Timing is fixed
A midnight countdown can’t be a second off; videos must arrive early for technical rehearsal.
AI Segments for Galas & Countdowns:Countdowns, Interludes, Classic Characters Reimagined
Every gala or countdown show has segments that rest on video: the final countdown, interludes between acts, one creative piece that makes the audience sit up. Timings are fixed, screens are unusual sizes, and everything must sync with the stage, hosts and broadcast feed.
These segments are what we do: countdowns, interludes and openers, or classic animated characters restyled in plush or felt for a new story. Everything is generated to your stage-screen ratios, and we can add greeting and teaser cuts for the venue and the livestream.
ForTV and online platform galasCity and attraction New Year’s Eve eventsBrand and platform holiday livestreamsCorporate galas and award ceremonies
Related 2027 dates and order-by deadlines
See the full 2027 marketing calendarQixi FestivalAug 8 (Sun)
Go live byAug 3
1–2 min film: order byJul 13
15–30 s cut: order byAug 1
Rush production is available; timeline and price are agreed case by case.
01CHALLENGES
Where this kind of video usually gets stuck
Unusual screens
Main, side and floor screens all differ; a standard landscape video gets cropped or stretched.
Needs something new
Audiences watch galas every year; familiar characters doing familiar things no longer stop them.
02WHY AI
How AI solves them
Planned from showtime
We schedule back from the show and tech run, delivering countdowns and interludes first to leave rehearsal time.
Built for each screen
Main, side and ultra-wide screens get content at their real ratios, composed for big screens.
Classic characters, new texture
Beloved characters rendered in plush or felt for a new story—instantly recognizable, still fresh.
One look, many cuts
Greeting and teaser cuts built from the same visuals serve both the venue and online.
03WHAT WE MAKE
What we can make
New Year countdown
A flight through the city’s history and landmarks to midnight, counting the last ten seconds with the crowd.
Openers and interludes
The opening film and interludes that hand off naturally to the next act.
Classic character segment
Licensed characters in a new style performing a holiday story as a standalone act.
Stage visuals for performances
Screen content behind song and dance acts that moves with the music and staging.
04HOW IT WORKS
How it works
Each step comes to you for approval before we move on.
- STEP 01
Send rundown and screen specs
Which segments, how long each runs, screen sizes, and show and tech-run dates.
- STEP 02
Concept and stills
We present segment concepts and key stills; licensed characters are approved with the rights holder.
- STEP 03
Generate, edit, time
We generate and edit, lock countdowns and music to the second, and adjust to the stage flow.
- STEP 04
Deliver and support rehearsal
Venue and broadcast versions are delivered, with fixes turned around quickly after rehearsal.
05CASES
Work we’ve done
Click through for the full film and project review.
Spaces & Events·New Year's Eve 2025–2026
Kuaishou × Shenyang Fangcheng New Year's Eve Gala Countdown Video
The midnight countdown for the Kuaishou × Shenyang Fangcheng New Year gala—flying from a phone screen into the old city—plus greeting and teaser cuts.
See the full case
IP & Short Drama·Aug 2025
Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf: Wolffy and Wolnie's Cross-Dimensional Qixi Date
A segment in CCTV.com’s Qixi AI gala: Big Big Wolf and Red Wolf enter a plush world—we made the AI portion.
See the full case
Culture & Art·Dec 2025
Baidu Baike — Masterpieces Reimagined MV
An AI music video for the 2025 Baidu Baike Knowledge Gala, with famous paintings and artifacts taking turns to rap, screened live.
See the full case06DELIVERABLES
What you get, what you prepare
You’ll receive
- Venue screen versions to spec
- Broadcast and online versions
- Greeting, teaser and other short cuts
- Music and effects timed to the show
- Clean versions and segment files
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
- Can you make our show date?
- Tell us the show and tech-run dates and we plan backwards. A 1–2 minute segment usually reaches first cut in about a week once materials are in, leaving time for tech runs and changes. Rush production is available; timeline and price are agreed case by case.
- Can you use classic animated characters?
- Yes, with the rights holder’s license and approval of the visuals. We produce the restyled segment within those terms.
- Our screen ratio is unusual. Okay?
- Send the actual resolution and ratio and we compose and generate to it—ultra-wide, portrait and irregular screens included.
- Can we order just a countdown?
- Yes. A single countdown or interlude is fine, and greeting or teaser cuts can be added later.
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.
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