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If Trees Could Scream

I know some people hate the Shorts - but I'm using the format strictly for yuks. 

https://youtube.com/shorts/v4...

What Does "Made In America" Really Mean???

Okay - I need to put a finer point on it.... but not too sharp.   

The MakerGear Difference - https:/...

OH NO!! MakerGear Goes Bust!

It's news today and a common tale.  More to come I am sure....

The Future Of MakerGear - https://m...

Oh, I Would Love To Stop talking About It!

But honestly who else is talking about it?  How many transpeople are  there in the realm of technology that are out and talking about this  stuff?  And if I don't use my voice a...

FranLab Live! Sonic Freakout Edition

Now every Saturday nite live at 6pm Eastern Time, USA.  Coming over after Big Clive?  Greetings!

https://youtu.be/xr...

Solving The Mystery Of The Maillardet Automaton

A two month long project that fulfills an 8 year long quest to know once  and for all what the original writing instrument was for the famous  Maillardet Automaton, which is housed at the...

You Want Me To Move To Your Town???

Every month the topic comes up in the chat or in the comments - people  keep asking me to move to their town.  I will - just answer me one  simple question.....

2022-06-19 19:25:07 +0000 UTC View Post

When The Fridge Bots Take Over

https://youtu.be/fb0M6iHPshY

Ending The Trans Sports Debate

A simple solution to transpeople competing in sports, and a mic drop -  but nothing changes the fact that the idea of any purity in sports is  just stupid to begin with.

2022-06-19 19:23:55 +0000 UTC View Post

Down Under (1970)

This Bobby Dazzler of a film is a thing of beauty and a joy forever!  A  vintage Pan AM 16mm reel about the mysterious land Down Under - Swingin'  'Stralia!  This go-go dancing,...

FranLab Live! Severe Sprocket Damage Edition

https://youtu.be/27uJB9jDTRY

Calories: Enough Is Enough! (1974)

Yea, they wouldn't show a film like this to kids today - but it is a  time capsule of American teen life in the early 1970's, with lots of  vintage foods.  Sure the films has turned ...

Apple (1970)

No - not THAT Apple - but a Bell Telephone film that is part DADA, part  Freakout, and part info-doc.  Definitely a strange one.... and this is  the stuff we used to see in elementar...

Crossroads Crash! (1965)

This 16mm film has lost its color, but not its message - keep your eyes  on the road!  Or else!   I transferred this reel with my Eiki Telecine,  so enjoy!

2022-06-18 01:34:23 +0000 UTC View Post

Replacing Typewriter Ribbon

I was changing out the ribbon in my 1964 Olympia SM-8 so I thought I might as well make a video about it.  Enjoy!

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Build Your Own Social Anxiety Toolkit

Building the skills to withstand complex social situations is not simple  or easy, but with a few simple tools you can get the initial armor you  need to get out there and begin getting t...

FranLab Live! Tinfoil Hat Edition

Every Saturday nite, live at 7pm Eastern Time, USA.

https://youtu.be/BFeS2Y46HEo

SONY© Owns© The© Universe©

Had to re-edit and re-upload this one due to typo in the original...  

Enjoy this 16mm film from my collection with all of the redacted audio  that SONY claims complete ownership of...

A Flying Saucer Over Philly???

Tin foil hat time!  

https://youtu.be/XdW97zA0dF0

How Philly Has A Party

Nothing but LOVE - even for the haters!  It's Philly Baby.

https://youtu.be/_kqsMEfr-kI

Saying What Needs To Be Said... Yet Again.

Here I go.... again.  Story of my life?  I would prefer it not be.  But so it is. Bill Maher gets it wrong - 2022-05-30 16:54:05 +0000 UTC View Post

Climate Change Or Nuclear War? Choose Your Apocalypse

https://youtu.be/3S-V7JYZaNg

Windows XP - Still Probably The Best

https://youtu.be/64GWSYIc0M8

Effective Writing Outlines - Computers (1973)

This classic 16mm Coronet film gives us an updated take on the previous  "Flannel Boards" film from 1958 but this time with synthesizers and  punch card data entry!  Lots of nostalgi...

Selling: The Power Of Confidence (1982)

This 16mm film has lost its color, but not its message - and that is to  never forget that we are all salespeople.  Life was very beige in the  early 80's!  Don't fool yourself-...

Space Exploration: A Team Effort (1972)

This really fantastic 16mm film stars John Young, who absolutely had the  best hair of all the Apollo Astronauts.  Lots of sexy John Young shots  in this one.  Many with pipe! &...

Science For The Space Age: Electric Current (1961)

This very pink and faded 16mm film is chuck full of interesting lab  set-ups and is still very informative and enjoyable.  Much correction  was required, as I show at the very end of...

Civil Defense: Heat Wave (1973)

Another 16mm film in the strange series made by American Civil Defense  in the early 1970's for various preparations for disasters of all kinds.   This reel is mostly pink and requir...

Civil Defense: Technological Failures (1973)

Another 16mm film in the strange series made by American Civil Defense  in the early 1970's for various preparations for disasters of all kinds.  Interestingly, the last bit of the reel i...

Civil Defense: Psychological Response (1975)

This 16mm film is one in a strange series made by American Civil Defense  in the early 1970's for various preparations for disasters of all  kinds.  I transferred this reel with &nbs...