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What is the Halloween makeup transition trend and how do you make one?

Updated · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

The Halloween makeup transition trend shows a hand or hood covering a person's face, then a cut to the same person in full Halloween makeup or as a character. Rift makes the reveal shot from your photo, with Spark, Rift's video agent. You join it to your real before clip in your posting app.

Rift makes the “after” half of this transition from your photo: the hand moves away and you are in full makeup or a character. You join it to your real before clip in your posting app.

How the format works

Why it works

The cover hides the cut, so the change feels sudden. It is a strong format for Halloween because the after look can be anything from cute to scary.

Make your own in Rift

  1. Film the before clip yourself, ending on your hand or hood covering your face.
  2. Open Rift and add a clear photo of yourself in the same place and light.
  3. Tell Spark: “Me lowering my hand to reveal full skeleton makeup, same room, same light, a slow look at the camera.”
  4. Check the Draft and tap Make.
  5. Join your before clip and the reveal in your posting app.

Rift makes the reveal shot of up to 15 seconds. Joining clips, text and sound are done in your posting app. For the full guide, see the Halloween makeup after shot.

Ideas for a new take

Keep it fun

Use your own photo or a friend’s with their say, and keep it clear it is made for fun.

Questions people ask

Does Rift make the whole transition?

Rift makes the reveal shot of up to 15 seconds. You film the before clip and join the two in your posting app.

Do I need real makeup?

No. Rift can make the made-up look from your photo.

Can I be a character?

Yes. Describe a vampire, a witch, a skeleton or an original character.

How do I make the cut look smooth?

End your before clip on the covered face and start the reveal in the same pose and light.