Forgettable countdowns
Big numbers from ten to zero look the same everywhere; even in fan videos, no one can tell which event it was.
Countdowns & Gala Interludes:The Last Minute Before Midnight, Counted Together
Two things sink gala screen content: countdowns that all look the same and vanish when the numbers end, and dead air between acts while the host stalls. And the timing is rigid—midnight can’t be a second late.
We turn the countdown into a short journey that links the city, the brand and the venue, and cut interludes to each changeover’s length with long and short versions ready. We can also make a standalone AI segment that plays alongside the other acts.
ForCity and scenic-area New Year eventsGalas hosted by platforms and brandsTV and online gala production teamsCorporate annual parties and award nights
Related 2027 dates and order-by deadlines
See the full 2027 marketing calendarNew Year’s DayJan 1 (Fri)
Go live byDec 28, 2026
1–2 min film: order byDec 7, 2026
15–30 s cut: order byDec 25, 2026
New Year’s EveDec 31 (Fri)
Go live byDec 31
1–2 min film: order byDec 10
15–30 s cut: order byDec 24
Series, dramas, screens: order byNov 5
Rush production is available; timeline and price are agreed case by case.
01CHALLENGES
Where this kind of video usually gets stuck
Dead air at changeovers
Set changes take seconds to minutes, and without the right filler the room goes quiet.
The rundown keeps changing
Acts and timings shift right up to rehearsal, and a locked video can’t keep up.
02WHY AI
How AI solves them
A countdown with a story
From a phone screen into the city, through the streets to the venue, ending with the crowd counting down.
City and brand on screen
Local landmarks, the host’s IP and logo appear naturally in the scenes, not pasted on.
Long and short cuts ready
Interludes come in several lengths, so fast or slow changeovers are covered.
One style, many uses
The countdown’s look carries into the teaser and New Year greeting, for posting before and after.
03WHAT WE MAKE
What we can make
Midnight countdown
About a minute’s journey through the city, ending with the final ten seconds counted down at the venue.
Interludes between acts
Short films for set changes that lead into the next act, with long or short cuts as needed.
AI segment in the show
A standalone AI-made segment, such as classic cartoon characters in a new style telling a new story.
Teasers and New Year greetings
Teasers and greeting clips in the countdown’s style to build buzz online.
04HOW IT WORKS
How it works
Each step comes to you for approval before we move on.
- STEP 01
You send the rundown and screens
Run-of-show, length of each slot, stage screen size, and the landmarks and brand elements to feature.
- STEP 02
We set the style and storyline
We share style frames and boards for the countdown and interludes for your approval.
- STEP 03
We generate and time it
We generate the video, add music and sound, time the countdown to the second and cut interludes in several lengths.
- STEP 04
Lock after rehearsal
We adjust after rehearsal, deliver the show version, then teaser and greeting edits for online.
05CASES
Work we’ve done
Click through for the full film and project review.
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Exploring China Through Idioms: AI Video Support
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See the full case06DELIVERABLES
What you get, what you prepare
You’ll receive
- Show-ready countdown video
- Interludes in several lengths
- Teaser and greeting clips
- Vertical versions for social
- Music, sound effects and cue list
Before we start
- Where it will play: screens, website, WeChat, video channels or live events
- What to say: a few lines, a brochure or existing copy
- What you have: photos, logo, past videos and references
- Launch date and rough length
For process, pricing and revisions, see Process & Pricing.
07FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Will the countdown hit midnight exactly?
- The countdown is timed to the second, with a loopable hold segment so the operator can cut in on real time and hit midnight.
- Can you use our IP character?
- Yes. Send the official design and we keep the character consistent, while adapting the style to your gala’s theme.
- Can you make just one segment?
- Yes. We often work with production teams on just the AI section, while your team handles the rest.
- Is it too close to New Year?
- Message WeChat avx358 with the length and date; we’ll reply with an approach and quote within 1–2 working days and book the slot if it’s doable. Rush production is available; timeline and price are agreed case by case.
Don’t see your need? Message us
Listed here is what we’ve done and what people ask most. For other industries or uses, add us on WeChat and send a one-line brief—we’ll reply with an approach and quote within 1–2 working days.
Page updated 2026-10-24