Test Your Fate: Documentation

In order to document the pinball machine photographs and videos have been taken to showcase the design and functionality of the machine. This was a very difficult process due to the size of the machine and space available to shoot in, making it difficult to get full shots of the machine. The close-up shots showing the details within work really well, however there is some glare/reflection off the perspex. It was also very difficult to film the machine due to the space available as it needed to be played and shot at the same time. This lead to placing the camera at the bottom of the machine so it appeared as though the machine was playing itself, however this only gave a limited view. It would have been better to get an aerial shot of the machine being played however this wasn't possible to the size and limited equipment/space available. Despite this the documentation outcomes achieved showcase the pinball machine effectively with more professional equipment being needed for videography in the future. The video files created showcase the basic functions of the pinball machine, as the machine appears to be playing itself. Arcade music has been implemented to demonstrate how sound will be incorporated into the machine in future, as a speaker will be used to play arcade music, as the machine itself already makes the sound of a pinball machine as the ball bounces around.