Frank DeFreitas Holography | Allentown, PA | Phone: 610-770-0341 Christian 3D Photography ExhibitPublishing Notes:Updated 20 March 2013 Hologram Bible visitor flags from around the world. The Hologram Bible Project Has Reached: Algeria; Argentina; Australia; Austria; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Belgium; Belize; Bolivia; Bosnia; Botswana; Brazil; Burma; Cambodia; Canada; Chile; China; Costa Rica; Croatia; Cuba; Cyprus; Czech Republic; Denmark; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; El Salvador; Egypt; Estonia; Ethiopia; Finland; France; Germany; Georgia; Ghana; Greece; Guadeloupe; Guam; Honduras; Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Iran; Iraq; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Jamaica; Japan; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Kuwait; Kyrgyzstan; Laos; Latvia; Lebanon; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Madagascar; Malaysia; Maldives; Malta; Mexico; Namibia; Nepal; Netherlands; New Zealand; Nigeria; Norway; Omar; Pakistan; Peru; Poland; Portugal; Puerto Rico; Qatar; Romania; Russia; Rwanda; Saudi Arabia; Serbia; Slovakia; Slovania; Singapore; South Africa; South Korea; Sudan; Sweden; Switzerland; Syria; Taiwan; Tajikistan; Thailand; Tunisia; Trinidad and Tobago; Turkey; Uganda; Ukraine; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States (all 50 States); Vietnam; Yemen; Zimbabwe; AND MORE! Hologram of the Cross from holoworld.com on GodTube. ABOVE: This short video will show you how you can see a hologram from different sides, as if you were looking at the real object! Visiting Hours: By Appointment. Call: 610-770-0341 or Email. Cost: A voluntary donation of any amount is appreciated.  Close up detail of a diamond cross, 3D laser hologram. The diamonds sparkle, but the cross isn't there. It is made entirely of laser light. Reach for it, and your fingers grasp nothing. -- ABOUT THE EXHIBIT --  THE SHORT STORY: God in the Lab is a truly amazing exhibit documenting 150 years of Christian 3D photography. It includes everything from antique stereographs, to vintage lenticular prints, to modern three dimensional laser holograms. It is for all ages, and can be visited by appointment. It was curated by Frank DeFreitas, who manages the 20,000+ piece Antiquarian Holographica collection. There is truly no other exhibit like it in the world today.
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THE LONGER STORY: *WHY* is there a collection / exhibit of Christian 3D? With the increasing popularity of 3D photography, movies and television, there is a renewed interest in the history of 3D in general. Many people are very surprised to learn that 3D has been with us since the middle of the 1800's(!) *AND* Christian 3D photography, specifically, was the driving force in its acceptance and further development.   *WHEN* did Christian 3D photography begin? Christian 3D began right along with the earliest stereoscopic photography in the mid 19th century (1850's), with mainly glass plates and French tissue stereoviews. It continued through early stereoview cards (mid 19th through early 20th century), to the printing of mass repicated 3D lenticular images, and film-based imaging (mid 20th century). After seeing somewhat of a lull in production and interest in the latter half of the 20th century, it has emerged once again through today's latest technologies: digital, wide-screen HD televisions, electronic autostereoscopic hand held devices, and the most futuristic of them all: three-dimensional laser holograms.  Various 3D imaging technologies: From the earliest stereoscopic, to the latest in laser holographic recordings. I (Frank DeFreitas) work with, and collect, items related to the history of three-dimensional imaging, particularly the field of holography. My collection is called "Antiquarian Holographica". It contains over 20,000 historical items, and it has taken over 35 years to assemble. Both my wife and I work as a team with this aspect of the collection. *WHAT* will I see when I visit? In essence, you will see the history of Christian three dimensional photography and holography. These 3D historical photographic artifacts depict pieces and places of culture and activity described in the Bible, and in everyday living: from the earliest stereoscopic methods, to modern laser imaging. For over 150 years, they have inspired generations to expand their knowledge of God's Word and world.  Your Host, Frank DeFreitas, in the exhibit / lecture room.
Every piece of the collection is an original, not a reproduction. Some pieces are held in highly esteemed historical archives such as the Library of Congress, and the George Eastman House Library Archive.  See the world's smallest Lord's Prayer: Just a fraction of the width of a human hair. Made with lasers and stored as a hologram. The collection / exhibition room is in my private home, located in the downtown historic district of Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is a quick and easy drive from both the New York City and Philadelphia areas, as well as Scranton, Lancaster, Binghamton, Syracuse, Wilmington, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. "Minutes from Everywhere". *WHEN* can I visit the collection? Visitors are welcome by appointment (call 610-770-0341). Please try to give as much advanced notice as possible. I can make the collection available any day or evening, including weekends, providing that I do not have another prior engagement. I will spend about 20 or 30 minutes with you to learn about the various 3D images and the science & technology behind them. Please try to arrive on time for your time slot. Your day and time must be confirmed by me (Frank DeFreitas).  This beautiful vintage light bulb was a distant cousin to the eventual LASER. Gas discharge lamps contained low pressure gas, either neon or argon, or a mixture of the two. The light comes from an electric discharge between two electrodes, bombarding the gas atoms with electrons. In this photo, the two electrodes are in the shape of a cross. There is something for all ages to enjoy. I usually have a few holograms to hand out to the younger visitors. *WHAT* is the cost to visit? I give each visitor a personal tour of the collection, its history, and its science and technology. If you are able and wish to provide a token of your appreciation by making a voluntary donation -- or not -- that is entirely up to you. It is my pleasure to provide this service and historical display for you, my visitor. I do not sell anything.  Have a presentation at your church, school or home school group. Yes it can! You can host a mini version of the entire exhibition, including several 3D lenticular prints, laser holograms, microscope hologram Bible, and more. Great for the classroom, home school group, or church group. I can customize your presentation easily. It is educational and enjoyed by all ages. In the past 30 years, I have presented to tens of thousands of people with lasers and holography. Just contact me to discuss further. I'd love to meet you and your group! 
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Best Regards, Frank & Deb DeFreitas 610-770-0341  Visiting Hours: By Appointment. Call: 610-770-0341 or Email. Cost: A voluntary donation of any amount is appreciated. * This is a privately-owned residence, and a privately-owned collection. It receives no local, state or federal funding. I do not sell anything, so there is nothing to buy. I consider visitors as guests personally visiting my home and collection, not customers. There are six outdoor steps leading up to the first floor door. 
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