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Webinar Production Services | History Colorado PAAC Lecture Series
A ten-part educational lecture series produced for long-term digital access and continuing education credit. Multi-camera production, intentional lighting, and institutional-ready delivery.

Rui Pinho
Feb 223 min read


Museum Digital Programming During Renovation: From Closed Doors to Public Impact
When The Barnum Museum closed for long-term restoration after severe storm damage, documentation and digital programming became essential tools for staying visible, accessible, and mission-driven. This case study outlines how documentary filmmaking, short-form series, public events, and press coverage supported the Museum’s public presence during recovery.

Rui Pinho
Feb 163 min read


Oral History Video Services and the Work Worth Preserving in Small Historical Organizations
Historical knowledge is fragile when it lives only in memory. This post explains how oral history video services turn conversations into structured documentation that stays usable for museums and historical organizations.

Rui Pinho
Nov 22, 20252 min read


Bridgeport Smokestack: Documenting a Landmark Before Demolition
Aerial documentation of the Bridgeport smokestack before demolition, preserving visual context of a waterfront landmark during transition.

Rui Pinho
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Barnum Museum Documentary Screening: A Night at the Bijou Theatre
A recap of the Bijou Theatre screening and Q&A for the Barnum Museum documentary, highlighting community support, Telly Award recognition, festival selection, and how cultural documentation gains momentum beyond the edit.

Rui Pinho
Oct 10, 20243 min read


Construction Progress Photos: A Usable Record for Preservation Projects
Progress documentation for preservation projects is more than construction photos. This article outlines a structured approach to aerial and ground documentation that supports reporting, grants, board communication, and long-term archival use.

Rui Pinho
Apr 21, 20233 min read


2022 Recap: Institutional Media and Documentation in Practice
A look back at 2022 projects supporting museums, foundations, and professional organizations through event coverage, oral history interviews, audio documentary work, and structured documentation.

Rui Pinho
Dec 23, 20224 min read


Documenting Industry Leadership: Hall of Fame Induction Films for the Wireless History Foundation
Documenting leadership for the Wireless History Foundation’s Hall of Fame gala, including multi-city interviews and induction films designed for both live presentation and long-term archival use.

Rui Pinho
Nov 18, 20213 min read


Barnum Museum Digital Programming: Staying Public While the Building Is Closed
A case study of how the Barnum Museum developed structured digital programming during extended closure, moving from livestream events to a repeatable interview series designed for long-term institutional use.

Rui Pinho
Nov 20, 20203 min read


Documenting COVID-19 Response While Your Doors Are Closed
In April 2020, museums and civic organizations were forced to close their doors. This post reflects on documenting COVID-19 response in real time and why preserving leadership decisions and operational changes matters for the long term.

Rui Pinho
Apr 9, 20203 min read


Drone Documentation in Connecticut: Four Practical Uses for Preservation and Documentation
How supplemental drone coverage can improve clarity, strengthen preservation proposals, and create a stronger baseline record for historic sites and public spaces.

Rui Pinho
Mar 30, 20203 min read


Peacock Alley Mural Project, Bridgeport
Aerial documentation of the 5,000-square-foot Peacock Alley mural in Downtown Bridgeport, captured in August 2019 for archival and historical reference.

Rui Pinho
Aug 23, 20192 min read


A Civic Landmark in Context: The World’s Tallest Uncle Sam
Aerial documentation of the World’s Tallest Uncle Sam in Danbury, Connecticut, preserving the landmark within its museum grounds, rail yard, and surrounding infrastructure.

Rui Pinho
Jul 30, 20192 min read


Documenting Forensic Facial Reconstruction: Bringing the Barnum Museum’s Mummy to life
A behind-the-scenes look at documenting the Barnum Museum’s forensic facial reconstruction workshop, showing how process documentation supports interpretation, education, and long-term institutional use.

Rui Pinho
Mar 29, 20193 min read


Stratford High School: Aerial Construction Documentation
Aerial documentation of Stratford High School during active demolition. This sequence captures phased structural removal and site conditions from a municipal-scale perspective.

Rui Pinho
Mar 3, 20192 min read
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