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Quoted from TG:Is that poster back lit or side lit?
The Return of the Jedi? That poster is backlit using a light diffuser panel, like all my frames.
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Quoted from midcoastsurf:The Return of the Jedi? That poster is backlit using a light diffuser panel, like all my frames.
Yes. I just thought that since it was a poster and not a translight, and especially being double side printed that back lighting wouldn't work. How does the image on the back side not show through? Does back lighting like this work for all posters? TIA.
Todd
Quoted from TG:Yes. I just thought that since it was a poster and not a translight, and especially being double side printed that back lighting wouldn't work. How does the image on the back side not show through? Does back lighting like this work for all posters? TIA.
Todd
I have tried regular posters printed on paper and they tend to be washed out when lit up because the ink isn't laid down heavy enough (especially blacks) and the substrate isn't meant to be backlit.
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You can back light any poster, as Brad said; but normal posters will be washed out. A double sided poster is different in that the backside isn't white like normal ones, but the image reversed printed on the back as well. They're printed specifically to be lit. It's what you see in movie theaters.
I pulled this info off another site that explains them a bit:
The single-sided posters have printing only on the front side with a white backside, while double-sided posters have the same artwork on the front and backside. The artwork on the back is reversed (in lighter shading). Double-sided posters are normally printed on a thicker paper than are the single-sided version. These posters are displayed in "light boxes". Because of the reverse artwork on the back, the double-sided printing gives a more life-like look to the poster when a light is placed behind it.
The doubled-sided poster is the result of a very expensive printing process which involves running the initial negative through at normal color intensity. The poster is then reversed and run back through the presses at a reduced color indensity, such as 30% to 40% of the initial color. This is why the artwork on the front is more colorful and detailed than the reverse print on the back.
Here’s a short video I made to help you dial in the right color or cool to warm white for your translite. RGBW LEDs really allow you to get the right setting for the colors on your translite. For example, darker colors like Star Wars look great with a cooler white while brighter colors like Deadpool look nice with a warm white.
Quoted from jellikit:Here is a picture of Fed's alternative TWD translite in a Lit Frame, it looks great![quoted image]
Awesome! Thanks for sharing Brad.
Hoping for a holiday special to try to soften the blow of buying 5 at once. I can't wait to see these lit up and on display!
Quoted from loren3233:Thanks Brad and I am looking forward to the next frame coming later this month after expo.
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Thanks for posting Loren! Bonus points for being the first to post a pic of KingPin in a Lit Frame.
My Beetlejuice #2 translite signing is authenticated. 
We are kind of camouflaged with the background, but got the photo. My wife accidentally made the Beetlejuice lit frame on display flash different colors and man ... did that make it pop and look 3D. That oopsie convinced me to buy it. I do have 4 other lit frames at home (white light only), full disclosure.
11002 (resized).jpegQuoted from Mudflaps:That’s awesome. I’d love to pick one of those up.
Come by today (Saturday) and grab one. I’ll be there starting at 10am.
Quoted from KingBW:My Beetlejuice #2 translite signing is authenticated. We are kind of camouflaged with the background, but got the photo. My wife accidentally made the Beetlejuice lit frame on display flash different colors and man ... did that make it pop and look 3D. That oopsie convinced me to buy it. I do have 4 other lit frames at home (white light only), full disclosure.[quoted image]
Thanks for posting! Now if I could just find someone to help me with that remote 
Warrington
Quoted from littlecammi:I like these frames but haven't yet figured out what image I would want to add to my game room.
That's me again back in post 196. Bought a Wonder Woman translite from Franchi at Expo that looks terrific in one of your Lit Frames!
Quoted from littlecammi:That's me again back in post 196. Bought a Wonder Woman translite from Franchi at Expo that looks terrific in one of your Lit Frames!
Glad to hear it! Great to see more art from Franchi coming out.
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Quoted from neverahighscore:All 3 up and dialed in! Looks so much better in person. Thanks again-will be ordering more!!!!!!
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Quoted from neverahighscore:All 3 up and dialed in! Looks so much better in person. Thanks again-will be ordering more!!!!!!
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Thanks for posting! I like how you hid the cords.
Quoted from Capn12:I haven’t got it permanently in place yet, but I had to post a photo of this beauty...[quoted image]
Thanks for posting! So many color backgrounds that look amazing with this art.
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Quoted from midcoastsurf:Thanks for posting! So many color backgrounds that look amazing with this art.
White on full, flashing through the colors every second or so sold me on this one. That effect probably wouldn't be that great with other art / translites, but really makes this one pop and gives it depth. Goes well with the theme. Try it.
Quoted from KingBW:White on full, flashing through the colors every second or so sold me on this one. That effect probably wouldn't be that great with other art / translites, but really makes this one pop and gives it depth. Goes well with the theme. Try it.
It helps when you know someone who can work that remote 
Quoted from midcoastsurf:It helps when you know someone who can work that remote
I don't let her work on the pinball machines, but she does test things pretty well.
Quoted from midcoastsurf:Thank you to all my existing and new customers who took the time to drop by and say hello. Means a lot to me.
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It was nice meeting you at the show. Time to step and now and buy a few.
Quoted from midcoastsurf:It helps when you know someone who can work that remote
Any chance you will be attending the Nashville Show Nov 8-10 and have a booth?
Quoted from jeffspinballpalace:Any chance you will be attending the Nashville Show Nov 8-10 and have a booth?
No plans for any show before TPF in March. I’ll be doing a holiday special with discount and giveaway. More to come. Shoot me a note if you wanna order now and we can work something out.
Have the following inventory ready to ship. Price includes shipping to the lower 48 states.
TNA translite w/ frame - $250
Superman ‘78 w/ frame - $340
Beetlejuice w/ frame - $340
Superman ‘78 and Beetlejuice are signed and numbered. 1 of only 25. I have a few left.
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Brad’s work is impeccable, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend buying from him. That TNA looks great along w all the others shown above.
Quoted from AstonEnthusiast:Absolutely love these frames! The lighting possibilities are deep and the build quality spot on. I attached a few random sized ones Brad created for me.
That game room is heaven on earth! Thanks for sharing!
Holiday Special!
$10 off any frame or translite + get 1 entry per item ordered to win a signed/numbered Christopher Franchi Superman ‘78
Translite. All prices include shipping to lower 48.
Stern LCD or DMD - $179 sale price
90’s WMS/Bally - $189 sale price
Superman ‘78 w/ frame - $330 sale price
Beetlejuice w/ frame - SOLD OUT
AFM alternate translite from Brian Allen - $130 sale price
TNA translite w/ frame - $250 sale price
Added over 4 years ago:TNA translites are currently sold out
AFM alternative translites from Brian Allen are incredible!
$309 w/ a frame (includes shipping to lower 48).
$130 for translite only
FAA3749D-8ACA-4437-B4C6-924B24120007 (resized).jpegQuoted from heni1977:I got me one coming my way for Star Trek. Signed by Steve, Only fitting that his signature should be in something as cool as him!!!
Ok, well close to as cool as him
YES! Look forward to seeing a pic!
Quoted from underlord:Just hung mine. Wow. Brad knows his shit to the Nth degree! Build and fit were spot on.
Only issue: need remote to power on and off?
Thanks for the kind words, Rick. Looks sweet! The remote control should have been in a little white box next to the larger white box the power supply was in. I sent you a PM.
Quoted from midcoastsurf:Thanks for the kind words, Rick. Looks sweet! The remote control should have been in a little white box next to the larger white box the power supply was in. I sent you a PM.
No, no. I HAVE the remote. Just mentioning no actual on/off button on the frame itself. That’s all.
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