
Camera Operator

Commercial
Short film
Music Video

Operation Second Chance, Inc.

Da/Nu Productions
Rimas Films