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The "lost and found dog" that is in a video for the Dutch airline KLM does not actually do work for the company. The video was advertising a dog who sniffed misplaced objects, and returned the items to their rightful owners. The world loved the adorable dog, but learned on a Wednesday that the dog in the video is not connected with the airline at all. It was only in the ad for marketing purposes.


I think that the situation is disappointing. I say this because many family's, especially children adore this dog, and thought it was really connected to its airline while doing really important work. But then everyone realized that it was only in it for the sake of attracting people to it so the airline could get more customers. This is bad because everyone then found out that the airline is just using this adorable dog to get customers which give the workers more money. Although this puppy is very cute, it is not in the airport for the most appropriate purpose.


We should care about this dilemma because this dog is attracting people to give more money to one airline which for one it is not fair to other airlines, and two, it is a bad way to use and treat such a wonderful animal. I think that even though everyone loved this animal, it was good that the people found out that it was for marketing purposes. I say this because now people will not get attracted to one airline just because of one cute dog. Also, I feel that maybe the airline should get fined or punished somehow for basically bribing people to use their company and give them money.

Hiki No Behind The Scenes

I really enjoy working on my project with my team Lilio, Seth, Russel, Lele, and I. The subject of our news story really effects a lot of people, on the 2014 hurricane season. I think it is a fun, and good way of learning about things while getting other people feedback about the subject. I think that the project has gone very well because my group and I get along very well and they taught me how to use the equipment so that I could help them with the project. Coming late in the year was definitely a little bit challenging, but now that I know how to do all of the work it is turning out to be really good.


When the camera is not rolling, we are discussing and editing our project to make it better. We are usually editing our interviews, and adding B-role into the Hiki No project. We like the B-role to match what the interviewers or voiceovers are saying. We also do a lot of rehearsing, planning, testing of the audio, trying to find good shots for B-role, setting up the camera tripod for good angles, and work as a group to improve our Hiki No.


What I can do to help my team is incourage them to get more footage, and also give them compliments on the work that they have done. This could build their self-esteem, and let them feel good about their work. I can also help out on editing the interviews and adding B-role to them. I think that we have a really good team because we all get along very well, and if we keep that going by being kind and positive, we will exceed in our project.

Lessons Learned

In my opinion, the most interesting part of the project are the live interviews to see how other people feel, and what they know about the subject. I find this very cool because, with the different people, you get different information, different opinions, and different perspectives on the subject.


The biggest roadblock in our project for me so far was probably just figuring what was going on since I came into the class late in the year. This was hard because I was put in a group and was told to do what they were doing so I had no idea what I was supposed to do to help my group with my project. Now I know what to do to help and it is going very well.


I think that the most valuable part of the filmmaking process is that when you are filming something you want to be focused on what you're filming, and that the camera is not shaking or moving around. Also, it is good to block out other sounds like wind if you are filming someone speak so that it is easier to hear the person. Last, if the person talking has a microphone pack, you really don't want the people watching the video to see the mic because it will remind them that it is a cast and they wont feel as connected to the subject in the video.