Video is a great way to show you care on Father’s Day. It lets you share a lifetime of memories with one thoughtful gift. A video gives you a way to be there with Dad and show that you’re thinking of him, even if you can’t show up in person.
But if you’re not sure where to start with your Father’s Day video, we’re here to help. We’ve put together a list of 15 simple ideas to help you make a creative, heartfelt video for Dad.
Pro tip: Looking for more guidance? Check out our post on creating your own Father’s Day video for a step-by-step guide, as well as color scheme and music ideas.
Idea #1: Thank him for being a great dad
Dads do a lot for us! And what better day than Father’s Day to let him know he’s appreciated? It doesn’t take long to make a video thanking him for all he does. Try out our Father’s Day Greeting template for a simple starting point.
Idea #2: Send a video from the kids
If you’ve got younger children, you can help them create their own video for Dad. They can include photos of themselves with Dad and add text saying why their father is so important to them. Take a look at our Happy Father's Day template for inspiration for the kids’ video.
Idea #3: Celebrating Father’s Day at a distance
If you’re not able to see Dad on Father’s Day, a video can make the distance seem a little bit smaller.
Here's a customer video that we really love. When Sally couldn’t get back to Australia for Father’s Day, she sent her love by creating a beautiful video to share with her dad back home.
Idea #4: Interview the kids
For a sweet video Dad can treasure for years to come, sit down with the kids for a quick interview. Ask them a few questions about their dad and why they love him.
If you’re creating a video for your own father, get on camera and tell Dad exactly what you love about him. Share your favorite memories with your father and let him know what he’s meant to you over the years.
Idea #5: Give him a flashback Father’s Day
Dig into those old family photos and give Dad a video full of fond memories. Share the early days of his marriage, moments with the kids and grandkids, and photos that show how special he is. Include images and video clips that make the past feel alive and add text that tells him what an impact he’s had on your life.
Idea #6: Celebrate your significant other
Show appreciation for how much your own children’s father does. Find images taken throughout your relationship together, or focus on a few important moments together. The video below was created for Mother’s Day, but it’d be easy to adapt it to Dad. Our Birthday Card template is a good place to start for this type of video.
Idea #7: Make a funny Father’s Day video
If your dad’s a bit of a cornball, appeal to his sense of humor! Create a video full of knock-knock jokes, silly rhymes, or punny dad jokes, like the one below.
Looking for a joke so bad it’s good? Our post on Father’s Day quotes has a section on dad jokes and funny Father’s Day quotes that might be right up your alley.
Idea #8: Share a video gift with grandpa
Grandfathers are Dads, too! Let them know that their children and grandchildren love them and are thinking of them this Father's Day. If you can’t celebrate with the grandparents in-person, make sure to include extra pictures of the grandkids he’s surely missing.
Idea #9: Make a video photo album
Give Dad a photo album he can keep on his phone instead of just one or two photos in his wallet. Make it easier for Dad to brag about you by making him a slideshow featuring photos of him and the kids that he can watch whenever and wherever he likes. You can even make it an ongoing project and share a new video album each Father’s Day. Try our Digital Album template for a heartfelt starting point.
Idea #10: Say happy Father’s Day in a Story
If a Dad in your life spends a lot of time checking Instagram or Facebook Stories, send some love on his favorite platform. Give him a shoutout where all your friends and family can see it on social. Even if you make a short video, it’s enough to let him know you are thinking of him and are proud to show your love. Use the ratio tool to make any Animoto template a vertical video with just one click.
Idea #11: Remember Dad with video
Celebrate your father’s legacy. Begin with our In Memoriam template, shown below. Customize with old photos and video clips to honor the memory of your father. Then share with siblings and other family members who may be missing him this Father’s Day, too.
Idea #12: Honor a father figure
Sometimes fathering comes from more than one place. Recognize the step-fathers, siblings, coaches, teachers, and neighbors who’ve been there for you over the years.
Idea #13: Share a quote
If you don’t know what to say, there’s probably someone else who does! Check out our list of Father’s Day quotes to find a funny or heartwarming quotation that’ll work for your video for dad. Then add a Quote block to your video for some extra style.
Idea #14: Give a first-time dad some love
A man’s first Father’s Day is a special event. Honor that important day with a video looking back over your little one’s life so far and the role Dad has played in it. When you combine photos from the first few days of your baby’s life up to the present day, you’ll give him a touching keepsake he’ll never forget.
Idea #15: Celebrate all the dads in your life with one video
Create a quick post that recognizes all the dads you have among your friends and family. Upload all of their photos into your Animoto project, and wish them a happy Father’s Day by tagging them in a post on social media.
Ways to add style to your Father's Day video slideshow
There are lots of ways to add a sense of style and personality to your video. Here are a few ideas that’ll help you elevate your video:
Choose a theme
Themes are sets of colors, fonts, style combos, and filters, curated by our expert video designers. To find one that's just right for dad, select the Design button on the top left of your screen. This is where you’ll find all of our design tools, starting with themes.
Try video filters
Check out the filters underneath the “Video Settings” tab in the “Design Settings” to change up the look of your whole video. Get a retro feel with sepia tones or go sentimental with all black and white. Try them all out to find the look you like best.
Use home video clips
Look for old home videos and include just a few seconds to add movement to your Father’s Day slideshow. A recording of you is much more personal than a title slide introduction, and your video will leave a bigger impact if the final slide Dad sees is your smiling face.
Add a photo burst
Use a series of photos to create a fast-paced series of photos that’ll impress your audience. Check out our post on photo bursts to learn how you can add them to your video.
Have fun with elements
Add elements, or animated stickers, to your video to add a fun, handmade feel. You can underline text, circle your favorite photos, sign off with an xoxo, and so much more. Have fun with it!
More Father's Day video tips
Decide how to tell your story
Not sure how to organize your video? Try thinking chronologically. When you put your photos and video clips in time order, it tells a story. Start from when your father became a dad and bring your video up through the present.
Want to mix things up? Put photos together based around themes—family trips, hobbies, holidays—and use those themes to organize your video.
Choose music dad will love
Change up the song in your video to match your father’s taste in music. Search our song library by genre or mood to find a tune that works for your video. You can also upload a licensed song from your own music library if you have a particular tune you know Dad loves.
Add a voice-over
Surprise Dad with a personal message said in your own voice. With the Professional and Professional Plus plans, you can record, edit, and upload a personalized voice-over that will play over your favorite tunes and help narrate your story. Check out this article on how to use Voice-over in your videos!
Decide on a way to share
There’s more than one way to share your video with Dad. Email your video on Father’s Day, send it via text or social media, or if you’ll see Dad in person, save your video to a USB drive and wrap it! If you’re celebrating over Zoom or Google Meet, you can easily share your screen and play your video for everyone on the call. You can also show your video on a TV with a little planning, so he can enjoy it with the whole family at your Father’s Day party.
Don't forget about marketing
Father’s Day is also a great opportunity to get your product in front of customers! Try out the Order Online for Father's Day template ahead of time so customers can order products in time for Father’s Day. Or, use one of our timeless Product Promotion templates and customize it using the tips above to make a stellar Father’s Day promo video.
Which ideas will you use to create your Father's Day video gift this year? Let us know in the comments!
