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NOTE: As of 10/16/2005 the DVDs are no longer available.  At this time I am not sure if I will resume creating them or not.  I know for sure it won't be at least until Fall 2006.

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These are DVDs I have created about different Pinball topics.  Each DVD is approximately 2 hours in length.  

Pinball Video List

bulletCabinet Painting: Fathom (Released)
bulletWilliams System-6 Speech Games (Released)
bulletPlayfield Swap: Fathom - Due Fall 2005
bulletFathom: Everything You Wanted To Know - Due Winter 2005
bulletPinball For Dummies - Due Spring 2006
bulletWilliams "Big Four" Bi-Level Games - Due Summer 2006

How to Order a Pinball Video

How to Determine the Type of DVD (+R or -R)

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Cabinet Painting: Fathom (Released)

NLA - As of 10/16/2005 this DVD is No Longer Available.

This video focuses painting a pinball cabinet - a trio of Fathom cabinets.  

If you've ever purchased a game that is in need of a cabinet repaint then this video is for you.  If you've ever NOT purchased a game because it needed a cabinet repaint then this video is for you.  If you're about to repaint your cabinet then this video is for you.  If you're just curious about what it takes to repaint a cabinet then this video is for you.

There is a lot of great pictures, video, and music contained on this 2 hour DVD.  This DVD contains a lot of valuable information on painting your pinball cabinet.  There are many excellent sites on the internet explaining how to paint your cabinet - this DVD shows you how to do it. There is almost 2 full hours of detail information dedicated to the single topic of painting your pinball cabinet.  

Some of the Chapters included on the DVD are:

bulletStencil Making - Creating Templates; Tracing Artwork; Cutting Out the Stencils; Products to Use
bulletCabinet Preparation - Cleaning & Sanding
bulletCabinet Painting - Paints; Tools; Actual Cabinet Painting video
bulletStencil Painting - Applying the Stencils; Actual Stencil Painting video; Removing the Stencils
bulletTools - All of the Tools used to create the stencils and paint the cabinet & stencils
bulletPaint Booth - Why you need a Paint Booth; Supplies needed; Actual video of building a Paint Booth

The audience for this video is for anyone who has painted or is about to paint their pinball cabinet.  Those who are just curious about the topic will also find this video educational and entertaining.  

NOTE: This DVD does not cover the topic of painting WEBBING on older Electro-mechanical pinball games. 

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Williams System-6 Speech Games (RELEASED)

NLA - As of 10/16/2005 this DVD is No Longer Available.

This video focuses on the 4 games created by Williams during 1979 & 1980 which contained SPEECH.  They are Gorgar, Firepower, Blackout and Alien Poker.  The video explores the incredible innovations that were implemented in these successful pinball games and how they propelled Williams to the head of its industry.  Each game is covered in a seperate segment.  Some of the areas covered on each game are:

bulletPeople - Designers, Engineers, Artists, Software Developers who were involved in the creation of the games
bulletArtwork - Playfield, Plastics, Backglass, Cabinet
bulletGame Play - Playfield Layout and Game Rules/Objectives
bulletInsider Info - nuggets of information about different aspects of the games
bulletHistory - What was going on in Society during that time frame and the impact on the Pinball industry
bulletThe 4 games are compared to each other in order to find out which game has the best...
bulletArtwork Package
bulletSpeech & Sound Package
bulletAttract Mode
bulletPlayfield Layout
bulletGame Play

The video contains rare footage of all 4 games side-by-side.  While its not unusual for someone to own one or two of these games, it is very rare for someone to own all four games, let alone share them with the public.  The author of the video couldn't possibly entertain everyone with an interest in one, two, three or even all four of these games so he did the next best thing by putting the games on a video for everyone to own.  Grab a piece of history by putting this video in your pinball media collection. 

See the 4 games compared side-by-side to help YOU determine which one you would like to add to your collection.  Make up your own mind about each one of these 4 games instead of forming an opinion based on third-party speculation.  

If you own, have owned or want to own one of these classic Williams pinball machines then you MUST OWN this video. 

If you're interested in possibly purchasing one of these games for your home then you MUST OWN this video  - it will help you decide which game is right for your home arcade and your personality.  

If you're a Classic Bally, Classic Stern or Gottlieb Sys1 fan then you MUST OWN this video to see how it explains why and how Williams dominated those manufacturers during 1979 & 1980.

If you're a Williams Sys4-7 fan then you MUST OWN this video to see how these 4 games (along with FLASH) helped propel Williams to the top of the Pinball industry.

If you love your Gorgar, Firepower, Blackout or Alien Poker pinball machine then you MUST OWN this video to see how your beloved game compares against its sibling and why it is such a great game.

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Playfield Swap: Fathom

NLS - As of 10/16/2005 this DVD is No Longer Scheduled to be made.

This video will focus on the techniques used to swap out an old Playfield for another one, in this case a brand new Fathom Playfield!   It will be 2 hours of in depth information about all the techniques necessary to successfully perform the complex task of swapping out a Playfield.  Some of the areas covered in the video will be:

bulletFathom Playfield Repro - detail view of the repro by Halifax Pinball and comparing it to the old, worn out playfield.
bulletBreakdown - How to successfully tear apart the current Playfield
bulletTop - Installing the primary parts to the top of the new Playfield
bulletWiring Harness - Installing the harness to the new Playfield
bulletBottom - Installing components to the bottom of the new Playfield
bulletTop - Installing the final parts to the top of the new Playfield
bulletTrouble Shooting - finding and fixing mistakes after the PF Swap
bulletTools - All of the Tools used to perform a Playfield Swap

The audience for this video is for anyone who wants to learn how to swap a Playfield or is about to embark on swapping out a playfield.  Anyone that has previously swapped out a playfield and wants to see how other people perform this task will find this interesting.  If you own a Fathom then you will want this video as it shows in depth coverage of the new Fathom Playfields that were created by Halifax Pinball. If you are interested in purchasing a Playfield Repro from Halifax Pinball then you will want this video so you can see the quality of their product and the amount of time and labor it takes to perform a playfield swap.

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Fathom: Everything You Wanted To Know

NLS - As of 10/16/2005 this DVD is No Longer Scheduled to be made.

This video will focus on the highly collectible game made by Bally in 1981 - FATHOM.  It will be 2 hours of in depth information about all aspects of the game.  Some of the areas covered on each game will be:

bulletArtwork - Playfield, Backglass, Cabinet
bulletGame Play - How-to-play and Game Rules/Objectives
bulletPeople - Designers, Engineers, Artists, Software Developers involved in the creation of the game
bulletCabinet Restoration - How to restore your Cabinet - including the Coin Door & Legs
bulletParts - Where to find the parts to restore your Fathom - including the Pop Bumper Caps & Drop Targets
bulletPlayfield Plastics - Revew of the Repros by PinballRescue & IPB
bulletBackglass - Status of Repros by Darrin at PhoenixArcade
bulletPlayfield - HalifaxPinball Playfield Repro
bulletInsider Info - nuggets of information from Industry insiders about different aspects of the game and all of the POLITICS involved during the creation of the game.
bulletHistory - Pinball & Video during the time frame along with Society in general and its impact on the industry.

The audience for this video is for anyone who owns, has owned or wants to own this classic Bally (BLY) pinball machine.

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Pinball For Dummies - A Beginner's Guide

NLS - As of 10/16/2005 this DVD is No Longer Scheduled to be made.

This video will focus on topics for people who are NOT pinball junkies.  This video will show them how to do some very easy maintenance without having to locate, coordinate and pay someone to perform very basic maintenance.  Some of the topics covered will be:

bulletHow to Find A Game - Newspapers and the Internet 
bulletHow To Buy A Game - What to look for in a game to determine if you're getting a good deal OR ripped off
bulletParts Of A Pinball Machine - Along with many other parts of the game, it teaches you about a Backbox, Cabinet, Playfield, Coin Door and Printed Circuit Boards.
bulletHow To Move A Game - If you're moving, taking the game in for service or picking up a game you just purchased.
bulletSimple Maintenance
bulletChanging Light Bulbs - How
bulletCleaning The Playfield - When, Why, How
bulletChanging The Playfield Rubbers - When, Why, How
bulletNew Pinballs - When, Why
bulletWhere To Find Manuals on Maintenance
bulletWhere To Purchase Parts - Locally and on the Internet
bulletPlaces On The Internet - Web Sites and Newsgroups
bulletWhere To Find Someone To Fix Your Game

The audience for this video is for people who are just getting into pinballs.  Someone looking to purchase a game OR owns a game or two OR has just purchase a game. 

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Williams "Big Four" Bi-Level Games

NLS - As of 10/16/2005 this DVD is No Longer Scheduled to be made.

This video will focus on the 4 Bi-Level games created by Williams during the early 1980s.  They are Black Knight, Jungle Lord, Pharoah and Solar Fire.  Basically, there will be an Introduction Chapter along with 30 minutes on each of the games.  Some of the areas covered on each game will be:

bulletArtwork - Playfield, Backglass, Cabinet
bulletGame Play - How-to-play and Game Rules/Objectives
bulletPeople - Designers, Engineers, Artists, Software Developers involved in the creation of the game
bulletInsider Info - nuggets of information from Industry insiders about different aspects of the game and all of the POLITICS involved during the creation of the game.
bulletHistory - Pinball & Video during the time frame along with Society in general and its impact on the industry.

The audience for this video is for anyone who owns, has owned or wants to own one of these classic & unique Williams (WMS) pinball machines.

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Order Information

NOTE: As of 10/16/2005 the DVDs are no longer available.  At this time I am not sure if I will resume creating them or not.  I know for sure it won't be at least until Fall 2006.

The videos only come on DVD.  Each DVD cost $10. This includes shipping and handling to the Continental US.  Alaska, Hawaii & other countries must pay $15.

To order a specific DVD, send me to the following information:

bulletCheck or Money Order for $10
bulletName of the DVD you want to purchase
bulletType of DVD (+R or -R) 
bulletGo here to determine what that means
bulletIf you do not specify a value then I will send you a -R
bulletYour Name
bulletYour Mailing Address
bulletYour EMAIL Address
bulletOnly used for corresponding w/you on status of your order

Send the information to:

bulletPinball DVD
bulletc/o Scott Farrar
bullet1423 Audubon Ave
bulletShepherdsville KY 40165

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Determine Type of DVD (+R or -R)

I have the ability to produce a DVD in one of two formats: +R & -R

Some DVD players can support only 1 of these formats.  To find out which format your DVD supports go to the DVD Player Compatiblity List website. 

On the front of your DVD you should find the name of your DVD such as APEX, JVC, PIONEER, SONY, etc.  You should also find the Model Number in the general area. 

bulletType in the name of your DVD player and hit the Search button.
bulletWhen the list returns, find the Model Number of your DVD player
bulletGo across the row to the columns that display DVD-R and DVD+R
bulletIf a value is black then your DVD supports that value.
bulletIf a value is black with a line drawn thru it then your DVD does not support that value.
bulletIf a row of values is greyed out then no one has reported on that DVD player. 

If your DVD Player values are greyed out then let me know that.  I will send you the default DVD type of -R (which is supported by 91% of all DVD Players)

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This page was last updated on 10/17/05