RIFTThe glow-up swipe has a simple shape: a plain, honest before, a swipe or cut, and an after that makes people stop. A short line often goes with it, like a self-roast over the before.
What the format looks like
- A before in ordinary light, ordinary clothes, no pose.
- A clean cut, swipe or reveal.
- An after in the same angle and pose, with better hair, outfit or light.
- A line of text, added by the poster.
Why it works
Matching angles make the change legible in one second. The before is relatable and the after is a treat. People watch it for the gap.
How to make one in Rift
- Open Rift and add your before photo or clip.
- Tell Spark the change, such as “new haircut and a smart jacket, same pose”.
- Check the Draft. The price is on the Make button.
- Tap Make. The reveal, up to 15 seconds, is saved to Library.
- Add your joke text in the app you post to.
The full steps are in how to make a glow-up before and after video.
Variations
A messy desk to a tidy one. A dull sofa to a styled room. A dusty car to a clean one. A scruffy dog to a groomed one. To preview a haircut first, see try a new haircut or hair colour on a photo.