Travis Fukuda
Summary
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 16 Apprentice.
- San Francisco State University Graduate of the College of Liberal and Creative Arts Broadcast & Electronic Communication Program.
- I am seeking a career working in live production settings. My passion is for audio, live, and post production as I hold a variety of skills throughout these fields.
- I am a highly motivated self starter seeking opportunities to strengthen and improve my practical and theoretical knowledge within the A/V field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
IATSE LOCAL 16 Apprentice
Iatse Local 16
San Francisco, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Mixed audio for shows in ballrooms and breakouts, ensuring high-quality sound experience.
- A2 audio skills in wireless workbench, frequency and mic deployment.
- Proficient Yamaha user experience with DM-7, QL-5, CL-5, LS-9.
- Intermediate level skills in deployment of Freespeak, Arcadia, Helixnet for large scale productions.
- Provided customer service directly to clients, addressing inquiries and ensuring satisfaction.
A/V Engineer
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
San Francisco
11.2021 - Current
- Midas Venice 320 Analogue experience for shows and events
- Assisted with A1 audio responsibilities for live shows and events
- Video switcher experience for shows and events
- Wireless mic setup
- Gio lighting control operator for shows and events
- Event coordination across departments
Audio Engineer
1015 Folsom
San Francisco
10.2021 - Current
- A1, A2, Stagehand for events and productions.
- Monitoring levels throughout the evening
- Backline and equipment set up and strike.
- Power up and down sequence for sound system and booth monitors at beginning and end of event.
- Matrix control for various rooms via Ipad
A/V Engineer
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
San Francisco
10.2021 - Current
- A1 for shows and events
- Startup and shutdown procedure for audio devices
- Camera ops for shows and events
- Projection for shows and events
- Fast Fold screen set up and tear down
Stagehand
Z-Space Theater
San Francisco
08.2019 - Current
- Ensure all audio equipment calibrated and operational for each show under the supervision of the Technical Director.
- Assisted in stage and technical setup and breakdown for most performances.
- Light plot rigging and strike with a genie lift including data, power, addressing.
- FOH operations, A1 for shows and performances.
- Adhered to safety protocol in storing, loading and unloading set pieces and stage equipment.
- Remained alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Created script and cue sheets for execution of sound and lighting details throughout productions.
Cameraman & Editor
Archive Productions
San Francisco
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Internship at Archive Productions, a 501c3 non-profit which provides event packages for other non profit entities.
- Set up camera and lighting equipment to capture best possible video quality
- Regularly shot and edited packages for Archive Productions using various techniques, methods, including zoom, filters and lenses to capture scenes.
- Composed and framed each shot and applied technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters and camera settings.
- We use Adobe Premiere Elements, although the majority of my editing experience has been with using Premiere Pro.
- Experience using Adobe After Effects to clean up sound and video issues.
A/V Engineer
111 Minna Gallery
San Francisco
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Setting up the sound board and/or DJ booth for performances and conferences, general control of dual room system playback balanced between events and bar atmosphere. Responsible for ensuring the conferences and event sound does not interfere with bar patrons via room matrices.
- Projector calibration, screen set up, and Powerpoint Operation for conferences.
- Implementation of Audio / Video solutions for parties, team building exercises, corporate events, and beyond.
Stagehand
College of Liberal & Creative Arts, SFSU
San Francisco
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Recording concerts in various halls.
- Live sound for events.
- Some experience using Dante Wireless Protocol.
- Box Office Management techniques.
Radio Host
College of Liberal and Creative Arts, SFSU
San Francisco
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Hosted a live radio show with two other personalities discussing a number of on going current events on the topics of gun control, slavery, political reform, and labor power curated live each week.
- Recorded each show live and curated content via Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/wardensnorthwest/?hl=en)
- Topics were selected prior to show and free form discussions followed for each show around an hour to an hour and a half.
- Showcasing local musicians and entertainers and discussing their views on the political landscape.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting Electronic Communication Arts
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CAAssociates Degree - Studio Recording Arts
Foothill College
Los Altos, CASkills
- Operational experience with Yamaha QL-5, CL-5, DM-7, DM-3, Digico S21, Allen and Heath SQ and QU series I have spent time operating on all of the above boards ranging from the production of college news broadcasts, to conferences, to musicals, dance troupes, and bands
- A1 FOH Operator for a number of live productions, corporate theaters, corporate breakouts, corporate general sessions, in addition to theatre experience mixing bands and dance troupes
- A2 Mic Technician for a number of live theatre and conference productions
- L2 Lighting tech Experience hanging lights in reference to designed show plot and running power and data
- L2 Lighting Board Ops for a number of live productions
- Live camera operations for a number of events in San Francisco including events from GAPA Mens Choir, Vets In Tech, Strut, The Academy of Friends Fundraiser
- Backline experience for DJs and live bands
- Neve Custom 75 Inline console experience
- Patch bay experience
- Proficient in signal flow
- Unreal Engine and Fmod experience for the implementation of video game audio
- Radio Host - I ran my own radio show doing everything from topic discussions to the technical aspects, including recording the audio of each show live
- Adobe Premiere Pro editing experience
- Excellent Customer Service communication
- Social Media Marketing strategies and outreach
Timeline
IATSE LOCAL 16 Apprentice
Iatse Local 16
05.2022 - Current
A/V Engineer
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
11.2021 - Current
Audio Engineer
1015 Folsom
10.2021 - Current
A/V Engineer
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
10.2021 - Current
Stagehand
Z-Space Theater
08.2019 - Current
Cameraman & Editor
Archive Productions
02.2019 - 09.2019
A/V Engineer
111 Minna Gallery
09.2018 - 09.2019
Stagehand
College of Liberal & Creative Arts, SFSU
02.2018 - 02.2019
Radio Host
College of Liberal and Creative Arts, SFSU
01.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting Electronic Communication Arts
San Francisco State University
Associates Degree - Studio Recording Arts
Foothill College