New Delta Safety Video w/Deltalina Cameo
Nov 2, 2012, 9:19 am
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Nov 2, 2012, 11:48 am
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A home run by Delta. It seems hard to replace Deltalina, but I certainly like both versions of this. Fresh, fun and represents the brand well.
Nov 2, 2012, 1:04 pm
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From what I heard, the two videos will be assigned based on aircraft type. With the videos posted on YouTube, we know the 752 gets Version 1 while the 738 gets Version 2. Does anyone know about other aircraft types?
Nov 2, 2012, 1:35 pm
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Nov 2, 2012, 1:55 pm
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Nov 3, 2012, 8:38 am
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You're not alone. The slow music makes it drag on much longer than it actually is. Hope it's changed up like once a year or so (not realistic).
And yes too bad an accent was viewed as a liability for a 'global' airline. The hospitality of her voice set a nice tone. It's that southern style that is the heart of the service culture. And I speak as a former Northwest flyer - the Delta South influence has raised the tide on that front.
And yes too bad an accent was viewed as a liability for a 'global' airline. The hospitality of her voice set a nice tone. It's that southern style that is the heart of the service culture. And I speak as a former Northwest flyer - the Delta South influence has raised the tide on that front.
I feel as if I am in the minority here. I was not overly impressed with the new videos.
I agree they are too long and drawn out. They could have been more effective in a shorter version.
If you are going for impact, the Air NZ model would be the route to go.. This one comes off a little too cheesy.
I miss the accent... It gives the videos a bit more personality.
I do like the RA intros much better........
Don't get me wrong, it's cute, but it will get old fast.... After the Deltalina video, I was hoping for more.... Her cameo is the best part IMO.
I also echo an earlier post about the lack of catchy music.......
Maybe DL will make a v.3 or 4 that aren't almost identical.
I agree they are too long and drawn out. They could have been more effective in a shorter version.
If you are going for impact, the Air NZ model would be the route to go.. This one comes off a little too cheesy.
I miss the accent... It gives the videos a bit more personality.
I do like the RA intros much better........
Don't get me wrong, it's cute, but it will get old fast.... After the Deltalina video, I was hoping for more.... Her cameo is the best part IMO.
I also echo an earlier post about the lack of catchy music.......
Maybe DL will make a v.3 or 4 that aren't almost identical.
Nov 3, 2012, 8:59 am
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You need to watch some of the Air New Zealand clips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY1du4yFCkI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGc8UXVMNOU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY1du4yFCkI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGc8UXVMNOU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBlRbrB_Gnc
Nov 3, 2012, 10:33 pm
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A few thoughts about both videos:
- Seatbelt girl just made my life on the road more enjoyable.
- The miniature suitcase is hysterical. (It's like they talked to the Zucker brothers.)
- The dude sitting next to the accordion guy is TOTALLY ME!
- Old lady with tea should indeed be holding a martini glass.
- Exit row scene is fantastic.
- I know they'd never do it but I'd give them half my annual salary to have the Penguin on the seat back screens.
- No chainsaw juggling... HA!
One of the best ways to get people to pay attention, is to break up their routine.
- Seatbelt girl just made my life on the road more enjoyable.
- The miniature suitcase is hysterical. (It's like they talked to the Zucker brothers.)
- The dude sitting next to the accordion guy is TOTALLY ME!
- Old lady with tea should indeed be holding a martini glass.
- Exit row scene is fantastic.
- I know they'd never do it but I'd give them half my annual salary to have the Penguin on the seat back screens.
- No chainsaw juggling... HA!
One of the best ways to get people to pay attention, is to break up their routine.
Nov 3, 2012, 11:42 pm
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I'm a bit disappointed with the new videos.
Part of the problem was that the original Deltalina video was pretty much spot on in everything -- Katherine Lee's delivery, soundtrack, just a touch of humor, pacing, use of graphics -- that anything new is almost certainly going to miss the mark. Sure, it needed some updating (the flip phone, the various audio cuts due to wifi being introduced and the NW fleet having different exit lighting), but 4 years later it still holds up.
The new videos are amusing, I admit to having LOL'd a couple of times, but they try too hard to be randomly funny. Add in FAs that don't have the same punch in delivery and a soundtrack that makes me want to pass out, and I'm just not impressed. I also liked the symmetry of the single aisle 757 vs the asymmetry of the double aisle 777, but that's just nitpicking
Part of the problem was that the original Deltalina video was pretty much spot on in everything -- Katherine Lee's delivery, soundtrack, just a touch of humor, pacing, use of graphics -- that anything new is almost certainly going to miss the mark. Sure, it needed some updating (the flip phone, the various audio cuts due to wifi being introduced and the NW fleet having different exit lighting), but 4 years later it still holds up.
The new videos are amusing, I admit to having LOL'd a couple of times, but they try too hard to be randomly funny. Add in FAs that don't have the same punch in delivery and a soundtrack that makes me want to pass out, and I'm just not impressed. I also liked the symmetry of the single aisle 757 vs the asymmetry of the double aisle 777, but that's just nitpicking
Nov 4, 2012, 6:31 am
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I'm a bit disappointed with the new videos.
Part of the problem was that the original Deltalina video was pretty much spot on in everything -- Katherine Lee's delivery, soundtrack, just a touch of humor, pacing, use of graphics -- that anything new is almost certainly going to miss the mark. Sure, it needed some updating (the flip phone, the various audio cuts due to wifi being introduced and the NW fleet having different exit lighting), but 4 years later it still holds up.
The new videos are amusing, I admit to having LOL'd a couple of times, but they try too hard to be randomly funny. Add in FAs that don't have the same punch in delivery and a soundtrack that makes me want to pass out, and I'm just not impressed. I also liked the symmetry of the single aisle 757 vs the asymmetry of the double aisle 777, but that's just nitpicking
Part of the problem was that the original Deltalina video was pretty much spot on in everything -- Katherine Lee's delivery, soundtrack, just a touch of humor, pacing, use of graphics -- that anything new is almost certainly going to miss the mark. Sure, it needed some updating (the flip phone, the various audio cuts due to wifi being introduced and the NW fleet having different exit lighting), but 4 years later it still holds up.
The new videos are amusing, I admit to having LOL'd a couple of times, but they try too hard to be randomly funny. Add in FAs that don't have the same punch in delivery and a soundtrack that makes me want to pass out, and I'm just not impressed. I also liked the symmetry of the single aisle 757 vs the asymmetry of the double aisle 777, but that's just nitpicking
Just to add, they should do the video by aircraft type. It sucks watching a 777 while crammed into a 737 seat
Nov 4, 2012, 7:53 am
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Love the new safety video with cameo by Deltalina and the FA who looks like Psy getting ready to perform "Gangnem Style" with the seat cushion....