AnachroCon Steampunk Convention

A feature on AnachroCon, Atlanta's yearly alternate-history and steampunk convention. This segment was featured on Public Broadcasting Atlanta's Emmy-nominated and Telly-winning magazine program "This is Atlanta."
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[@galliantgames]

There are still so many people out there who have never heard of Steampunk and I think this is a great video to direct them to. Nice work! #steampunkhistory

[@elanreally3522]

Man, I'm 57 and LOVE Steam Punk. I like this video because it further defines the concept of steampunk and it gives it a formal footing on what the genre is all about. I came across this movement in furniture design. And I don't care. I DO NOT CARE when I get criticized for putting a steampunk element or bent on my designs. I just tell people they don't have any taste if they can't appreciate the beauty of the simplicity yet intricacies and subtleties of the designs. This movement has actually made me much more secure in what I modify or create and really, REALLY, I don't care if they buy my stuff or not. I actually don't even like selling it. I rather keep it for me. Furthermore, I enjoy Japanese design, arts and crafts, etc., and they also have a strong culture of this steampunk movement I adore so much. Thank You for the video, gave it a Huge Thumbs Up and Subscribed.

[@Izzy8u]

ive been missing out. Definitely going to one of these soon. Thanks for the upload

[@UniCorn-bp1ht]

I love steampunk with a passion xD

[@guildwarsSNOW]

the funny thing is that most electricity used in the world today is generated using the steam turbine invented by Charles Parsons. So the majority of the electricity that we use is generated through steam power. Besides, Tesla, Swan, Parsons, and just about everyone else involved with the commercialisation of electricity and lightbulbs were living in the Victorian era.

[@Blenzo480]

I got outside to do live action roll play all the time! My mom even gave me a key to the house because i go outside so much and she is not always there to let me in.

[@koruleigh978]

Haha, LOVE the medieval Batman costume at 1:20 and the steampunk chainsaw at 1:25 (real time: 1:27). BEASTLY take on Boba Fett at 6:40 (real time: 6:43)! Very entertaining video to watch and great cosplays to see.

[@steampoweredpirate]

Cool video on steampunk, saw the Contraptions and my fav band Frenchy and the Punk there. whne is the next one??!!

[@samconbeat5367]

BLAST! I wanted to be there so bad!

[@jefferywiles2152]

Enchantment under the sea banner bttf! I love those movies

[@PorkPioneer]

I like steampunk and I love the Black Keys so when Psychotic Girl came on I had the biggest fangasm

[@ItalianDude000]

that looks so much fun

[@djlocman3]

Yes it does, nuclear reactors heat up water, turning to steam, which causes turbines to spin, generating power.

[@meatshackles]

@William Bishop well seeing as how you need hot water to evaporate to make... Steam... I would assume there's hot water and plumbing

[@Tuilelen]

I'm Cuban and I love steampunk

[@Night4ce]

WOOT! Thats me at 2:09 with my arm cannon!

[@Night4ce]

@Night4ce1 and at 6:58 with Matt and his interesting device. Funny my light bulb idea worked... and didn't kill us! XD

[@Marauder1981]

4:09 its the lama song omg!

[@lynxminx4]

They figured out a way to feature my violin without featuring me! :D

[@GodzillaandGigan]

"Wow, I was into this from pretty early on" That guy was a Hipster.

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

Well, I'm 60.. and I love Steampunk... I hope I never grow up..

[@MrBettercheater]

I wish I could like twice

[@guildwarsSNOW]

Edison basically repeated the work of Joseph Swan... so he can't even be credited for modifying the bulb into the "more common versions". I am not sure why the video makes reference to Edison and Tesla because both lived in the Victorian era... as did Charles Parsons who invented a practical steam turbine for the generation of electricity... the majority of all electricity in the world is still generated through his steam turbine design... so electricity is very much part of Steampunk.

[@space.spoon28]

this has bioshock infinite written all over it

[@btryhard7]

i will go to one of these one day with my goggles :D are there any in england?

[@AlanVonGoodleef]

Steampunk is great

[@Allestest3r]

Steampunk is cool.

[@denasewell]

In my minds eye there is room in a Steampunk Universe for Tesla !I think the thing that has caused the most conflict that set us on a bad course and will ultimately be man kinds down fall is The Use of oil and the combustion Engine.I imagine a world where steam technology propelled us forward as well as Nikola Tesla's inventions and technology ..I wish Morgan Stanley ..The Chase Family ,The Rockafellars would have no power if it were not for oil..and we would have a better world !

[@Cybertronic72388]

Wow! did you see 4:26?!

[@Lenniett29]

Love her look at 3:48

[@CascadiaStronk]

... Yeah, im convinced. Im becoming a steam punk

[@McMaytM]

I like steampunk because it looks so... Futuristic but old fashioned. I'm modding a nerf gun and its turning out well. :D

[@mpye67]

What the name of the song starting at 4:30???

[@MrPanda7426]

Well that's a question with no definite answer. I imagine not many are into it, but that's not to say NONE of them are.

[@metrotek5]

@Izzy8u . . . Same here.

[@BrysonShuman]

2:35 anyone notice the backdrop of the stage. BTF

[@crypter27]

Whats the name of that site?

[@johnjackobjinglehimarschmi2968]

K. Why is there electricity. Second why do people have card board weapons. Third why can't people make a practical devise with 19 th century tech.

[@morca2414]

+johnjackob jinglehimarschmit Device

[@danielleangel158]

What are they doing with the lightbulb at 7:03? Sorry if I sound stupid :3...

[@pikkkkaro]

Cinder No! Science! :D

[@morca2414]

+Cinder No! Using static electricity to power a lightbulb

[@pikkkkaro]

errr... Science!!!

[@morca2414]

*takes down comment* Yeah! Err.. Science!

[@matthewbartke4424]

0:39 Our society does run on steam. What do you think Coal and Nuclear Power Plants do? They heat up water to spin a turbine AKA steam.

[@TheRealJimW]

Want to see more Steampunk goodness visit RemnantNeedsYou

[@mrpayne1708]

Well.......sign me up........ that is if my ... 'thing' goes well

[@TheLocalForecast]

There are actually porno/adult conventions believe it or not

[@AMHAPPY]

I'll make you custom guitars.

[@theskellingtonhouseofwestbend]

neat.....

[@drewdudy]

4:26

[@lewisgray4202]

The mechanical style is so cool but the music and theatre side of it is just cringe

[@lukebaldwin4502]

steampunk death pool. haha mad!

[@ltlocus]

cool but kind of funny they are all old

[@Yululu7]

Theres a CON for everything now adays...

[@strpk799]

Yoran Hier kijk jou ''watch'' op 4:04!!!!!

[@twobluehorses]

I want to like steam punk but most of it has to do with women wearing underwear as outerwear and people gluing gears on things and thinking it's "alternate history."

[@Chownz]

A band that uses electricity!! Irony or what! Steampunk didn't become popular until the mid-90's partly thanks to Japanese anime that made Steampunk popular, and european writers like Jules Verne were fazed out by technology. Though old farts like me still live in fantasy and what if's, only to be hijacked by geeks and posers!!

[@AlanVonGoodleef]

why don't all you haters just hit the don't like button...we don't want too read your comments.

[@TeslaLightningSeeds]

Tesla.........

[@UpperCrustthe3rd]

lol

[@Guitarzan502]

O really what about porn con

[@xXLikeAbosSXx09]

no such thing as a white thing. im black and i would definitely try this out

[@Blenzo480]

None of this is steampunk.

[@MrBettercheater]

lol