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2023-12-24 20:33:12 +0000 UTC View Post
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Food Science Report (1974)
The Science of Food is On The March in this 16mm film from my collection that is definitely making its last stand here. Pretty much only pink left, but as usual I transferred this reel with my own Telecine and took out as much of the magenta as I could. Enjoy!
2023-12-23 14:09:58 +0000 UTC View PostVisual Perception In Driving (1978)
Another 16mm film from my collection that has some 70's high tech in it! As usual I transferred this reel with my own Telecine and corrected as best I could. Enjoy!
2023-12-22 14:04:32 +0000 UTC View PostA Career In Aviation (1974)
Another 16mm film from my collection in a series about careers that was made for high school students, but this one made in Philly! As usual I transferred this reel with my own Telecine and corrected as best I could. Enjoy!
2023-12-21 14:29:27 +0000 UTC View PostMattel's Worst Toy Of 1974 - Lady Spinwelder
Really just a way to squeeze some extra units out of the production of Spinwelder tools, this is really not hitting the mark by a long shot. Welcome to being a Girl in the 70's! Enjoy!
2023-12-18 23:43:58 +0000 UTC View PostWhy Study Mathematics? (1960)
This glorious Kodachrome 16mm film from my collection is made in the 'Mr. Bungle" style and shows a slice of life in LA in 1960. What I get from this one is that you really want the Dr. Pepper. As usual I transferred this reel with my own Telecine with no color correction needed. Enjoy!
2023-12-18 14:47:15 +0000 UTC View Post1964 IEE Display Catalog!
Another valuable resource that lets us look right into the actual catalog of IEE projection displays and even the BINA-View! Can you guess what these things would cost in today dollars? Enjoy!
2023-12-17 00:30:50 +0000 UTC View PostP511 High Performance AC Amplifier
From the Vault to the Bench - a close look at a precision amplifier for use with EKG's and other bio level electric signal recorders. Enjoy!
2023-12-14 00:48:54 +0000 UTC View PostRadio Broadcasting (1947)
Another 16mm reel from my collection - Although this film is from 1947 it might seem stylistically more at home in the 1930's. As usual I transferred this reel with my own Telecine. Enjoy!
2023-12-08 21:42:11 +0000 UTC View Post1974 Dialight Digital Display Catalog!
A follow up to my recent video about the first big LED displays - now we have all the data! So, please enjoy the December 1974 Dialight Readout Selector Guide!
2023-12-07 23:29:25 +0000 UTC View Post1975 GE Clock With A Display Twist
Another addition to the series of unusual digital displays, this General Electric bedside clock has its feet set in two different worlds. Lets take a closer look... and Enjoy!
2023-12-04 21:53:40 +0000 UTC View PostWondergram (1978)
Saturday Morning Cartoons like this 16mm film from my own collection tried in vain to get American kids to abandon their pints, pounds, and °F and love the metric system. You'll pry my yardstick out of my cold dead hand!!!!! As usual I transferred this reel with my Telecine and adjusted as much as is possible...
2023-12-03 18:47:25 +0000 UTC View PostStrangely Rare Fossil LED Watch Restoration
A short little show and tell video became a full length project in this one. Basically two videos for the price of one! When you think it's all over, wait a little longer.... and Enjoy!
2023-12-03 00:25:32 +0000 UTC View PostThe First Big LED Displays! 1975 Dialco 7-Segment
I have never encountered anything like this so early. In the incandescent, VFD, and Panaplex era of large bright displays this upstart module is using bright light emitting diodes? And they're not microscopic? Yes! A real rare find, and I go all-in to get this running and demo it for you. Enj...
2023-11-27 01:55:56 +0000 UTC View PostThe Multiverse Of Bands And Music Rant
From my FransGiving livestream, I talk about some of the music that plays in my personal playlists, talk about bands that have many names, and go off on a rant that shows just how old and crotchety I have become. Enjoy!
2023-11-26 02:36:51 +0000 UTC View PostVisiting Boeing's New Space Exhibit
I finally got a chance to take a look at the new Wondrous Space exhibit that was recently opened at the Franklin Institute here in Philadelphia. It cost a bundle to create, takes up much of two floors, and is intended for the kids, but if you're an adult this extravaganza might not contain the kinds of things you wo...
2023-11-26 01:46:03 +0000 UTC View PostScience News!
An edit from the 3-hour FranGiving livestream with the news segments. AI on the horizon, intergalactic jets of deadly gamma rays, remembering astronauts, an awesome turkey in New Jersey, and more. Enjoy!
2023-11-25 00:22:02 +0000 UTC View PostFransGiving!
Today is the day - starting at noon eastern time and going till whenever...
2023-11-23 15:49:42 +0000 UTC View PostViewer Mail!
It has been a while since I did a Viewer Mail, so here we go...
2023-11-21 22:12:53 +0000 UTC View PostFranLab Live: FransGiving!
My first Patreon Only Livestream Event! Hang out, get some pie, and relax as I take questions from all of you, my Patrons, and give my thanks for all you have done in keeping FranLab on the air for all these many years.
2023-11-19 22:13:06 +0000 UTC View PostEnergy For Success (1978)
Ted Turner makes an appearance in this 16mm reel from my collection, where he shows us how awesome he is at sailing and wearing large ties. Others throw in on how they succeed too. As usual I transferred this reel with my own Telecine and corrected for the missing cyan layer. Enjoy!
2023-11-12 22:25:18 +0000 UTC View PostBeatles Unboxing (And How!)
Overkill on all accounts. Enjoy!
2023-11-11 22:59:33 +0000 UTC View PostNASA Solar Observatory (1962)
From my archive... This film has lost its blue, but not its zeal. Enjoy!
2023-11-11 14:12:40 +0000 UTC View PostThe Bicentennial (1976)
A short 16mm reel of PSA's from ARBA about the Bicentennial in 1976 from my collection. Enjoy!
2023-11-10 18:29:59 +0000 UTC View PostClosed Mondays
From my archive, just for the Patrons. Enjoy!
2023-11-10 02:39:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe Great Experiment - A Completely Crowdsourced Channel
New times require New Tiers! All future live streams will be done here exclusively with all of you FranLab Patrons invited to attend. The VIP List of my 100 all time Top Patrons for Zoom hangouts is compiled and when we do the first one I will be putting out those special invites by email.
2023-11-07 00:53:23 +0000 UTC View Post
The BINA-View Movie!
Finally in one place the demonstration and repair of the only known surviving BINA-View interference display. Stay till the end for the animated crawl, showing what a bank of these displays would look and sound like. Enjoy!
2023-10-28 14:16:35 +0000 UTC View PostThe Soviet Sputnik Model Project
Finally Comrades! Glorious Five Year Project can be told! Here I combine all the videos from the project to reproduce my own version of a Soviet Sputnik museum model from 1957. Enjoy!
2023-10-27 19:48:56 +0000 UTC View PostThe Wanamaker Organ Movie
Finally a feature length compilation of everything that you want to know about the incredible Wanamaker Organ, both inside and out. Details details details! From the minutia of exactly how the organ works, to the inside of the mighty Console, a visit to the very loud Blower Room, the intricate snaking crawl sp...
2023-10-26 12:26:59 +0000 UTC View Post