RIFT
Get Rift

What is the AI cash fanning trend and how do you make one?

Updated · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

The AI cash fanning trend shows a person spreading a stack of banknotes like a hand of cards and holding it toward the camera, made from a single photo. In Rift, add one clear photo of yourself, tell Spark, Rift's video agent, to give you the stack, check the Draft and tap Make for a video of up to 15 seconds.

One clear photo of you is all this one needs. Tell Spark to give you a fanned stack of notes held toward the camera, then check the Draft and tap Make.

How the format works

Why it works

It is one clear picture with one clear gesture, so it reads in a moment. The humour comes from the gap between the pose and real life, which is why people often make it with a silly prop or a pet.

Make your own in Rift

  1. Open Rift and add one clear photo of yourself, face and hands in view.
  2. Tell Spark: “Me fanning a stack of play money at the camera, a smug look, soft room light.”
  3. Check the Draft and tap Make.
  4. Find the video in your Library and post it.

Rift makes one shot of up to 15 seconds. For the full guide, see cash fanning video from a photo.

Ideas for a new take

Keep it fun

Make it clear the money is a prop, and never use it to mislead anyone. Use your own photo or a friend’s with their say.

Questions people ask

Is the money real?

No. It is a joke prop in a made video, so keep it clear it is for fun.

Can I use a toy money prop?

Yes. Say "play money" and Spark will keep it looking like a prop.

Do I need to film anything?

No. One photo of yourself is enough.

Can a pet do it?

Yes. A cat with a fan of notes is a fun take.