Fun New Year Video Ideas! Easy-to-Make New Year’s Greeting Movie
When sending New Year’s greetings, many people probably want to deliver their message in a different way this year.
Paper postcards are nice, but with video you can convey your feelings through voice, movement, and even music—so it’s sure to resonate more with the recipient! From the classic style of greeting as a family to unique ideas using hand-drawn illustrations or voiceovers, there’s actually a lot of freedom in how you create a New Year’s video.
In this article, we’ll share plenty of ideas for New Year’s videos that anyone can try with ease—and that are sure to make the recipient smile.
This year, why not send a New Year’s greeting that’s uniquely you, in video form?
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Fun New Year Video Ideas! Easy-to-Make New Year’s Greeting Movies (21–30)
AR New Year’s Card
Through a dedicated app on your smartphone, if you hold it over a specified image, a video appears—AR.
Augmented reality is becoming more and more integrated into our daily lives, isn’t it? It can even shine when used for New Year’s cards! Many people may have heard of it but haven’t tried it yet; seeing a still image transform into a video on your phone up close is truly exciting! Why not give it a try?
VTuber
A virtual YouTuber, or VTuber, is someone who posts videos using a computer-generated avatar.
They’ve become extremely popular lately, with many people subscribing to their channels.
The appeal is that you can become any kind of character—your own alter ego or a completely different persona.
This might be a great opportunity for you to debut as a VTuber and connect with lots of people.
Vlog-style movie
How about sending New Year’s greetings in a vlog-style video? This casual, friendly format—like catching up with a friend—is perfect for the occasion.
Each snapshot of everyday life carries warmth, and it’s a special joy to weave your own story to the rhythm of music.
The smiles and glances that come through the screen will leave a deep impression on viewers.
By capturing daily moments from your unique perspective, you can create a memorable New Year’s video.
It’s also appealing how easy it is to share on YouTube or simply send via email or LINE.
A message video created by everyone
In recent years, the idea of filming a video and uploading it to YouTube or similar platforms to share has become quite popular.
You can film it yourself, or it’s great to record it with members of your own communities—friends, colleagues, or family! The recipient will be able to see each person’s face and hear their voices, which could be a wonderful way to start the New Year.
Filming might take a bit of effort, but a nice benefit is that everyone can enjoy the process together.
Countdown live stream
There are many variations of New Year’s greeting videos, like live-action clips, picture-story shows, and animations, but a “countdown live stream” is also a great option! In recent years, various live streaming platforms and formats have become more common.
Being able to connect in real time and offer New Year’s greetings directly used to require meeting in person, but now you can do it online! Whether you usually stream live or not, why not try a New Year’s countdown live stream?
Greeting video
In a world where the internet is so widespread, attitudes toward copyright are important not only for people working at companies but also for the general public.
When creating New Year’s greeting videos like these, you might struggle with gathering materials, but if you use ready-made free assets, you can just send them as is—no problem! Dedicated sites offer plenty of templates, so be sure to look around and explore your options!
stop-motion movie
Stop-motion movies using illustrations or mascot dolls don’t require much space to shoot, so they don’t take much effort either.
By featuring familiar characters or dolls that resemble yourself, you can create videos with even more originality.